heittoprosentti

Heittoprosentti, often translated as shooting percentage, is a statistical measure used in various sports, most notably basketball and ice hockey, to quantify the effectiveness of a player's or team's attempts to score. It is calculated by dividing the number of successful shots (field goals in basketball, goals in hockey) by the total number of shots taken. The result is typically expressed as a percentage.

In basketball, field goal percentage includes all shots made from the court, distinguishing it from free throw percentage, which measures success from the free-throw line. A higher heittoprosentti generally indicates a more accurate shooter or a more efficient offense. Coaches and analysts use this statistic to evaluate player performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and make strategic decisions during games.

Similarly, in ice hockey, heittoprosentti refers to the percentage of shots on goal that result in a goal. Goaltenders also have a save percentage, which is inversely related, indicating how often they stop shots. Heittoprosentti is a fundamental metric for assessing offensive prowess and the ability to convert scoring opportunities into actual points on the scoreboard. It provides a standardized way to compare shooting efficiency across different players and teams.