If your partner has chosen basketball as his favorite sport then you are in luck. It is one of the easier sports to learn the basics about. You may not be all that intrigued with it in the beginning but it will most likely grow on you.
If you like smaller crowds then you are likely to enjoy the setting that the basketball games take place in.
The teams are small and are comprised of five players for each size. The object of the game is to get the ball through the hoop of the opposing team.
The team positions are...
Point guard
Calls plays and directs the offense sometimes referred to as the lead guard
shooting guard
Pretty well does the same as the point guard. Seldom will you see the shooting guard bring the
up the court. He is sometimes referred to as the off guard
small forward
This is not referring to their size.In fact it is usually the best player that fills this position as they must possess the skills to handle the ball and score.
power forward
Somewhat of the intimidators of the team. They are usually the larger players on the team. They are know for their defense skills but can also be avid scorers.
center
These are usually the tallest player and are important to both the offense and defense players. They have to set up shoots and block shots as well.
So there you have your start as to who does what on the basketball court.
Easy To Understand Basketball Basics For Women
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