Field Goal

field goal

Definition

Basketball

1. A field goal in basketball is worth two points and is any basket that is made from inside the three-point line. A field goal can either be made by doing a jump shot, layup or dunk.

Football

1. This refers to when the offensive team lines up along the line of scrimmage with their place kicking unit and kicks the ball through the goal posts in the opposition’s end zone. A field goal in football is worth three points.

Examples

1. And with that field goal, the point guard finally gets his first two points of the game.

2. With the score at 10-7, the kicker needs to make this field goal to tie the game and send it into overtime.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Football
2. Basketball

Abbreviated As:

1. FG