Player+Positions

 =Player Positions=

**Different Player Positions:** There are a total of three different player position in the sport of basketball


 * //Guard://** Typically the shorter players to play the game but they are usually the fastest and the greatest at dribbling and handling the basketball. The task of the guard is usually to bring the ball up court and be the eyes and ears of the court, meaning they must be able to see the whole floor in order to pass the ball. On offense the guards main objective is to dribble, pass and to follow set up plays. On the defensive end guard must steal the ball, guard defenders from shooting as well as boxing out.


 * //Center://** Typically the tallest players to play the game. These players must be able to play well with their backs against the basket as they play very close to the basket. The centers main objective when playing offense is too shoot or pass the ball. In addition to this centers are also responsible for setting screens for their guards and forwards. A screen is when the center squares up and creates a block against the defender clearing up space for the guard or forward to score the ball. On the defensive end the centers main objective is to rebound the basketball as well as play good defense by blocking shots, stealing the ball and diverting shots.


 * //Forward://** These players are in between the centers and guards in terms of height. The forwards basically take on all roles and are sometimes under the baskets like the centers or they are carrying the basketball up court like a guard. On the offensive end forwards main objective is to take shouts from outside the key such as three pointers as well be able to drive into the key for a lay up. On the defensive end forwards must be able prevent opposing players from driving into the key as well contesting opponents shots.



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