👉 Downcourt, also known as a down court or a 3-point line, is an area on a basketball court that is used primarily for shooting three-pointers. This area typically has a low wall of grass or dirt to create a barrier between the shooter and the basket. The term "downcourt" can refer to both the space where the shooter shoots from and also to the position of the shooter relative to the basket, as in when the ball is passed down the court from one player to
