There are different types of goals in basketball, each with its own specific purpose. The most common type of goal is the regular basket, which is used during game play to score points. There are also other types of goals, such as free throws and three-pointers, which have their own special purposes.

Field goal shots consists of two primary types that are close-range field goal shots near the basket and perimeter-based field goal shots that are further away from the basket. Close-range field goal shots also feature different sub-types such as the layup, the hook shot, the floater, the slam dunk, as well as the alley-oop action.

There are many types of basketball hoops available for home use, including portable, in-ground, and wall-mount basketball goals.