Center
This is generally your tallest players. They generally are positioned near the basket.
Offensive - The center's goal is to get open for a pass and to
shoot. They are also responsible for blocking defenders, known as
picking or screening, to open other players up for driving to the basket
for a goal. Centers are expected to get some offensive rebounds and
put-backs.
Defensive - On defense, the center's main responsibility is to
keep opponents from shooting by blocking shots and passes in the key
area. They also are expected to get a lot of rebounds because they're
taller.
Forward.
Your next tallest players will most likely be your forwards. While a
forward may be called upon to play under the hoop, they may also be
required to operate in the wings and corner areas.
Offensive - Forwards are responsible to get free for a pass, take outside shots, drive for goals, and rebound.
Defensive - Responsibilities include preventing drives to the goal and rebounding.
Guard
These are potentially your shortest players and they should be really
good at dribbling fast, seeing the court, and passing. It is their job
to bring the ball down the court and set up offensive plays.
Offensive - Dribbling, passing, and setting up offensive plays
are a guard's main responsibilities. They also need to be able to drive
to the basket and to shoot from the perimeter.
Defensive - On defense, a guard is responsible for stealing passes, contesting shots, preventing drives to the hoop, and for boxing out.
For me Basketball has always been a competitive sport, playing since I
was 11 years old. Even though I do not play as competitive as before it
is still a great sport enjoyed by both young and old and males and
females.
