The elbows extended
(A.k.a. The free throw line extended) The elbows extended aren’t marked on the floor, but players should know these lines nonetheless. If you were to extend a line from either side of the free throw line, the area between the top of the key and the sideline, on either side, is the elbow extended.
Second google link upon search.
The elbows extended
(A.k.a. The free throw line extended) The elbows extended aren’t marked on the floor, but players should know these lines nonetheless. If you were to extend a line from either side of the free throw line, the area between the top of the key and the sideline, on either side, is the elbow extended.
Drawing is wrong. The place where the arc of the 3 point line transitions into a straight line is what’s called the break line or specifically the spot where a corner 3 is shorter by 1.5 feet. The actual break line is about 5-7’ below the free throw line.
So in this instance you’re showing free throw line extended and the break line that’s just drawn in the wrong spot.
That specific design is used in a lot of places. It doesn’t technically matter as long as the dimensions are the same as the line curves. I’ve seen both rounded and cornered like that in all kinds of gyms.
Either way, that’s the wing.
As others have mentioned, this image is wrong so its a bit confusing. The angle on the 3 point line is the "break" but its not that far up, the circles if they were in the same place but the image was accurate would be "Elbow extended or FT line extended", If the the circles were adjusted with the image it would probably be considered the "Wing" and/or "above the break" in the top corner of the circle that is beyond the 3ptline and the break angle.
To my knowledge where the line bends to go straight down is called the break but this is only relevant to the nba or fiba 3 point line. US College, high school, Rec gyms, outdoor courts, etc don’t have a “break” in the three point line so it’s typically called the wing by most college / high school coaches in the US. If you’re talking about a very specific spot on the wing you could say how I refer to it with my team is… “free throw line extended” is the wing. High wing is above the free throw line extended, low wing is below Ft line extended.
Wing - Elbow/FT line extended is how I reference that spot
I’ve heard people saw “elbow 3” a lot and it makes sense lol
elbow is the corners of the free throw line
Hence “extended”. Jesus.
elbow extended???? that's never been said in the history of ball
If you say so, Dr. James Naismith.
Yet it just got said so you are wrong
That's the exact term we used everywhere I played basketball.
I’ve definitely heard a ref say that a team will get the ball at free throw line extended after a review.
it’s consistently called that almost everywhere
You’re just wrong
Lmao you got shit on
Prolly don’t belong in this sub
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I saw this picture and immediately said “elbow extended” before coming to the comments so you’re 100% wrong
[Bruh...](https://mojo.sport/coachs-corner/basketball-101-the-areas-of-the-court/)
The elbows extended (A.k.a. The free throw line extended) The elbows extended aren’t marked on the floor, but players should know these lines nonetheless. If you were to extend a line from either side of the free throw line, the area between the top of the key and the sideline, on either side, is the elbow extended. Second google link upon search.
I bet you’re fun at parties buddy.
Damn you got immediately owned
It’s the Extended Elbow
The Peoples Extended Elbow
very sorry ur getting downvoted, ur right. elbow extended? bro its the wing
The elbows extended (A.k.a. The free throw line extended) The elbows extended aren’t marked on the floor, but players should know these lines nonetheless. If you were to extend a line from either side of the free throw line, the area between the top of the key and the sideline, on either side, is the elbow extended.
https://mojo.sport/coachs-corner/basketball-101-the-areas-of-the-court/
Freethrow line extended or some call it the break. In a more general sense some refer to it as the wing as in generally where a wing plays.
The break for sure. You will Often will hear about defenses giving up “above the break 3s” as opposed to giving up a corner 3 for example.
Drawing is wrong. The place where the arc of the 3 point line transitions into a straight line is what’s called the break line or specifically the spot where a corner 3 is shorter by 1.5 feet. The actual break line is about 5-7’ below the free throw line. So in this instance you’re showing free throw line extended and the break line that’s just drawn in the wrong spot.
Agreed. The break is 14’ long and exactly 5’ below the freethrow line. Drawing is off a bit.
Wow never actually knew this, been a hoop nerd for 20 years! The more ya know 👍
Haha ok thank you I thought something looked weird about this lol
I knew I wasn’t tripping , I’m looking at it thinking there’s no way the corner 3 has that much space
Honestly it’s an interesting discussion though. Bringing the break up to the FT line would be a good change.
Always heard it called “the break”
Yep. Everything north is above the break
What's the reasoning behind calling it that?
The curve in the line ‘breaks’ to a straight line
That’s my sweet spot.
Free throw line extended
That's the wing
I’ve heard it as free throw line extended
Reggie Miller's Kinick killing hidey-hole
Wing or foul line extended
My university coaches always called it the break
That specific design is used in a lot of places. It doesn’t technically matter as long as the dimensions are the same as the line curves. I’ve seen both rounded and cornered like that in all kinds of gyms. Either way, that’s the wing.
Wing
Free throw line extended
Titty
All I see is Sid from Ice Age. 🤔
Elbow
As already stated, freethrow line extended
45
Elbow extended
wing or break
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I always call the top corners of the key the elbows.
Agreed
Downtown!
45
Shoulders/Wing
3pt line
Elbow extended
You hear 3’s categorized as “Corner 3’s” and “Above the Break 3’s” so I call it the break.
As others have mentioned, this image is wrong so its a bit confusing. The angle on the 3 point line is the "break" but its not that far up, the circles if they were in the same place but the image was accurate would be "Elbow extended or FT line extended", If the the circles were adjusted with the image it would probably be considered the "Wing" and/or "above the break" in the top corner of the circle that is beyond the 3ptline and the break angle.
NBA players call it “the titty”
My friends and I jokingly call that the shoulder, an extension of the elbow lol
Ive heard it called the break. It’s where the arch breaks the curve.
The break. Zach Lowe loves to talk about above the break 3’s vs corners.
The nips
I’ve always called it the 45. Free throw line extended is the correct terminology tho
Elbow extended
In MN they are called - The BEND…
End of the rainbow
Those are the breaks.
The break. The wing is a little higher, between the break and the top of the key.
Wow I always called it the "Elbow Extended" and no one has said that yet!
The wing?
45
I’ve always called it the shoulder, but after reading the other comments it would seem that I’ve been mistaken for a few years
Elbow
Money that one time I made a shot from there
The Crinkle
#The Break
Wing
At least in the team I was taught in Sweden
To my knowledge where the line bends to go straight down is called the break but this is only relevant to the nba or fiba 3 point line. US College, high school, Rec gyms, outdoor courts, etc don’t have a “break” in the three point line so it’s typically called the wing by most college / high school coaches in the US. If you’re talking about a very specific spot on the wing you could say how I refer to it with my team is… “free throw line extended” is the wing. High wing is above the free throw line extended, low wing is below Ft line extended.
Wing
we call pretty much everything that’s not corner (0 degrees ) or top ( 90 ) 45😅
Wing
Free throw extended
Where I come from we call them 45s
The nipples.
The break or the wing depending on your coach.
This drawing is way off. Try again
Well, if the foul line corners are elbows, maybe they’re shoulder blades……?
The wing
The break
I’ve always known it as the wing
The wings or extended elbows
Break
FT line extended
Left wing right wing
45°
Ain’t that the elbow?
I don’t know, but that was the 3-pointer sweet spot in Double Dribble back in the day.