Basketball Positions

Shooting Guard (Off guard)

They are the main shooter in the team all the same it is on the whole from long distance. Can also be called an "off" guard. This guard has similar duties to the point guard however in many instances doesn't bring the ball up the court. The player should be able to "catch and shoot. * The job of the shooting guard is to get open and think a shot or think one more open player to keep the ball moving.

As the name suggests the shooting guard has the job of scoring. Eventually the shooting guard will be the best shooter in the team, with the ability to score three pointers with some consistency. He will be taller than the point guard and will know how to move without the ball. Good positional play is crucial. A good ball handler and passer he will also possess quick and agile feet. Is the one who may assume the point guards role on occasion. .

Requirements of a Shooting Guard:

• Capable of playing with both hands
• Good knowledge of the game
• Ready to score and create when necessary
• Natural ability to run the team
• Quality shooter
• Excellent dribbling skills
• Great ball handler
• Constant threat to opponents
• Great passer
• Able to put points on the board
• Possess speed and quickness of foot
• Good movement in tight situations
• Excellent at hard-nosed defense
• Capable of reading defenses

Generally if a team is to be successful then the Shooting guard will be scoring three pointers with ease He will understand the offense, so that he can replace for the point guard should he be over played or leave the game. The main priority is to hit the basket and to assist others to do the same.