Nba Shooting Guard

Most kids want to grow up and be in the NBA/WNBA, but they can’t be those things if they aren’t taught the fundamental basics of the game. First, they must learn what all the positions are and what their roles. The point guard is the man/women bringing the ball and down the court, their main job is to set up plays and get the other players involved. The shooting guard is typically the best shooter on the team, the shooting guard stays on the outside for open shots, but can also be the first option for the point guard to pass to if he/she needs help. The small forward is smaller than a power forward, more agile and has a better jump shot. A power forward is a large forward that plays well in the post with good rebounding skills. The center is the tallest and biggest on the team with the same moves as a power forward if not better. …show more content…
Out of bounds which are also called boundary lines are the big rectangle surrounding the court. Going out of bounds will be a turnover which means the other team gets the ball. There is the paint where the power forward and center are positioned. The free throw line is inside the three-point line and is only used when fouled, and the only basket worth one point each. The three-point line is the semi-circle surrounding the basket and if shot behind this line is worth three points, also that is where the point guard, shooting guard, and small forward usually play. There is also a half court line, when you past that you can’t go back over it unless the other team hits back over