In basketball, each team has a goal (or hoop) at their end of the court. The goals are elevated 10 feet off the ground and consist of a circular rim and a net. There are two main components related to the goals:
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Scoring: A team scores points by shooting the basketball through the opponent's goal. Different types of shots yield different point values:
- A field goal scored from within the three-point line is worth 2 points.
- A field goal scored from beyond the three-point line is worth 3 points.
- Free throws, awarded after certain fouls, are worth 1 point each.
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Defense: Teams also focus on preventing their opponents from scoring by defending their goal. This involves strategies such as blocking shots, stealing the ball, and contesting shots to make them less likely to go in.
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