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What is the Definition of a Small Forward?
Photo By: Nick Hubbard The small forward position is often one of the most versatile on the basketball court. They often have the most complete set of abilities on a team, depending on their skills, and can be the glue of both and offense and defense. You can use the following as a small forward […]
Continue readingWhat is the Definition of a Shooting Guard?
The shooting guard position has many responsibilities for a basketball team. The practical shooting guard definition isn’t necessarily that important, because it could be very different based on what the coaching staff wants and what the player is capable of. If it had to be summed up, it could be done as such: Shooting guard […]
Continue readingWhat is the Definition of a Point Guard?
The point guard position is the leader on the floor for a basketball team. The actual point guard definition is based very much on the actual offensive and defensive system they play in and what the skills of that player are. In general, the following can be used as a definition. Point guard – the offensive […]
Continue readingHow to Play Point Guard at a High Level
Photo By: Nick Hubbard H Do you know how to play point guard at an elite level? It’s not easy and requires a great mix of skills on the basketball court. The six main skills you’ll need to work on are: Dribbling Passing Scoring Man defense Zone defense Rebounding Dribbling The point guard has the […]
Continue reading5 Great Jumping Drills for Basketball
Photo By: Chad Cooper Using jumping drills for basketball is a great way to improve overall athleticism as well as vertical jump ability. Whether you are looking to sky high for a rebound or go up for a dunk in traffic, jumping is one of the most valuable athletic traits a player can have on […]
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