How to Play Basketball : What Are the Positions in Basketball?

There are five positions in basketball, including the point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center. Find out what the jobs of each position are in basketball with help from an athletic trainer in this free video on playing basketball and basketball positions.

Expert: DW Walker
Contact: www.trainingwithdw.com
Bio: DW Walker, an alumna of Manhattanville College, spent her collegiate career as a varsity basketball and softball player while student training in both the sports medicine and strength and conditioning
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• basketball
• passing
• shooting
• dribble
• basketball courts
• basketball drills
• basketball positions
• free throws
• jump shots
• basketball defense

[Nirvezz]

I'm called the team's A hole. The rare but equally important 6th position. I throw the ball at the oponents heads and starts fights. :P

[TheJuluk]

She looks like Lil' Wayne's sister

[xtzyshuadog]

so points card relays shin guard shoots small forward blocks or scores power forward clears house and a center jumps it and to usually scores the best. Cool!

[videoshare123]

crap i got confused and tried out for baseball

[jpowner5]

i bet she smells

[brendan861]

Im a center

[ajtaylor2818]

lol rock

[ROCKBUDDIES0926]

I bet this would help me out.... Except im laying in bed without sound :(

[InflatableConan2]

My favorite Power Forward is Dennis Rodman.

[TheCrazy243]

Im point guard and shortest player. (5'1) Im the fast handle dribble. My shooter are poor :/ i have to lay up and score.

[TheColoredWorld]

i'm a center.

[youwatchmejerk]

Point guard=swag