Alright, so the other day, I was watching a basketball game with my buddy, and he kept talking about “FGs.” I was like, “What’s an FG?” He looked at me like I was from another planet. So, I figured I better learn what this whole “FG” thing is about, right? It is embarrassing.
I hit up the internet and started digging. Turns out, FG stands for “field goal.” Who knew? Anyway, I found out that a field goal is basically any shot you make during the game that isn’t a free throw. It can be a close-up shot near the basket or one of those fancy three-pointers from way out.
Here’s the breakdown of what I learned:
- Field Goal (FG): Any shot made during regular play.
- Two-pointers: These are the shots you make from inside the three-point line. You know, the closer ones.
- Three-pointers: These are the long-range shots from beyond the three-point line. They’re worth more, obviously.
So, I watched a bunch of game clips and paid attention to when they called out “field goal.” I started to see the pattern. If a player took a shot, no matter how far, and it went in, that was a field goal. It seemed simple enough. But what about those three-point shots? Do they count? Yes. they do! The three-point field goals are included in the general field goal percentage.
But, I wanted to be sure, so I joined some online basketball forums. I asked around, and the folks there confirmed it all. They even explained that while three-point field goal percentages are often talked about separately, they’re still part of the overall field goal stats.
Now, after all this, I feel like I’ve cracked the code. Next time I’m watching a game, I won’t be the clueless guy anymore. I can even drop some knowledge on my friends about field goals. It’s pretty cool how much you can learn just by being curious about something. And it all started with that one question: “What’s an FG?” Now I know, and I won’t be confused when watching the game the next time.
Field Goal Attempts
I also looked into what counts as a field goal attempt. Basically, anytime a player tries to make a basket during the game, it’s an attempt. I watched a few more games to see this in action. Players dribbling, passing, and shooting – it all made more sense. Each time they shot the ball, it was an attempt. And if it went in, it was a successful field goal. And I have tried to shoot the ball on the court and counted how many times I made it. Not bad, 10 attempts, 4 in, 40%.
So there you have it. My journey to understanding what a field goal is in basketball. It wasn’t too complicated, but it definitely made watching the game a lot more enjoyable. Hope this helps you understand it too!
