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The goal rule is similar in Hockey. See: goal (hockey).

In American football, a field goal is achieved when a kicker kicks the ball into the air and it goes between the lines of two posts that are set specially at the end of the playing field for each game. If the ball goes over the set of posts but is still inside the area covered by the posts, it still counts as a field goal. Field goals in American football count for three points.

In Rugby football, a drop goal refers to the same concept.

In basketball, a score made when shooting at the basket during the regular run of play, as opposed to a free throw, is sometimes referred to as a field goal.