What's the best way to describe a Shooting Guard and Small Forwards role in basketball?

Question

What's the best way to describe a Shooting Guard and Small Forwards role in basketball?

Answer 1

For shooting gaurd, its usually to shoot 3's and get steals. For small forward, its get steals, some blocks, and create excitment on the floor.

Answer 2

depends on the team if the small forward can't score like Bruce Bowen then he is on for defense, but if the small forward is a great scorer like LeBron then its different it really depends on the player's talent

Answer 3

On an ideal basketball team:

Shooting Guard - a great three-point threat and a good ball-handler. Job is to help the PG distribute the ball and get open for shots. Should be able to run a pick-and-roll type game well. Perimeter defense. Most range from 6'2" to 6'7". However, size is not a limit if a SG has the athleticism to play his position well e.g. Joe Johnson & Tracy McGrady.

Small Forward - a decent three-point threat and a decent ball-handler. A decent rebounder. Job is to do a little of everything. Should be able to slash to the basket, drive to the hoop, and other dribble penetration moves. Perimeter and mid-range defense. Most range from 6'4" to 6'9". It's hard to go beyond that range for players and still play SF because one is too short to adequately defend opponents or too tall and slow.

Answer 4

In most cases a Shooting Guard (SG) is bigger than the point guard, but not big enough to be a consistent rebounder.  They should be able to shoot, and a lot of the times considered scorers- they can take risks.  Sometimes SG's are pure shooters, and use off-ball movement and screens to create an open jump-shot.  Most NBA SG's are 6'4"-6'6".  

A small forward won't do as much rebounding as a power forward or a center, but should be able to grab more than the guards.  Most of the time they are versatile and athletic, and unlike the power forwards that work in the post, they may have a better perimeter game and jumpshot.  An NBA SF is usually between 6'7" and 6'9".