What criteria determine what counts as a field goal in basketball?

Answer 1

In Basketball, a field goal is scored when a player shoots the ball into the opponent's hoop and it goes through the net. The shot must be taken from outside the three-point line or within the key (painted area near the hoop) for it to count as a field goal. The criteria for a field goal include the shot being made within the designated areas and the ball going through the net without being interfered with by the opposing team.