In basketball why do they score two points when only one is made? I can understand a three pointer because of the greater distance and more skill ....but two points for one score in close...why is this so?
2006-06-08 03:52:51 · 4 answers · asked by mick cas 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
good question...i think two is a good number though because it isn't too high but it isn't too low.
2006-06-08 04:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by katers 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why is it 6 points for a touchdown in Football? Why is it 3 points for a field goal in Football? Its 2 points in basketball because you are defended, one point for the free throw because its free.
2006-06-08 12:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a free throw is worth 1 point. What about in tennis where a point is worth 15? lol
2006-06-08 10:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ajescent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because if it were a point for every shot made then a free throw would give a team only half a point and that would make a scorekeeper's job very frustrating
2006-06-08 11:49:05 · answer #4 · answered by wakoko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