top of key
Three-point line center
The top of the key is the area of a basketball court at the outer edge of the free-throw circle, farthest from the basket.
It marks the curved boundary where the key (the painted rectangular lane) meets the three-point arc.
Players often initiate plays or take jump shots from this spot: She drained a three from the top of the key.
- three-pointWorth extra from distance
- arcCurved line segment
- catch and shootShooting immediately upon receiving
- foul lineBoundary marking violations
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
perimeter · free throw · lane · jumper · step back · midrange · court · dribble · ball handler · pick and roll · screen · shooter · hoop · swish · shot clock · pull-up · fadeaway · point guard
court location relative to basket
top of keylow post
Area near the basket
paint · baseline · block · rim · restricted area
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