What "three point shot" means in basketball

A three point shot in basketball refers to a shot taken from outside the three-point line. The line is located 23 feet 9 inches away from the center of the basket on the court's perimeter. A successful three-point shot earns the player's team three points, whereas shots made inside this line only earn two points. The three-point shot has become a crucial part of modern basketball and has led to a change in the game's strategy with teams placing greater emphasis on outside shooting.