Basketball Positions and Roles | Basketball 

Nowadays in the NBA: PG : Shoots 3s SG : Shoots 3s SF : Shoots 3s PF : Shoots 3s C : Shoots 3s

Point guard: to get the ball in the other teams half and run the offense Shoot guard: long distance shoots and (sometimes) get in the other teams half Small forward versatile player who should be able to make long shots and get inside the key Power forward: mainly shooting shots inside the paint, sometimes makes 3's Center: tallest player, always inside the paint to rebound and dunk/layout the ball

1990: Everyone plays their roles. 2019: Everyone shoots 3s

Finally found a video that could help me get a career in NBA 2K18 :D

I came here bcuz i played game with my friends yesterday and i ddnt know what i was doing 😂

when you’re here cause you know nothing about sports and 2k19 was on sale for 2.99

The fact that these videos are so short and educational is fantastic! Genuinely grateful for these. Thank you!

So many kids asking "What position should I play?" The answer is - don't worry about it. Just learn all the skills, and your COACH will tell you what to do. Basketball is getting more and more "positionless" these days. There are basically guards and forwards more or less, and even those cross over now sometimes.

Im 4 years 20 days old im 6 ft 9 and a point guard is that normal

I’ve been put as a center in a lot of my highschool games even though i was a better shot than anyone on my team which was really frustrating sometimes

How long does it take to "get into" basketball? I'm 14 and 178 cm tall but I have no basketball experience, I've been looking to get into this sport but I am not very fit and I am worried people will think of me as a bad player and not want me on their team? What should I do?

I like basketball but never played for a team so I didn't know the positions

Hey I'm the tallest let me be centre *5 years later* Still not played another position since then boys

Thanks for keeping it simple and understandable

I’m 17, 5”6’, and a senior in high school.... the last time I played basketball competitively was my freshman year on the freshman team. I want to get back into it but I honestly don’t even compare to the skill level. I’m extremely competitive by nature and been practicing for 3-5 hours everyday after school to try and get better. My issue is when I get on the court in basketball pe, I tend to forget how to shoot or what good passes and bad passes are. My handles are better than anyone else’s on varsity and my shooting is decent. I just choke a lot under pressure even though I rarely miss when practicing. How do I fix this?

Bruh I don’t play basketball and I tried out for my school team, and I actually made it but I don’t know much about basketball 😂😂

Damn. Thank you so much for this. You really broke this down.

Lets be real Im 5'5 Im a water boy Solved

Great video! But i thought it would even clearer if you stuck labels of their roles to their backs, so we can learn how different roles interact with each other.

I'm planning to play it in sports week 😢😢 i had nothing knowledge about it thanks for this video ❤❤❤❤❤

1:00 did he miss that lmao

Thank you bro. Other videos took too long to explain and you explained it better.

This video helped me to understand my position and its just my 1st time playing basketball

Short and simple I love it

I'm 14 , 5'9 and weigh 145 lbs . I have some experience of playing basketball but never been on a school team . What do ya'll think my position should be ?

short and right to the point

I feel I’m a power forward, I have trials in 2 days I’m so scared I don’t think I’m even that good enough, but I’ll re-edit this comment on how it goes Update: I have not received an email and have not heard from the team since, not one thing to say how well I done at the trials

I just moved to the Philippines and EVERYONE hoops here, but i'm hesitant to join in because the last time I played was in high school gym. Thanks for the quick breakdown, now I'll actually understand what's going on while I watch from my apartment window 😂

I'm 4 years old and 2 ft tall, I suck at basketball, so I've been the team's waterboy. I wanted to try being the team coach, what position should I be in?

I came here because I’m trying out for the basketball team at my high school with no experience except for terrible middle school instructions

Im 14, 5.8-9 and weigh 155lbs. Im currently practicing basketball so next year in my sophomore year Ill be able to get into the basketball team, and trying to figure out the positions and roles in basketball.

you guys are the best basketball guide for me in this world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......hope u will get million subscribers

15 y/o 165cm position: center pro year: 3 individual award - 7 times nba all-star - mvp season 2017-2018, 2018-2019 - 8 times nba playoffs final

My coach says im good at basketball and ask why I always want to get the ball when im only a point guard.. I didnt know there are other role besides point guard.. And I dont even know what is a point guard.. Thanks this help me a lot

I play PF, legit I haven’t made a single layup in my life and my specialty is 3’s, my coach doesn’t give a shit tho😂

Finally found the right video. Thanks a lot!

