In this article we are going to explain to you how the roles are distributed in basketball, a very complete sport, both from a technical point of view and from a physical point of view. In this sport, 2 teams made up of 5 players each face each other. Each team has to score the maximum number of points by putting a ball in one of the two baskets located at the ends of the field.
Another characteristic of this game is that there are no definitive expulsions and it is always played in numerical equality. The playing time is divided into 4 halves of 10 minutes each. The players are in constant movement, since all the players participate in both the offensive and defensive phases and have to run along the court at all times. That is why substitutions are frequent in basketball and players who have left can re-enter.
In each basketball team there are several roles and each one has a different role that complements the others. We will explain how roles are distributed in basketball.
What do you need to share the roles in basketball?
- A ball
- Basketball’s shoes
- Two basketball teams
Instructions for the distribution of roles in basketball
- The first position is: The base also called guard, point guard, is one of the 5 positions of a team on a basketball court. He is the player who leads the team on the court, calls the plays, and is usually the extension of the coach on the field of play. He is usually the most skilled player on the team, usually the shortest of all, although there are exceptions. The point guard is the most technical player, who starts the play and gives passes to those who attack and carries the ball, as well as setting the tone and rhythm of the game for the team.
- Second Position: Shooting guard, also called 2 in coaching terminology, or “low forward,” is one of 5 team positions on a basketball court. Its function consists, on the one hand, in giving support to the point guard when it comes to raising the ball, and on the other hand, performing the functions of a long-distance shooter... The general characteristics of him are those of a skillful player, with good handling of the ball, capable of penetrating the defense, and with a good outside shot. Physically, he is a more gifted player than the point guard, fast and with good technical fundamentals. They are usually players who can play both in the point guard position and in the forward position. There is no written rule about his height, but the most common is that they are between 1.91 and 2.03 meters. The escort is in charge of attacking from outside the area and defending attacks from outside.
- Third position: The Wing occupies the widest areas of the court and moves from outside to inside to attack the basket. In general, they are good medium and long distance shooters, combining speed of movement and height. They move through positions far from the hoop, being able to perform escort actions on many occasions.
- Fourth position: Power forward, also called low post, or 4 in the terminology used by coaches, is one of the 5 positions of a team on a basketball court. They are, in general, tall players who play close to the rim, skillful in rebounding and with a good shot in positions inside the zone. Its main characteristic is usually power, sometimes playing pivot functions. His height is usually around between 2.03 and 2.08 meters, being almost always great defenders.
- Fifth position: The Pivot also called center in some areas of Latin America, or 5 in the terminology used by coaches. They are usually the tallest players on a team, playing in positions close to the rim, both on offense and defense. His main role within the team is rebounding on both baskets, and intimidation on defense. His zone of action is the paint under the rim.
Tips for sharing roles in basketball
- To get to form a good basketball team requires a lot of training.