It would, indeed. That's where you jumped. When players shoot, they frequently land up within the three-point line, yet it still counts as a three. This is called a "three-pointer" because it can be made from any spot within that area. A layup is defined as coming from between the legs of the player taking the shot. A 3 point line is located at the top of the key; it is usually marked by a vertical red line. To score a layup, a player must either jump or fall with their body in that direction. If a player doesn't make the jump, then it is a foul and can lead to free throws or another shot for the opposing team. The NBA began allowing three-pointers in 1979. Before then, there was only one type of field goal: two-points-or-less shots. To this day, most games include some form of three-pointer during timeouts, when a team can substitute one player out. But originally, only men were allowed to play basketball, so all of these shots were really dunks or slamdunks! In fact, before 1979, there was no such thing as an official dunk! The first dunk recorded in NBA history took place on April 1, 1979.