What makes a good shooting guard?

Question

What are their general physical and tempermental characteristics? What style of play do they have? What kind of people are they?

Answer 1

Their primary function is to score points.

Players at this position come equipped with a wide variety of game plans. All of them, however, must have sufficient ball-handling skills to at least be capable of easing any extended defensive pressure exerted on the point guard.

Whatever their respective modus operandi, these guys must also be legitimate threats to knock down 3-pointers. Especially with the proliferation of zone defenses.

Other skill-imperatives of the two guard slot include:
* Having the speed to fill a wing on a fast break.
* Being able to finish in a broken field.
* Having the cleverness/power/elevation to finish in half-court sets before the opposing big men make their appearance.
* Utilizing screen/rolls and weak-side screens to maximum advantage.
* Being able to pass effectively when double-teamed.
* Exercising good shot selection.

Of course, if a shooting guard scores 25 points and his opposite number does the same, then his production is a wash. That's why it's critical for a two guard to play a modicum of defense

Because so many two guards are explosive scorers, defensive specialists here are extremely valuable. These guys have to match the quickness and speed of their opponents. They have to be strong (and smart) enough to battle their way their way through a forest of screens. They must also be well-schooled in defensive fundamentals so they can avoid being back-doored, suckered by jab steps and head fakes. Experience is another must.

Other requirements include:
* Having enough size and strength to avoid being easily posted.
* Being psychically tough so that being lit up by an occasional 30-point performance will not be devastating.
* Studying game videos to learn the tendencies of every opponent.
* Studying scouting reports to be able to anticipate when and where the opponent's shots are likely to be taken.
* Having a total understanding of his own team's defensive schemes for handling specific screen/rolls and weak-side screens. Also knowing where the help spots are.

No matter how stifling a two guard's defense might be, he needs to have some way to score points in order to justify his playing time.

Answer 2

well to be a good shooting guard i would think you need to be a good shooter......sike but you have to be a good consistant shooter who could make open shots and shots where the defender is in ur face. You also should know how to help the guard out with some of the point guard responsibilities. They should be able to score when they get the ball, not only jump shots but lay-ups and be able to get to the basketball and score. They should also be good free throw shooters. Now a days its best to have an all around game at what ever position you play because at times you would want to be able to have the ball dribble to a spot and hit a shot with anyone in your face, Someone who i cant think of as a good shooting guard is Allen Houston or Glen Robinsonor Ray Allen(personally i think he is the best one in this position). They are good shooting guards. What i have learned by watching Ray Allen is that he can just flat out score no matter what it takes Dunk, Lay-up. Jumpshot, or Three pointers.

Answer 3

Offensively, shooting guards are great shooters (medium range to three point range), and can drive to the basket. They should be quick and have the ability to finish fastbreak plays. They should have great dribbling skills to enable them to help the point guard bring down the ball during pressure defense situations.

Defensively, shooting guards should be quick to double up on defensive, providing help defense when there is a need to double a low post player, but can easily recover to cover an open shooter of the opponent. They would play the role of safety defense, be one of the first to come back on defense during missed shots, to prevent fastbreak scoring opportunities by the opponent.

Physiclly, Shooting Guards are agile, with very good lateral movements and quick hands.

Answer 4

Kobe Bryant

Answer 5

Shooting guard are good at shooting,at least they can make 3-4 out of five random shot, or at least that is what is expected of them. you want to be one, then you must be able to make 2 out of 20 attempts to make jays without looking at the rim. then run around the court,outside the key and shoot free throws ... you'll be a good shooting guard.

Answer 6

1. Confidence
2. Jumper
3. Handles
4. Other good players on tha team

Answer 7

well u need to be good at shooting. but u also need to have good foot movement and quick hands. also you need to know the game, know where the ball is at all times. know where ur teammates are. be smart and quick u should be good if u have that covered!

Answer 8

quick release, moving well w/o the ball for starters

Answer 9

score lots of points

Answer 10

shooter