foul line
A 'foul line' is a critical boundary in various sports, defining specific areas or actions that must be adhered to during play.
Definition
B2Basketball
(technical, sport-specific)The line from which free throws are taken, positioned 15 feet from the backboard.
Example
- He stood at the foul line, ready to take his free throw.
B2Baseball
(technical, sport-specific)One of the two lines extending from home plate through first and third bases to the outfield, marking fair and foul territory.
Example
- The ball landed just outside the foul line, making it a foul ball.
B2Bowling
(technical, sport-specific)The line a player must not cross when delivering the ball, located at the start of the lane.
Example
- She carefully avoided stepping over the foul line while bowling.
B2Athletics
(technical, sport-specific)A line before which a long jumper must take off without any part of the foot touching the line.
Example
- He jumped just before the foul line, ensuring his attempt was valid.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "foul line":
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