Four-point field goal

A four-point shot (also called a four-pointer) is a shot 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 shots 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.[1] The BIG3 basketball league is the only current professional league that uses the four-point field goal.[2] In BIG3, there are three distinct circles beyond the three-point arc designated as a four-point shot area. A four-point shot is attempted when a player shoots with any part of the player's body touching any part of the four-point circle. [3]