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Basketball 
Bercy Arena

OBJECTIVE
Two teams of five players try to score points by shooting ball into opposition’s basket – switching between offence and defence
        
Elevated basket Hoop height 3.05m

Game duration: 4 x 10-min periods (5min overtime periods if scores level) 

Free throw line: Up to three throws awarded for fouls

Ball diameter:  24.8cm (29.5in)

15m
28m
3-point arc
1 Point guard
2 Shooting guard
3 Small forward
4 Power forward
5 Center

Shot clock: Team must attempt shot within 24 seconds 

SCORING
Every shot from inside arc awarded 2pts
Shots from behind arc: 3pts 
Successful free throw: 1pt

ANATOMY OF 3-POINTER
Quick gather: Compact body shape with elbows tucked enables better control and accuracy

Release point: Shooting during jump makes shot harder to block
  
High arc: Improves angle of ball’s flight towards hoop – effectively making target bigger – while backspin helps fall into basket


                             
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Sources: IOC, FIBA © GRAPHIC NEWS