5 Basketball Player Positions And Their Duties To Win Matches

The position of basketball player (Unsplash)

YOGYAKARTA - Basketball is one of the sports that is loved by the people of Indonesia. The sport, which comes from the United States (US), is played by five people in one team with the target of entering the ball into the opponent's ring. Each position of basketball player chooses their respective roles in working together to win the match.

Two teams that compete in basketball must compete to be able to put the ball into the ring against it. A team that can score more points until the game ends will come out as winners. The basketball game takes place within 4 x 10 minutes, based on the provisions of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

Every player in basketball must understand each other's duties based on their position. So what are the positions of basketball players in one team?

The key to winning in basketball matches does not only depend on attack. The defense or defender also has the same role as the importance of winning. Here are five basketball player positions you need to know.

Point guard is the position of basketball player who acts as the team's attack regulator. This position is the same as a playmaker in a football team player. Point guard players must have the ability to control the ball, dribble, and feed their colleagues.

Usually the point guard position is filled by players who have the shortest posture. The greatness of a point guard is measured by the number of assists (the number of point earners he can give. In a defensive formation, the role of point guard is in the first layer of defense. This player is also tasked with stealing the ball from the opponent so that possession of the ball turns to his team.

A power forward player is tasked with catching a ball that bounces off the ring or a rebound ball either. The power forward position is down or near the ring either as his team attacks or when defending under the ring itself.

Players who occupy power forward positions are usually those who are tall and have a strong physique. A power forward takes a lot of action in the ring to shoot from close range or force opponents to commit violations.

Shooting guard is a position for basketball players that is quite often highlighted. Shooting guard players serve as long-distance football shooters. Therefore, this player must have accurate shooting skills. Usually this player will throw the ball into the ring from a perimeter line distance (the area around the three-point line limit).

In addition to having high or accurate accuracy, a shooting guard must also have creativity in shooting in various angles. The shooting guard position is usually filled by players who have a higher posture than the point guard. When the team attacks, this player will help and replace the role of point guard.

The center player served as a defense bastion to block the opponent's attack. Usually this position is occupied by players who have the largest and highest posture in the team. A center must be able to ward off enemy fire, guard the defense area, and prevent opponents from picking up rebound balls.

Players who are in the center must be able to prevent opposing players who want to score points. Usually a center will win the ball when the jump ball (the starting ball starts the match). In addition, this player also often makes shots from near the ring which usually provokes opposing players to commit violations.

Small forward is tasked with helping and taking on the role of point guard when under pressure from the opponent. A small forward must have one-on-one abilities (one-on-one) so that they can win a duel. This position must be filled by players who are aggressive and strong, both in dribbling and printing piun.

Demikianlah daftar posisi pemain basket yang harus dianggah sebelum bertanding. Setiap posisi tidak ada yang lebih unggul karena semuanya memiliki peran penting masing-masing. Kemenangan pertandingan basket hanya dapat dicapai ketika setiap posisi bisa bersinergi menciptakan permain yang ciamik.

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