To achieve the game's goal, three vital components are required. Dribbling, passing, and shooting are examples of these. Each of these elements will be further broken down in the Offense vs. Defense section for a step-by-step discussion of what each part comprises. Finally, playing time will also be discussed here so players of all ages can be informed on how to best use their time on the court. The objective of basketball is to score more points than your opponent. This is usually done by making shots from distance, using defense to stop your opponent, and taking advantage of any mistakes they make. There are two types of shots in basketball: field goals and free throws. A field goal is made from beyond the arc; it can be either 3-point or 2-point shot. A free throw is taken after a foul is committed; both men and women are given two attempts per trip down the floor. Here is an example game scenario: Team A starts off the game by shooting well from distance while defending strongly against Team B's offense. After a while, if Team A continues to shoot well, they might be able to beat Team B because they'll have a large lead at the end of the first quarter.