free throw lane

They have painted the No. 6 in the free throw lane.

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.

The league also had a 30-second shooting clock and a wider free throw lane, 18 feet instead of the standard 12.

The free throw lane at McDonough Arena was not a place for the faint of heart Sunday evening.

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.