What's the difference between a 1,2 or 3 guard in basketball ?

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Also what's the difference between a 1,2, or 3 forward in basketball ?

Answer 1

In basketball this is how the number designation usually works:

1: Point guard. Usually short and quick and a great ball handler. Distributes the ball and should be a great passer. Makes the offense work.
2. Shooting guard. Taller, atheltic and a good scorer. Can usually can create his own shots.
3. Small forward. Taller than the 2 guard. Usually a good scorer and defender. Must have the ability to rebound somewhat.
4. Power forward. TALL AND BIG! The muscle of the offense and defense. Must be able to rebound and play defense. Scoring is nice but not that important..
5. Center. Very tall. Generally today, does not need to be a good scorer but that helps. Must be a good shot blocker and good defender. Must be able to rebound.

Hope that helps.

I think your confusion comes with the 2, 3 designation. You see a guy like LeBron James or Kobe could play either spot depending on the team around him.

Answer 2

There are only 2 guards, there is no 3 guard.

The 1 guard is the point guard. The point guard is usually the playmaker. The point guard initiates the action in which an offensive play is put out. The point guard calls the play and after the first pass, the play begins. OR, the point guard just shoots it himself if that's the play that they're gonna go by. KEY SKILLS OF A PG: handles & passing

The 2 guard is the shooting guard. The shooting guard is usually the key perimiter offensive player that the team has. A shooting guard should have good mid-range shooting skills and/or good slasher skills. KEY SKILLS OF A SG: Shooting and driving

The 1 forward is better known as a small forward. The small forward should be a good wing player meaning that his 3pt shot should be good and his rebounding should be adequate. The small forward should also be versed in post defense even though in most cases he'll be playing perimeter defense. KEY SKILLS OF A SF: Long range shooting, perimiter defense

The 2 forward is the powerforward. The power forward is usually the best rebounder on the team. The PF assists the center in post defense. KEY SKILLS OF A PF: Rebounding, post offense

The center is usually the best post player on the team. The center should be tall, heavy, and powerful. The center is usually the best shot blocker and post defender on the team. The blame for any failed defensive play in the post is always put on the center unless he was no where near the play (he shouldn't be). KEY SKILLS OF A C: Blocking, post defense

What's the difference between all these positions? Each player in each position has his role in the team. It's like chess. Each piece does what it can to contribute to the W.

Answer 3

1.) there is no limit on how many fouls a team can have. score boards usually just go to 10 because it's the only number that matters. 2.) if the team gets 7 in a half, then the player who is fouled gets to shoot 1 and 1... meaning if they hit the 1st one they get to shoot a 2nd one. if the team commits 10 or more fouls in the half, then the fouled player gets to shoot 2 foul shots. 3.) I don't really understand #3... but i guess you are asking what rules apply to the tip-off at the beginning of the game. one rule is that the other 8 players who are not jumping for the ball must remain outside the halfcourt cirlce until either the ball has been touched, or it is in the air. that rule is different for different leagues. also, it is against the rules for the player who tips the ball to catch it themselves. the referee will then re-do the tip off. i know this from experience!

Answer 4

1. point
2. shooting
3. only in a 3 guard offense, true it is usually for small foward but some teams do run 3 guards. It just means the other shooting guard.

Answer 5

1- point guard
2- shooting guard
3- small forward
4- power forward
5- center

there is no 3 guard or 3 forward

Answer 6

a 1 guard is the point guard, the 2 guard is the shooting guard, and i never heard of the 3 guard. a 1 foward is the small foward, and the 2 foward is the power foward, and again i never heard of the 3 foward.

Answer 7

1 = point guard

2 = shooting guard

The 3 is the small forward, not usually referred to as the 3-guard

4 = power forward

5 = center

Answer 8

1guard/forward- Point guard(offense) and Up front on the basketball(defense) obj- shoot
2 guard/forward- Shooting guard(off) Next to point guard on defense object shoot if pguard can't
3 guard/forward- behind shooting guard(off/def) obj- keep defenders away from pguard and sguard

These are their positions and what their supposed to do in basketball.

Answer 9

there are usually only 2 guards, so 3 guard doesn't make sense.