Descriptions Of The Different Basketball Positions

An organized basketball game is played with five players on each side. And every player has his own task to do during the game both on offense and defense. Here are those:


Point Guard
The point guard is usually (but not necessarily) the smallest player on the floor, because size is often equated with speed and agility.The point guard brings the ball down the court and creates games for each property. For this reason, he is referred to as the expansion of the court on the floor. Other characteristics that a point guard should have: good ball handling and dribbling skills, great passing skills, a good defender and good shooter outside.Some of the popular point guards in the NBA today are Jason Kidd, Steve Nash and Tony Parker.
Off Guard
On duty is also referred to as the shooting guard because he is the one who expected the best score. Shooting guards must know how to complete the crime, have the ability to shoot the ball from all points on the floor, his teammates know how to read moves, and know how to move without the ball to open and gets a pass. From guards are often the most popular players on the team. Some of the most popular NBA off guards include Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Reggie Miller, and Tracy McGrady.
Small Forward
Small forward and the No. 3 player is often considered the most versatile position in the game, as they demonstrate speed and must have large side. Comes down to power forward and small with speed and shooting. NBA's best small forward LeBron James, Grant Hill, Scottie Pippen, Shawn Marion, Tayshaun Prince, Larry Bird and Julius Erving.
Power Forward
Power forwards are often good defenders because they expected to get the ball off the bounce. They have size and power that they have the advantage of defending their territory or picks their position guards to give better play to make. The power forward position has recently Revolution and is increasingly recognized as an offensive threat with NBA players like Carl Malone, Ben Wallace, Kevin Garnett and Dirk Nowitzki.
Center
A typical NBA center is on the average of 7 meters high, the tallest player on the team. The center defends part of the court near the basket and is expected to come up with the ball from the rebound. NBA centers include Yao Ming, Shaquille O'Neal and Brad Miller.