Frontcourt vs. Backcourt — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Frontcourt and Backcourt
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Definitions
Frontcourt➦
The half of the court having the basket at which the offensive team shoots.
Backcourt➦
The part of a court between the service line and the baseline in tennis and other net games.
Frontcourt➦
The forwards and center on a team. Also called frontline.
Backcourt➦
The part of the playing area farthest from the goal or target wall in certain court games, such as handball.
Frontcourt➦
(basketball) The half of the court where a team's offensive basket is located
Kelly passes to Mahoney in the frontcourt.
Backcourt➦
The half of the court that a team defends.
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Frontcourt➦
(basketball) The center and forwards of a team
The team's frontcourt has not been performing this season.
Backcourt➦
The portion of the frontcourt farthest from the basket.
Backcourt➦
The guards on a team.
Backcourt➦
A courtyard behind a housing block or tenement building.
Backcourt➦
(basketball) A team's defensive half of the court; the part of the court where the other team's basket is located, or the guards playing in that area.