field goal
1 of 1nouna scoring play where a team attempts to kick the football through the opponent's goalposts
A field goal in football is when the team tries to score by kicking the ball through the other team's goalposts. This is done during the game when the team is not close enough to score a touchdown but is still in a position to kick the ball. The ball is kicked from the field, and if it goes through the goalposts, the team gets three points. Field goals are often attempted when it is the team’s best option, especially if they are on their last try to move the ball forward on fourth down.
- The kicker made a 40-yard field goal to tie the game.
- They attempted a field goal on fourth down but missed.
- The field goal attempt was blocked by the defense.
- The team celebrated after a successful field goal in overtime.
- They needed a field goal to win the game in the final seconds.
a successful scoring shot made during regular play, excluding free throws
A field goal in basketball is any basket made during regular play, except for free throws. It can be worth two or three points, depending on where the player is on the court when they make the shot. A field goal is made by shooting the ball into the basket from anywhere on the court, and it is the most common way to score in a game. The goal is to make as many field goals as possible to outscore the opposing team.
- The player's accuracy in field goals contributed significantly to their win.
- He made a spectacular field goal from beyond the three-point line.
- The team's strategy revolves around high-percentage field goals close to the basket.
- She missed the field goal attempt, but her teammate got the rebound.
- He drove to the hoop and made a contested field goal with a layup.