Four-point field goal
A four-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game made from a part of the court designated for a four-point shot, the designated area is typically farther from the basket than the three-point arc. A successful attempt is worth four points, in contrast to the three points awarded for a shot beyond the three point line, two points awarded for field goals made within the three-point line and the one point for each made free throw.
The four-pointer was introduced in competition by the Harlem Globetrotters. The BIG3 basketball league is the only current professional league that uses the four-point field goal. In BIG3, there are three distinct circles beyond the three-point arc designated as a four-point field goal area. A four-point field goal is attempted when a player shoots with any part of the player's body touching any part of the four-point circle.Footnotes
