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In sport goals may refer to an incident of scoring, or the physical structure or space where the attacking team must send the ball or puck in order for them to earn points. The construction of a goal can differ between sports, and the goal is situated close to each end of the playing field to enable each team to defend. For many sports, a goal structure typically consists of two posts that are vertical, known as goal posts, that support a horizontal crossbar. A goal line positioned across the surface of play between goal posts demarcates the goal area. This is why the aim is to move the puck or ball to the post between them, beneath or over the crossbar (depending on the game) and across that goal line. Different sports might have different kinds of structures, or areas in which the puck or ball must pass through, such as the basketball hoops.

In several sports, sending the puck or ball to the opponent's goal structure or zone is the sole method of scoring. The score is determined by the total amount of goals achieved by each team. For other games, a goal might be one of many scoring methods, and thus may be worth the same amount of points than other sports.

Methods of scoring

In certain sports, goal is the only way to score. In these games the final score is interpreted as the number of goals scored by the team and the winning team is the team that accumulated more during the time frame specified.

Other sports have different rules, scoring goals is not the sole method to score. In these sports, the goal is worth the same amount of points however there are different methods of scoring which may be equivalent to more or less points. In these sports, the score is expressed as the total amount of points that each team has earned. The game of Australian rules football the score is expressed by listing the amount that each player's “goals” and “behinds” and then the total number of points.

Structure

The shape of a goal is different between different sports. It is usually an uniform structure placed at either one of the fields. It is typically made up of two vertical posts, called Goal posts (or uprights) supported by a horizontal crossbar. A goal line marked on the playing surface between the posts that define the goal space.

In certain games like hockey or association football where the goal is to transfer the ball between posts that are below the crossbar. In others, such as those based around rugby, the ball has to pass over rather than over the crossbar. In Gaelic football and hurling where the goalposts are similar to the ones used in rugby, the ball may be kicked either under the crossbar to achieve a goal or even over the crossbar in between the posts for a point. For Australian rules football, there is no crossbar but four uprights instead. In basketball, netball or korfball, the goals are shaped as rings. The structure is usually coupled by an additional net which slows or stops the ball once it is scored. In netball, a single post at each end of the court holds the horizontal hoop which the ball has to pass through. In basketball, the hoop as well as net used for scoring can be supported on the post or on a mechanism at each end, or on structures attached straight to walls.

Goal sports

Association football

In football association The goal is the sole way to score. It is also used to describe the scoring structure. An attempt at goal is known as”shot” or “shot”. To score a goal, the ball must pass completely over the goal line between the goal posts and the crossbar. Furthermore, no rules may be violated on the field (such as hitting the ball with the arm or hand). Also, look up offside.

The goal frame is defined as a frame 24 feet (7.32 meters) wide by 8 feet (2.44 m) tall. In the majority of organized levels of play , a net is positioned to the frame behind it to catch the ball and indicate that the goal was achieved, however it is not required by the Laws of the Game do not specify the use of nets, but only demand that any net used not impair the goalkeeper.

Bandy

In the game of bandy, which shares much of its structure from association football, there is only method of scoring is by scoring the goal. The term “goal” is also used to define the score structure. If neither team has scored in a match, or if both teams have scored the same number of goals, the result is the possibility of a draw. If the decision is not made by the Bandy Playing Rules set up by the Federation of International Bandy, an approved goal can be made after the ball has been played in an appropriate manner and the whole ball has passed the inner limits of the boundary between and between the goal posts as well as the cross-bar. The definition is in Section 9 of the Rules. Goals can be scored directly from a stroke-off, penalty-shot, a free-stroke, a face-off or a corner stroke. In the middle of each short-line the bandy field is a 3.5 meters (11 feet) long and 2.1 meters (6 ft 11 in) tall goal-cage which is controlled by size, form, material and other properties in Section 1.4 in the Bandy Playing Rules.

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The cage is equipped with nets to stop the ball after it crosses the goal line. The cage should be an approved design. The goal's front cage is a half-circular penalty area that has a 17 m (56 feet) radius. A penalty spot is located 12 meters (39 ft) in front of the goal and there are two free-stroke areas at the line of the penalty area, each surrounded by five-meter (16 ft) circle.

