Basketball
The three basketball positions' normally employed by organized basketball teams are the guards, forwards, and the center. More specifically, they can be classified into the five positions: point guard (PG), shooting guard (SG), small forward (SF), power forward (PF), and center (C).
Positions
The point guard is the floor general. He orchestrates the offense like a symphony, directing his teammates and setting them up for easy baskets. He is a catalyst for the offense and makes everyone around him better. The PG is most often the shortest but quickest player of the 5 basketball positions.
The shooting guard or off-guard (basically meaning “the other guard”) is the marksman of the team. He is usually the best shooter on the team and has the ability to knock down jumpers with consistency all over the court. Physically, a player that plays the 2 spot is usually lengthy and athletic.
The small forward is the most versatile of the 5 basketball positions. His job is to score, rebound, pass, and defend well.
The power forward is the POWER forward. The pf doesn’t mind getting in there and getting down and dirty, playing bumper cars in the lane rebounding, scoring, and getting put backs. Most 4’s in the NBA are in the 6’10 height range; however, Charles Barkley and Dennis Rodman were both undersized stars at the power forward position.
The center is usually without question the tallest and biggest player of the 5 basketball positions. He patrols the painted area; he is the gatekeeper and the last line of defense to the basket. The center usually takes high percentage shots on offense, meaning open shots and shots close to the basket.
