HIGHER PHYSICAL EDUCATION PREPARATION OF THE BODY - BASKETBALL

POSITIONS IN BASKETBALL  1 – GUARD 2 – FORWARD 3 – FORWARD 4 – CENTRE 5 - CENTRE

POINT GUARD  The point guard is typically the smallest player in the team who acts as play maker, calling an directing offensive plays. One of the most well known and skilful and point guards in history is Magic Johnston.  An effective point guard must:  Have an instinctive knowledge of the game (court vision)  Be a good ball handler  Be able to make fast and accurate passes  Possess speed and quickness of foot  Be a good dribbler with either hand  Be able to play good, tough defence  Be able to hit the outside shot when left open  Be able to penetrate the key and dish off  Be able to read defence, to decide if a team are playing man to man or zone  Above all, a good point guard must not have an inflated ego that interferes with his / her basketball judgement. Normally, the point guard receives little publicity for fine play; but, his coach and teammates know their value to the team. 

FORWARDS  The forwards are generally the next tallest players in the team, who act as very versatile players who can shoot long range shots and drive to the basket. Some of the most successful forwards in history include Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Larry Bird.  Effective forwards must:  Be a good scorer, capable of shooting from anywhere, from the wings, from around the key, and under the boards.  Be able to consistently win rebounds in offence and defence  Be a good ball handler, able to dribble with either hand  Possess speed and quickness of foot  Be able to play tough defence  Be able to hit the 15 to 20 foot shot with consistency  Be able to drive to the basket and dish off when necessary  Know how to move without the ball (cutting)  Run the length of the floor on fast breaks.  

CENTRES  The centre, along with the point guard, is easily the most important player on the team. Normally he is the tallest player on the court and found closer to the baseline. The most famous and successful centre in history is Shaquille O’neal, measuring in at 7ft 1.  An effective Centre must:  Have quickness  Be an aggressive rebounder and lead the way in blocked shots. He needs to be a little arrogant with a streak on meanness. He is the “King of the paint” – meaning that he should control all play inside the key, in attack and defence.  Be a dependable scorer from short and mid range. He must be adept to power-layups, post up moves, hook shots and jump shots – from both sides of the basket.  Be a good passer and have good vision to see the open space on court for other players to attack  Be able to read how he is being defended and take advantage of this, especially when posting up.   

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