what are the positions in basketball?and explain them all?

Question

ooh and what's a point guard???

then what's post and wing??

Answer 1

C- (center): plays in the post (under the basket) specializes in blocking, rebounding and scoring "in the post"

PF- (power forward): plays near the post alongside the center, they usually do the same stuff centers do but they are faster and not dat big

SF- (small forward): like a shooting guard, but bigger, they specialize in all areas but not extremely good in them....

SG- (shooting guard): guard who specializes at shooting, usually smaller than the SF

PG- (point guard): the guy that brings the ball upcourt, usually the fastest, smallest guy with the best ball handling skills, they make plays

Answer 2

A post is the area in the paint that a player who plays center has to guard. It's the painted area around the basketball rim and extends out to the free throw line.

A wing is the side line parallel to both sides of the rim.

A wing man is usually a player who plays the shooting guard and small forward position.


Point Guard

A floor general who brings the ball up the court. He initiates the offense by passing the ball around. A good point guard will always get the ball back and will have it in his hands most of the time. He can either drive and kick it out to an outside shooter or pass it inside to a dominant big men to allow them to work their way inside and score. They also start off the fastbreak by throwing the ball upcourt or leading the break and finding the open man for an easy shot. It used to be expected that a point guard should tall (to see over the offense) or have a consistent outside shot but with the evolution of the that position over the years - it's not longer a requirement. However, they must have the innate ability to lead, get their teammates involved, and be able to quarterback the team's offense in the most effective manner.


Shooting Guard

A scorer who's original purpose was plant themselves on the perimeter arc and wait for a pass from the point guard or an established big men inside. They usually get open looks thanks to the double teaming of their star teammates and are looked to nail the expected 3-point shot. Shooting guards nowadays have evolved to the point where they share ball-handling duties (with the point guard) of directing the offense instead of just being spot up shooters. They can also start and finish a break but their primary responsibility is to score and carry the bulk of the team's offense productivity all over the court.


Small Forward

A multi-skilled player who is a bridge between the smaller guards and the bigger frontcourt (power forward & center) players. These players can have a variety of skills ranging from having an outside stroke on the perimeter, taking their man off the dribble to score, making the right pass out of the paint, rebounding or blocking shots with the big boys, posting up to score, or becoming a lockdown defender. Nowadays,small forwards embody many of these traits (if not all).


Power Forward

A big body assistant to the center position, players at this position are supposed to help out the center by guarding the paint and retrieving loose rebounds. These days, power forwards are expected to have a lowpost game, be able to block shots, and rebound with the best of the frontcourt (PF & C) guys. It's no longer an assistant position and most power forwards are often the star player on their respective teams. The offense revolves around them and the centers are often expected to assist them instead of vice versa.


Center

The most important position in basketball right up there with the point guards. Back then, centers controlled the game because they were the biggest and baddest dudes on the court. They anchored everything from scoring, rebounding, playing defense, and blocking shots. Nowadays, unless a center has a God-given body, gifted talent, great athleticism, intimidating defensive abilities, or an innate sense for dominating the middle then they may have to share the paint authority with their power forwards. In some cases, the center players may even be dominated by more giftedly talented and athletic power forwards. It just depends on who is the star player and who is the supporting role player.

Answer 3

I have a blog about sports for females, I did a whole post on this... But here's a quick run down.....
The Point Guard: He's usually the smallest man on the floor. He's the best ball handler. He calls all of the plays on and off the court! Jason Kidd (New Jersey Nets) Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns), and Tony Parker (San Antonio Spurs). Now Be careful ladies sometimes these guys can switch up and play the Shooting Guard as well!
Shooting Guard: Big Time Scorer on and off the court~ KOBE! They also handle the ball well, and score a lot of points off the dribble. Allen Iverson-AI (Denver Nuggets), Ben Gordon (Chicago Bulls), and of course Miami's D-Wade.
Now the Shooting guard can be a versitle postion as well, sometimes they might play small foward, like Gilbert Arenas (Washington Wizards), And Lebron James (Cleveland Cavs).
Small Forward: Not usually big on D (Defense). They aren't soft, but just not aggressive! And these guys are big time scorers too!They are usually smaller and quicker than the Power Foward and the center Vince Carter ( NJ NETS),and C Webb (Detroit Pistons).
Power Forward: BIG just like I like them! They shot a lot of mid range shots (outside of the post). Plays opposite of the Center, they also play that position sometimes as well! Very aggressive , and big on Defense. My Fav is Amare StoudemireKG/ Kevin Garnett, and Jermain Oneal (Indiana Pacers) .
Center:BIG AS HELL. Plays in the post, down low to do most of the scoring. Really Big on Defense. He's usually the Biggest Guy on the court. SHAQ, Yao Ming, Ben Wallace, and Eddie Curry (NY Knicks)
Hope this helps.....

Answer 4

centers (5) are usually the tallest and most solid players. they play closest to the basket & usually score the inside shots.

point guards (1) are the faster people who can handle the ball more skillfully, can manage running plays, and share or shoot the ball.

shooting guards (2) are the like the backup point guards, they can dribble, but not as good as the point guard. they can shoot the ball

forward (3): almost like a center, they post up, run the base line, and usually retrieve rebounds.

power forward (4): like a foward, but mostly stays by the basket. in my opinion, i guess pf don't have as good as a jumpshot. they usually go for layups (hitting the backboard and scoring.)

i hope this helps
basketball is my favorite sport.:) i play a center/power foward.

Answer 5

point guard- Usually the smallest player who brings the ball from one end of the court to another

shooting guard- Another small player that has a good shooting ability

small forward- Basically a bigger version of a shooting guard

power forward- This person will usually try to get close to the hoop and score from close in, but they usually have some ability to shoot from far away

center- The center is a specialist at getting close to the hoop and scoring also a center should be your biggest player and usually a center is a poor shooter far away from the basket


hope this helps

Answer 6

I'll try to explain in the simplest way

Frontcourt

Point Guard- Playmaker

Shooting Guard- Shooter and sometimes point guard

Backcourt

Small Foward- Shooter

Power Foward- post scorer ( in the paint scorer)

Center- rebounder and shot blocker

Answer 7

point guard: usually the fastest player on the team, organizes the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time
shooting guard: creates a high volume of shots on offense; guards the opponent's best perimeter player on defense
small forward: often primarily responsible for scoring points via cuts to the basket and dribble penetration; on defense seeks rebounds and steals, but sometimes plays more actively
power forward: plays offensively often with his back to the basket; on defense, plays under the basket (in a zone defense) or against the opposing power forward (in man-to-man defense)
center: uses size to score (on offense), to protect the basket closely (on defense), or to rebound.

Answer 8

point guard- the coach on the floor... Playmaker..

shooting guard- the one who scores the ball... go-to-guy

small forward- plays the wing... usually a great defender.. depended to shoot the 3-ball

power forward- scorer down low... rebounder and defender

center- DEFENDER! blocks shots scores easily.. power player

Answer 9

point guard, shooting guard, small foward, power foward, center.

wing is meant by any offensive player playing on the foul line extended near the three point line, post is meant by a player playing close to the basket

Answer 10

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