Last Updated on: 10th July 2023, 05:18 pm
In basketball, a three-point play is a scoring play in which a player is fouled while making a field goal attempt from beyond the three-point line and successfully makes the shot. The player is then awarded one free throw attempt, which, if made, adds an additional point to the three points already scored on the field goal.
A three-point play is a valuable scoring opportunity, as it can result in a four-point play if the player makes the free throw attempt. This can be a momentum-shifting play in a game, as it not only adds points to the scoreboard but can also lead to foul trouble for the opposing team.
It’s worth noting that a three-point play can also refer to a scoring play in which a player is fouled while making a field goal attempt inside the three-point line and successfully makes the shot, and is then awarded one free throw attempt. However, this type of three-point play is less common than the one described above.
