1. What is Shooting Percentage?

Shooting percentage (Shoot%) is a basketball statistic that measures a player's shooting efficiency by calculating the percentage of shots made out of shots attempted.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the shooting percentage formula:

Where:

• \( made \) — Number of successful shots
• \( attempted \) — Total number of shots attempted

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

3. Importance of Shooting Percentage

Details: Shooting percentage is a key metric for evaluating player performance. Higher percentages indicate more efficient shooters who contribute more points per possession.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of shots made and attempted. Both values must be positive numbers, and attempted shots must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a good shooting percentage in basketball?
A: In the NBA, 45-50% is good for field goals, 35-40% for three-pointers, and 75-80% for free throws.

Q2: How does shooting percentage differ from true shooting percentage?
A: True shooting percentage accounts for 2-pointers, 3-pointers, and free throws, while regular shooting percentage doesn't distinguish between them.

Q3: Can shooting percentage be over 100%?
A: No, since you can't make more shots than you attempt, the maximum is 100%.

Q4: Why track shooting percentage?
A: It helps players identify strengths/weaknesses, coaches make lineup decisions, and teams evaluate player efficiency.

Q5: How can I improve my shooting percentage?
A: Practice proper form, take higher percentage shots, improve shot selection, and work on conditioning for consistency.