how-basketball-is-scored

How basketball is scored

The scoring rules for basketball are primarily based on the location and type of shot taken to determine the score as follows:

Two-point shots: 2 points are scored when a shot is made from the area inside the three-point line. This is the most common type of scoring in basketball and includes layups, dunks, jump shots and hook shots.

Three-pointer: 3 points for a shot taken from an area other than the three-point line. Three-point shots are shot from a long distance and require players to have high shooting skills and good mental qualities. It should be noted that either foot must not be on the three-point line when shooting a three-point shot, otherwise it will be counted as a two-point shot.

Free throw scoring: When an opposing player commits a foul, the referee will award a free throw. When free throws are made, the player stands at the free throw line, unguarded, and each free throw made is counted as one point. The number and type of free throws are based on the foul; generally, three free throws are awarded for fouls committed beyond the three-point line and two for fouls committed inside the three-point line; in special cases, such as technical fouls or malicious fouls, one free throw may be awarded.

In addition, there are some rules for scoring in special situations:

If a player of the team unintentionally makes the ball go into the team's basket, then it counts as two points for the opposing team's field captain, a situation known as an oopsie. At the end of the game, if both teams have the same number of points, an extended game will be played for 5 minutes each time until a winner is decided.

To summarize, the scoring rules in basketball are based on the location and type of shot, as well as free throws and special circumstances to determine the score. Players need to use these rules flexibly in the game for more scoring opportunities.

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