Basketball Target is a term used to describe the goal of the game. It consists of three components: the RIM, the NET, and the HOOP. The RIM is the metal ring that the ball must pass through in order to score a point. The NET is the fabric that hangs from the RIM and catches the ball when it goes through the HOOP. The HOOP is the circular metal frame that the NET is attached to. All three components are necessary for a successful basketball shot.