Sports
Point Guard In Basketball
The point guard
Traditionally, basketball has 5 specific positions on the court.
Two guards, two forwards, and a center.
1. Point guard
2. Shooting guard
3. Small forward
4. Power forward
5. Center
Each of these basketball positions has their own roles and responsibilities.
Many years ago, the players who filled these positions would stick solely to their role and avoid doing anything that was outside their position.
The center and power forward would dominate 90% of the rebounding but very rarely dribble the basketball. The guards would dribble the basketball up and down the court but very rarely would they enter the key area.
While basketball has advanced a lot in recent times, the players who fill these basketball positions still have specific responsibilitie
1. Point guard
The point guard (also known as the floor general or the ‘one’) is often one of the shortest players on the team and is responsible for advancing the basketball up the court and setting up the team’s offense.
This requires the point gu-ard to be highly skilled at dribbling and passing while rarely turning the basketball over to the opposition.
Once the offense has been set up, the point guard must be able to read what the defense is doing and make smart decisions. A high level of basketball IQ is crucial for this position which is why the point guard is often referred to as the on-court coach.
This requires crystal clear knowledge of the playbook as well as understanding their teammate’s strengths and weaknesses.