1. What Is Shooting Percentage?

Shooting percentage (FG%) is a basketball statistic that measures the percentage of field goal attempts that a player or team makes. It's a key metric for evaluating shooting efficiency.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the shooting percentage formula:

Where:

• \( FGM \) — Field goals made (successful shots)
• \( FGA \) — Field goal attempts (total shots taken)

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of attempted shots were successful.

3. Importance Of Shooting Percentage

Details: Shooting percentage is crucial for evaluating player performance, team efficiency, and making strategic decisions about shot selection and player roles.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of successful shots (FGM) and total shots attempted (FGA). FGA must be greater than 0, and FGM cannot exceed FGA.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good shooting percentage in basketball?
A: In the NBA, 45-50% is generally good for field goal percentage. For three-pointers, 35-40% is considered good.

Q2: How is this different from three-point percentage?
A: Three-point percentage only counts shots taken from beyond the three-point line, while FG% includes all field goal attempts.

Q3: Why is shooting percentage important?
A: It helps evaluate a player's efficiency and shot selection, showing how often they convert attempts into points.

Q4: What factors affect shooting percentage?
A: Shot selection, defensive pressure, player skill, fatigue, and game situation all influence shooting percentage.

Q5: How can players improve their shooting percentage?
A: Through practice, better shot selection, improving shooting form, and taking higher percentage shots.