I didn't understand the positions of basketball..plz tell me?

Question

i don't what is this point guard etc. ..... i mean that where do they stand in the court..... please tell me coz i am new to this game

Answer 1

The Point Guard is the one who is walking or coming down with the ball

  

                                      Point Guard

       Guard                                                                       Guard



  

      Guard                                                                           Guard

Answer 2

pg = point guard - this player keeps track of the score

sg = shooting guard - this player is responsible for the protection of the other players and is the only one allowed to carry a gun

sf = small forward - this player can be no taller than 5 ' 2

pf =power forward - is responsible for turning the lights and scoreboard off after the game

c= centre - is only allowed to run in a straight line down the centre of the court  

Answer 3

point guard: first line of defense. stops dribble penetration, and protects the perimeter. on offense uses clock management must be aware of the plays the coach has called and if that play breaks down create offense on the fly finding the open man and slashers cutting into the paint. distributes the ball to get the best and easiest bucket. must be a good free throw shooter as well, as a pg must attack the paint and get fouled and convert free throws.

shooting guard: looks for passing lanes for steals and prevent penetration into the paint. also guards the best shooter on the opposing team in most cases. fight through screens, defend against outside shots. on offense is usually the teams best shooter. passes when double teamed and must be able to make shots off the dribble, mid-range shots, three point shots, free throws, basically he's the scorer. but must not force shots or disrupt the offense by ignoring the offesive set.

small forward: like a jack of all traits but master of none. needs to be able to cover the 1, 2, and 3 positions on defense. ususally a slasher and proficiant 3pts shooter. usually the second best playmaker. looks for steals and weak side rebounds.

power frorward: rebound. intimidate players attacking the rim. blocks shots on the weakside and must be a solid low-post and 9ft to 10ft range scorer to free up outside shooters and give room for the center to opporate close to the basket. pass out of double teams. make solid screens for shooters on the team and then run towards the basket for offensive rebound.

center: last line of defense. must be aware of dribble penetration. be a soild shot blocker and an intimidating pressense on offense and defense. best low post threat. able to pass out of double teams and initiate fast break oppotunities after the defensive rebound. and secure misses for offensive rebounds. usually the weakest free throw shooter so being able to finish at the rim while getting fouled is a must for centers. rebound , rebound, rebound, both offensive and defensive rebounds. must have great hand for catching passes and lobs towards the rim.

sixth man: ususally a pace changer or a threat towards the opposing teams. this can vary based on match-ups or foul trouble. but is usually a utility player with multiple skills. the rest of the bench is usually made up of specialist. shooters, rebounders, passers... all depending on what is needed at any perticular moment.

these are all traditional roles as the players of today are skilled in more than one trait. centers shoot three's (okur of utah for example) or are player makers at the power forward and small forward position (K. Garnett of boston or LeBron James of cleveland).

i hope this helps.

Answer 4

Basketball pos:

Point Guard(PG) The point guard, also known as the "1", is the team's floor general and the best ballhandler on the team. They are generally the quickest, or one of the quickest players on the floor. They are given the task of controlling the game's speed and possession of the ball at all times. A good point guard looks to get the rest of the team involved before they think about shooting, resulting in usually leading the team in assists.

For me the best point guard are Jason Kidd and John Stockton.

Shooting Guard(SG) - The shooting guard, also known as the "2", is usually the team's best shooter. A quality shooting guard should be able to consistently hit 20-foot/6-meter jump shots. 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 off the dribble.

For me the best shooting guard are Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

Small Forward(SF) - The small forward also known as the "3", is typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall. The small forward position is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the main five basketball positions, due to the nature of its role, which is sometimes similar to that of a power forward, and other times more resembles the role of a shooting guard.

For me the best SF is Scottie Pippen

Power Forward (PF) - The power forward, also referred to as the "4", usually plays on the opposite side of the key from the center, and is frequently able to double as a center. Power forwards are a little more mobile than centers, which helps them set many plays up on the court. Most power forwards are able to shoot mid range shots, ranging no more than ten to 15 feet away from the basket. Power forwards usually tend to be robustly built. They are also counted on to grab rebounds.

For me the best power forward are Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki,Tim Duncan and Eric Menk(PHILIPPINES).

Center (C) - The center, also referred to as the "5", usually plays in or around the free-throw lane near the basket (referred to as the "bottom of the key" or the "low post"). The tallest of players are more likely to be assigned the position of center, as larger bodies are typically less mobile.

For me the best center is Shaquille O'neal

I hope that i helped you....:)  

Answer 5

point guard gives points

shooting guard makes shots

small forward is small

power forward should be strong

center is the middle