Traditionally, the five
basketball positions normally employed by organized
basketball
teams were the guards, forwards, and the center. While these position
names are still used, most modern teams use a point guard, two wings,
and two post players, or use no specific positions at all. In order to
make sense of the changes in the positional rules, five separate
positions are now described:
point guard (PG),
shooting guard (SG),
small forward (SF),
power forward (PF), and
center (C). The
rules of basketball
do not mandate them, and they are sometimes not used. Indeed, it could
be said that the designation of positions is done more to satisfy
broadcasters and fans than for coaches or players, and many top coaches,
including Olympic coach
Mike Krzyzewski choose to ignore positions altogether.
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Typically, the point guard is the leader of the team when on the
court. This position requires substantial ball handling skills and the
ability to facilitate the team during a play. The shooting guard, as the
name implies, is often the best shooter. They are probably capable of
shooting accurately from longer distances. Generally, they also have
good ball-handling skills. The small forward often has an aggressive
approach to the basket when handling the ball. The power forward is
considered to be what is called a
post player or a
big. A
post player typically works around the basket, often with lay-ups or
shots near the basket. The center is also considered a big. They work
primarily around the basket, mostly shooting layups, and do not dribble
the ball often.
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