Question

Differentiate between the 6 m Goal Area Line and 9 m free throw line.

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	6 m Goal Area Line	9 m Free-Throw Line
Distance from the goal	It is 6 m from the goal line.	It is 9 m from the goal line, or 3 m outside the goal-area line.
Shape	It consists of a straight section in front of the goal joined to two quarter-circles.	It is a broken, dashed line.
Main purpose	It marks the goal area, which is reserved for the goalkeeper.	It marks the usual boundary from which certain free-throws are taken when a foul occurs near the goal area.
Player restriction	Court players may not enter or stand in the goal area to gain an advantage; the goalkeeper is allowed there.	Players may move across this line during play, but the relevant free-throw is taken from the nearest point outside it.
Line marking	It is the boundary of the goal area.	Its segments and the spaces between them each measure 15 cm.