The Structured Basketball Court

A systematic universal way to discuss areas of the court regardless of the level of competition.

As a coach have you ever drew a play up and players line up on the wrong side of the court?

As a player have you ever wondered which side of the court the coach is referring to?

The “Structured Basketball Court” gives the basketball community a universal simple system that allows players and coaches to communicate effectively when discussing locations on the court. Post moves and layups fall under the Red Zone, which are locations 1, 2, and 3. The midrange has been broken down into two ranges. The Pack Line separates the 10s and 20s range, which describes the midrange. The 30s breaks down the three point range. Using a numerical system allows for individuals to differentiate between the left, middle and right sides of the court. The even numbers describe the right hand side of the court. The odd numbers describe the left hand side of the court and the 0s describe the middle of the court. The Structured Basketball Court is offensive and defensive resources that will help you better understand your strengths and weaknesses on the court.

The Structured Basketball Court can be used on any level.

Definitions of Basketball Court Locations
Location 1-3:

• Finishing Area (aka Red Zone/Penalty Box)
  • Layups
    • Known as the Red Zone since this where the offense wants to take the majority of their shots. This is also the area where good defenses keep the ball out of the paint. Any time a shot is taken in this location, the team must earn points and or earn a trip to the foul line.
    • It can also be called the penalty box because it a penalty to the defending team if layups are made. However it is a penalty to the offensive team if a team regularly misses layups.

Location 10s:

• The $ Zone - 18 ft. (NBA) and 17 ft. (all other levels) to the second hash of the FT line.
  • Any shot taken after taking 2 long steps from outside the 3 pt. line
  • Known as part of the Red Zone because this is where offensive players will have to be efficient if there is a big man protecting the paint.
  • It is referred to the Money Zone because if the offense can consistently score in this area, they will be difficult to beat against the teams who can protect the Red Zone.

Location 20s:

• Midrange - 3 Point line to the to the hash if the Pack Line is not being used. If the Pack Line is being used it would be to the Pack Line.
  • Any shot taken after taking a step OR a step and a half inside the 3 pt. line.
  • 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28 and 29 can be used to describe locations on the court.
    • Example: “I need you to stop settling for the 36. Drive and if the defense collapse and make it a 26 or 16 shot.”
    • Most important spot to master especially with 1 dribble pull up from the 3 pt. line.

Location 30s:

• 3 Point Range
  • Allows a team to shoot less but score more.
    • 34 and 35 are circled because this is the number to combine the two particular locations. 34 combines 36 and 38. 35 combines 37 and 39.

Location 40s:

• Outside the normal 3 point shooting range - 30 Ft away from the rim
  • Last second shots

Location 50s:

• Anything over half court
  • Last second shots

To download the Structured Basketball Court documents for all levels click on the link below.  Take a look at the LFT: Relentless Shooting Assessment which records and assess all the shots taken during practices, games, and workouts.  Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts.
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