I came here bcz tomorrow is my sport meet😂😍🥰🥰

This was super helpful

"The role of the shooting guard is to shoot at long range..." *Attempts 3 point shot. Missed* LMAOF

Very interesting video about basketball.

The high school girls basketball coach wants me try out next year (Sophomore year). I have some basketball experience and I’m alright I guess. I like to run most of the time but I’m average speed and tire. What position should I try? I’m competitive, tall, and athletic according to the coach

thankyouiu verry much big help for me

I can't shoot, but I'm tall AF, so I guess I'm a rebounding and shot-blocking focused centre, or a power-forward who passes a lot XD

Great video thank you for the help🙏🏽

I know many people ask this but..I’m in middle school, I’m 5’2 ft, I LOVE shooting but I’m not that good defense. Which one should I pick?

Im 170 and 70 kg i know im pretty fat, so which position should i go ? Shooting : 9/10 Lay up : 5/10 3 pts : 8/10 pass : 8/10 I can dribble but not that fast at running oh yeah i can do some crossover Thanks.

I'm here bc I'm am trying out for a basketball team tomorrow I hope I make it 🙏🏽

Can somebody tell me what position I might be best for? I'm not tall. I'm good at defence...I like getting the ball. And I'm not as good at shooting

Thanks now I can play on

I am a 14year old 172cm in height and a good shooter and a good defender. I can block shots too. I can also finish at the rim. Which positions should i play??

Im tiny and it anoys me so bad, because I want to play small forward. Im 5,10 and 15 with most Small forwards being 6,3 or higher in my year.

What should i play? I'm 14, 150 pounds, 6 ft and have a vertical of like 26 inches or something. I'm not very good at shooting from behind the three point line, but I'm good at layups, ofc.

im a 72 year old transgender in the wbna im 4'2 and a centre whats the square root of 999999999

I need to watch this multiple times 😂

I'm a 5'5 small forward 13 yrs

This was so simple and easy to understand great vid for beginners!❤

my crush told me he played power forward, thus i’m here.

Your video was so helpful for me. Thank you :)

Im 5'9.5 and 14. What Position do i pick? Shooting - 9/10 Dribbling -8/10 Passing - 10/10 3pt - 8/10 Defense - 9/10 I weigh 178 - 177 pounds. And i play Pickup and organized. UPDATED

I'm a small forward and I love it

What if I'm twelve and 164 cm tall. What would be the best position for me? I'm not very good at shooting as well.

I came here because I watched the last dance reminiscing 90s basketball when I played when I was 15. Now 37 watching basketball games on RU-vid and hoping to join a local recreational basketball group. Theres also a hoop in my neighbourhood

Hey guys just started basketball half a year ago (used to play soccer and was one of the best in my state). I’m pretty athletic, my height is 6 foot and I’m 15 (projected to be 6’5 like my bro). If I learnt the game well and practiced hard would I be able to get into the nba?

I’m watching this entire playlist bc it’s my first week of playng basketball, we only had 6 weeks of practice, and my game is in 1 and 36 minutes

I'm a small forward and point guard

I love when I get the info I searched for in a short, informative video like this. I wish all were like this instead of the ten-minute-long, algorithm-milking nonsense videos that have completely diluted and ruined RU-vid.

lol 5’5 so I guess am a PG 🤣🤣

I love being tall but hate being in center...

Thank you! Very helpful

I HAVE A MATCH TMRW TYYYYY

I'm a 6'5" soon to be 15 year old and I only play small forward.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

13 years old - 5'5" - great ball handler - 3pt is just airball - mid range is fire though - horrible rebound - great finish at rim - ok passerWhat position should i play?