Field Hockey

The goal's structure in field hockey is 3.66 metres (12.0 ft) wide and 2.14 metres (7.0 feet) tall. Like association football, a goal is scored when the ball is entirely over the goal line between the crossbar and between goal posts. Nets are required to hold the ball in. Goals are only achieved if the ball is shot with a semicircle 14.63 meters (48.0 feet) away from the goal.

Handball

Handball goal is made when the ball is thrown completely above the target line below the crossbar and behind the goal posts. The goal structure of handball for teams is 2 metres high and 3 meters wide. A net is needed to catch the ball.

Ice Hockey

In hockey it is required that the puck be placed completely over the goal line between posts and below the bar, either off of the stick of the offensive player or off any part of the body of a defensive player. The puck can't be batted, kicked, or tossing into the goal however, a goal can be awarded if the puck is inadvertently deflected off the skate or body and into the goal.tation is required. Goal structures are that is 4 feet (1.2 m) tall and 6 feet (1.8 meters) wide, with a net that is attached. In all levels of play the goal structure is connected to the ice surface with flexible pegs that break away for safety when the goal is hit by a player. The goal is positioned within the playing surface, and players may play with the puck behind the goal.

Lacrosse

Goals scored in Lacrosse are when the ball travels completely over that goalline. Goals are disallowed when there is a violation by the offensive team. Lacrosse's goal is 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 6 feet (1.8 meters) wide and a net is used to stop the ball from returning to the play field. Goals for lacrosse are not placed in the final boundary line as the game is played almost always just behind it.

Australian rules football

It is a fact that in Australian rules football, a goal is scored when the ball has been kicked by an attacking player entirely between the two high goal posts. In order to be awarded a goal the ball must not contact or pass over the goal postor any player on any part of the body other than the lower or foot leg of an attacking player. In these situations the score is below (1 point). The ball could be punted, drop kicked, or kicked away from the field (soccered). The ball can cross the goal line at any point from the ground up , and bounce prior to getting to the finish line. Goals earn six points, and is the purpose to be achieved. The score of one point is used as an option to break a tie. The behind, which is worth one point; is awarded if the ball passes between the point posts or is not given a goal based on the above regulations when passing through the goal posts. The goal structure consists of two posts which are at six metres or more in height and spaced 6.4 metres apart. There is no crossbar , and there is no net.

Basketball

The goal of basketball is to score with the help of shooting (i.e., tossing) the ball at an area that is officially referred to as the basket. The score is achieved when the ball has passed entirely through the basket ring from above; however the number of points scored with each basket depends on where in the basketball court it was shot from, and a team doesn't necessarily have for the highest number of baskets in order to win. Basketball scores are measured as total points.

A basket shot during normal play is referred to as field goal. It is worth two points if it is shot from within or on the three-point line. It is worth three points if it is shot beyond the line of three points. The distance of the three-point line from the basket varies according to the levels. Points are also given to the shooting team if the defensive team commits goal-keeping or basket interference while the ball is flying towards the basket or directly over it.

Basketball teams can also score by free throws, which earn 1 point for each. Free throws are granted to a team when an opponent commits a foul in certain scenarios. The player taking the free throws (usually the one who was fouling) can take a specified number of shots , unopposed, using both feet on the free-throw line.

The basket is an iron ring that measures 18 inches (46 centimeters) in its internal diameter, suspended horizontally 10 feet (3.0 m) above the floor , so that the middle of the ring is equally from each sideline , and just 5 feet and 3 inches (1.60 millimeters) from the end line. The basket ring has a net attached below to quickly check the ball's downward progress and show an amount. The ring is fastened to a rectangle backboard 6 feet (1.8 m) wide by 3.5 feet (1.1 m) tall, but in smaller levels or for recreational use , the backboard might be smaller and/or fan-shaped. The whole structure is supported by the back and secured to the floor above the boundary line at higher levels of play; the structure could be fixed to a ceiling or wall for lower playing levels. The net, the ring and the top, front and bottom sides of the backboard are all considered to be inbounds. On the other hand, the back of the backboard and the support structure – and even those parts suspended over areas of the court that are not inbounds are considered to be outside of the court.

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