The Shooting Guard (SG) also known as the two or off guard, is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team and steal the ball on defense.
The point guard (PG), also called the one or point, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time. A point guard's primary job is to facilitate scoring opportunities for his/her team, or sometimes for themselves.
The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center. They typically play offensively with their backs towards the basket and position themselves defensively under the basket.
The small forward, (SF), also known as the three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but typically taller and larger than either of the guard positions. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points, and defending the other team.
The center (C), also known as the five, or the big man, is one of the five positions in a regular basketball game. They traditionally have played close to the basket in the low post. A center with the ability to shoot outside from three-point range is known as stretch five.
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