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Frontcourt vs. Backcourt — What's the Difference?

Frontcourt vs. Backcourt — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Frontcourt and Backcourt

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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.
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Backcourt

The half of the court that a team defends.

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.

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