1:14 dude just threw the ball two passes away, instant bench if he ever played organised ball lol

I’m here cause I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 but trying to get into basketball and follow a team in the nba

Nice But pleaee do well to add subtitles I didn’t hear properly

Thank you! I get it now!

First league game today, probably should’ve watched this earlier.

Trying out for basketball in a few days, reconsidering my decision cause it looks HELLA confusing

I’m 13 and 5’9 (176 cm), the tallest in my immediate family is around 6’3 (190 cm) would I play center when I grow up if I were to grow to say 6’5 (196 cm)

Well I just came here to finally identify what should position I played because , way back there, my father train me how to play a good basketball player way back then, he always keep saying that, "You should never be contented in one role or position, You will get easy to be defended, You should know how to play the 5 position or simply You should play "All around" so that in any situation you can quickly adjust and make a good play," although my father's strict guidance and training where i want to quit playing basketball because how hard he train me but in the end , thanks to him I can play basketball And help my team to win our every game although I'm not saying that I master all the position, but what my father taught me the basics of those , In the end, I was the one who benefited all of the hellish training with my father, P.s my father is not a pro basketball player, He is only a regular player who loves to play basketball 😊

Small Forward is the more complete or fully player but I like Power Forwards too

OMG this video was Sooo helpful. I didn't get this too much and all your videos are awesome and clear. Thanks! :)

- I'm 5'4 - Good at passing - Not so good at dribbling (because i easily get scared during 1on1 but im good when im free) - Not so good at shooting midrange probably 3-5 out of 10 tries when cold but when hot 5-7 out of 10 - Not so good with 3s - Good at Layups - Good at rebounding because of high verticals despite of height (but sometimes reckless and short so i prefer to not get the rebound and give it to the taller team mates - Good at Defending - Good at stealing the ball (but also reckless sometimes) - Get blocks sometimes (probably 2-3 blocks per game near the 3pt line and midrange) I know I suck but I want to know what position should i really go with to practice on it.

Can we go anywhere while dribling on the court

im 6ft (182cm) and im 13. what positon should i play

Thank you

Thank you so much

great video

Basketball tryouts soon trying to figure out what position I should play I’m 5’4” 7th grade 120 pounds and suggestions for positions would be helpful

I play as a 4 most of the time but I also play as a small forward and a center :p here's how much I play each one in order: Power Forward Small Forward Center

ball is life

Thanks really helped

Pwr forward all the way babyyyy🥴💘

Im 5'4, can play good perimeter defense,can shoot mid range, good acce l and decel, and rebound. What do you think i should play

I'm a 4'7 and point guard and small forward

This helped alot

I'm *5'9* , People in my university is around my height, So I could play any position, from Point Guard to Center, If I were to pick a position, which position would fit me the most? *3 PT Shooting - 6.5/10* (I shoot better at deep three than close three, recently just practiced mastering the three and does not shoot from 3 that much because I do not rely on my skills, so this would be somewhat unaccurate. And this could be set to 7.5) *Mid Range Shooting - 9/10* (This Varies on my defender, the better defender they are, the lower my shot percentage is) *Layups - 10/10* (I am aggressive and drives a lot) *Passing - 10/10* (I love getting assists and playing the team, I'm normally a Pass-First if I am playing the PG Position) *Dribbling - 7/10* (I'm good at dribbling and making moves, This would've been a 8-9/10 but I do not dribble that much as I rely on my strength when playing, I do not have confidence on where to start doing those kinds of dribblings unless if it is a 1 on 1) *Defense - 8/10* (Varies on who am I guarding, but most of the time they couldn't get past me, would've been a 9 but my low percentage of getting a block is getting in the way) *Rebounding - 6/10* (as a tall player, I do not always hustle in rebounding, but sometimes as I do) People always put me in the Center or Power Forward position, but *I play better when I'm put at the Small Forward position* or wherever and whenever if the position is normally on the outside of the perimeter.

power forward. and the shooting guard

What position should i pick Shoot midrange 7/10 3pt 5/10 Layup 10/10 Passing 9/10 Dribbling 10/10 Post moves 5/10 Defense 10/10 Steals 4/10 Blocking 8/10