free throw lane
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They have painted the No. 6 in the free throw lane.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2022
He had a smooth, easy jump shot with a quick release and was especially known for using the backboard for bank shots from either side of the free throw lane.
From Washington Post • Jan. 1, 2022
The league also had a 30-second shooting clock and a wider free throw lane, 18 feet instead of the standard 12.
From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2020
Back in 1964, the free throw lane was widened a second time, from 12 to 16 feet because Chamberlain would throw the ball up toward the basket, jump toward the rim, and dunk the ball.
From Fox News • Jun. 15, 2020
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
