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Basketball Positions

December 14, 2007 at 11:05 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Shooting Guard (Off guard)

This view requires an agile player and undoubtedly your best perimeter shooter. The from-guard is also referred to as the #2 guard or shooting guard. They like nothing better than to bang in a 3-pointer. Besides being able to shoot the ball, shooting guards must also have good ball-handling skills because they have to be able to create their own shot from the dribble. * The job of the shooting guard is to get open and declare a shot or find another open player to keep the ball moving.

As the name suggests the shooting guard has the job of scoring. Subsequently the shooting guard will be the best shooter in the team, with the ability to score three pointers with some consistency. He will be taller than the point guard and will know how to move without the ball. Good positional play is crucial. A good ball handler and passer he will also possess quick and agile feet. Is the one who may assume the point guards role on occasion. .

Desired qualities of a Shooting Guard:

  • Ambidextrous
  • Instinctive knowledge of basketball
  • Ready to score and create when necessary
  • Natural ability to run the team
  • Quality shooter
  • Great dribbling skills
  • Excellent ball control
  • Must be a danger to the opposition
  • Excellent passer
  • Great shot from distance
  • Agile, with speed and quick feet
  • Able to find good position off the ball
  • Capable of playing staunch defending
  • Must be able to read defenses

Generally, for a team to be successful then the Shooting guard will be scoring three pointers with ease He must have a good understanding of offense, so that he can substitute for the point guard should he be over played or leave the game. The primary function is to score points and to assist others to score.

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Basketball Positions

December 14, 2007 at 3:05 am · Filed under Uncategorized

Power Forward

Power forwards are a little more mobile than centers, which helps them set many plays up on the court. The power forward plays a strong physical game, specialising on the rebounds and defence. Because of the nature of the job, they will spend much of the game close to the basket. Power forwards are often good shot blockers as well. He must be a solid rebounder, both offensively and defensively.

Tends to be the most physical member of the team. A power forward is mostly fast to tavel the court. Comfortable attacking the ball on rebounds. The best at collecting rebounds. Quick and agile on the court. Must be able to defend under the post. Will stand up strong. Always put the player with the best offensive rebound skills at power forward.

Main needs of a Power Forward:

  • Physical player
  • Good knowledge of basketball
  • Ready to score and assist in close
  • Stands up to the opposition under both posts
  • Great shooter
  • Great dribbling skills
  • Great ball handler
  • Must be a threat to the opposition
  • Great passer
  • Agile, with speed and quick feet
  • Can defend anywhere on the court
  • Excellent at hard-nosed defense
  • Must be able to read defenses

Generally if a team is to be successful then the power forward will play a fundamental role. Power forward is always around the nets. Should have good all round skills. The one who has the gutzy attitude. Has the reputation as the enforcer.

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