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True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is a basketball statistic that measures a player's shooting efficiency, taking into account field goals, 3-point field goals, and free throws. It provides a more complete picture of shooting performance than traditional field goal percentage alone.
The calculator uses the TS% formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula accounts for the fact that free throws require fewer possessions than field goal attempts (the 0.44 coefficient estimates the number of possessions used per free throw attempt).
Details: TS% is considered one of the best measures of shooting efficiency because it accounts for all types of scoring attempts and the different values of those attempts (2-pointers, 3-pointers, and free throws).
Tips: Enter total points scored, field goal attempts, and free throw attempts. All values must be non-negative integers and there must be at least one shot attempt (FGA + FTA > 0).
Q1: Why use TS% instead of field goal percentage?
A: Field goal percentage ignores 3-pointers and free throws. TS% accounts for all scoring methods and their different values.
Q2: What is a good TS% in basketball?
A: The league average is typically around 55-56%. Above 60% is excellent, while below 50% is generally poor.
Q3: Why is there a 0.44 coefficient for free throws?
A: This accounts for the fact that free throws often come in pairs (and-1 situations count as 0 possessions). 0.44 is the empirically derived coefficient.
Q4: Can TS% be over 100%?
A: Yes, though rare. This occurs when a player scores more points than the number of possessions used (e.g., making only 3-pointers with no misses).
Q5: How does TS% compare to effective field goal percentage?
A: eFG% accounts for 2-point and 3-point shooting but ignores free throws. TS% is more comprehensive as it includes all scoring methods.