| In the game of basketball, there are five | | | | What makes up a Basketballs Offensive Team? |
| players allowed on the court from each team | | | | |
| at one time. When the team has the ball it | | | | In the game of basketball, there are five |
| is called Offense. What makes up an | | | | players allowed on the court from each team |
| offensive team? And what are roles of each of | | | | at one time. When the team has the ball it |
| these offensive players? | | | | is called Offense. What makes up an |
| | | | offensive team? And what are roles of each of |
| The positions have a title and a number. | | | | these offensive players? |
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| Point guard is number one. | | | | The positions have a title and a number. |
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| Shooting guard is number two. | | | | Point guard is number 1 |
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| Forward guard is number three. | | | | Shooting guard is number 2 |
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| Power guard is number four. | | | | Forward guard is number 3 |
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| Center is number five. | | | | Power guard is number 4 |
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| Now lets walk through each of these | | | | Center is number 5. |
| positions. | | | | |
| | | | Now lets walk through each of these |
| The Point Guard (number one) in basketball is | | | | positions. |
| like what a quarterback is to a football | | | | |
| team. The point guard needs to know the game | | | | The Point Guard (number 1) in basketball is |
| of basketball thoroughly. They are the | | | | like what a quarterback is to a football |
| player who will direct the offense on court. | | | | team. The point guard needs to know the game |
| The point guard will be able to handle the | | | | of basketball thoroughly. They are the |
| ball, dribble with either hands with their | | | | player who will direct the offense on court. |
| head up and be a good passer. | | | | The point guard will be able to handle the |
| | | | ball, dribble with either hands with their |
| The Shooting Guard (number two) is typically | | | | head up and be a good passer. |
| the teams best outside shooter. Preferably | | | | |
| from behind the three point line. This | | | | The Shooting Guard (number 2) is typically |
| player is also a good ball handler with good | | | | the teams best outside shooter. Preferably |
| judgment, knowing when to shoot and not | | | | from behind the three point line. This |
| shoot. Normally, but no always, the shooting | | | | player is also a good ball handler with good |
| guard will bring the ball in. | | | | judgment, knowing when to shoot and not |
| | | | shoot. Normally, but no always, the shooting |
| The Small Forward Guard (number three), dont | | | | guard will bring the ball in. |
| let the name fool you, this player can be any | | | | |
| size. They too should be a good ball | | | | The Small Forward Guard (number 3), dont let |
| handler. Their strengths are that they are | | | | the name fool you, this player can be any |
| quick on their feet and can move the ball | | | | size. They too should be a good ball |
| away from the defense more efficiently. Also | | | | handler. Their strengths are that they are |
| they should have the ability to drive to the | | | | quick on their feet and can move the ball |
| basket and make quick jump shots. | | | | away from the defense more efficiently. Also |
| | | | they should have the ability to drive to the |
| The Power Forward (number four) player will | | | | basket and make quick jump shots. |
| be your best inside shooter. Not only will | | | | |
| they shoot well from underneath and on | | | | The Power Forward (number 4) player will be |
| rebounds, they will be able to shoot well | | | | your best inside shooter. Not only will they |
| from the corner and high post area. This | | | | shoot well from underneath and on rebounds, |
| player will be strong and a very aggressive | | | | they will be able to shoot well from the |
| rebounder. | | | | corner and high post area. This player will |
| | | | be strong and a very aggressive rebounder. |
| The Center (number five) is typically the | | | | |
| tallest person on the team. They are a good | | | | The Center (number 5) is typically the |
| rebounder for both offense and defense. The | | | | tallest person on the team. They are a good |
| Center should know how to play with their | | | | rebounder for both offense and defense. The |
| back to the basket. They will also have | | | | Center should know how to play with their |
| strong, aggressive moves on offense. | | | | back to the basket. They will also have |
| | | | strong, aggressive moves on offense. |
| Understanding what skills are needed for each | | | | |
| of these five offensive positions will help | | | | Understanding what skills are needed for each |
| any player who wants to become the best | | | | of these five offensive positions will help |
| basketball player they can be. Good luck and | | | | any player who wants to become the best |
| remember learn the game, play the game, and | | | | basketball player they can be. Good luck and |
| have fun doing it! | | | | remember learn the game, play the game, and |
| | | | have fun doing it! |