Basketball Positions and Roles

Basketball Positions and Roles, in this video I breakdown the different positions in Basketball and the roles in each position. The main positions in Basketball is Points Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward, Power Forward, and Center. There are also secondary positions like the Point Forward, Point Center, and Swing Guard, which I will breakdown in future videos. Understanding the different positions in Basketball is very important fo you to play Basketball and know what is looked upon you to do in whatever position you play. I hope this video help you understand the different positions in Basketball in the NBA and NCAA and other leagues around the world.
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0:00 Start
0:11 Point Guard
2:56 Shoot Guard
4:03 Small Forward
6:18 Swing Guard
7:51 Power Forward
9:48 Center
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[@bballcoachallen]

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[@tunkycool]

Wow, those guys at the back are really taking their time with their warmups. 😂

[@bballcoachallen]

lol

[@willtennent6171]

It’s a green screen fs

[@benl.6686]

@@willtennent6171 woooooshh

[@tapiwamasarira2931]

@@benl.6686 right over his head

[@cronic8979]

☠️

[@PurXion_777]

thx, im literally just getting into the sport and i have absolutely no clue what goes on in the court despite me somehow loving the game

[@bballcoachallen]

happy to help

[@ilovetravisscott08]

Literally me rn

[@KonwTheTrut]

Lol same

[@blaze300zx7]

That's crazy! And with me I've always been a fan of the game but never play structured ball so never really knew the responsibilities of each position lol

[@realmartin6118]

Same

[@adds9130]

0:11 Point Guard 2:56 Shoot Guard 4:03 Small Forward 6:18 Swing Guard 7:51 Power Forward 9:48 Center

[@s1lence720]

Appreciate it

[@204shifty]

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[@deuspalirroia]

Or you can scroll to the bottom of the description on his video, but comments are checked more so

[@ErlingGrey]

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[@nathanielgyesky7316]

I hope both sides of your pillow are cold tonight

[@gustavoandrade9260]

Thank you very much for the content you pass, I'm Brazilian and I don't have many training conditions but your videos help me a lot

[@bballcoachallen]

Happy to help! Keep up the hard work! Lots of great players have come from Brazil

[@gustavoandrade9260]

@@bballcoachallen One day I'll be there too

[@kentrostomy6088]

@@gustavoandrade9260 good luck

[@Biggietothecheese]

I love how much work you put into these videos like sectioning it out with each position in the video having it perfectly aligned when you said the next position, incredible man!

[@bballcoachallen]

I appreciate that! Thank you, I have done it on a few videos, I need to do it on more

[@HarmanHundal01]

Model players for each position Point Guard: Magic Johnson Shooting Guard: Michael Jordan Small Forward: Larry Bird Power Forward: Tim Duncan Centre: Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul Jabbar

[@bballcoachallen]

And here's some breakdowns of those players for you 😊😊😊 Magic Johnson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnbMpatvia-sqcU Bird: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eILPdaKmf8ilpNU MJ: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZO7eKqjp8qEnZo Duncan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqYhWCGqMSGl9k Wilt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2aymZuMjtqVoZo Kareem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5fclKOKqbJ6sLs

[@curtisfoy6735]

Just started to get into watching basketball and your videos are awesome thanks

[@bballcoachallen]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@grmgt]

Thank you so much, this was the best video i found about the topic! Subscribed.

[@bballcoachallen]

Awesome, thank you! I am glad you enjoyed

[@bigpileofpuke]

HBO's Winning Time and the Suns' dominance has reignited my interest in basketball. Thank you for this detailed explanation coach!

[@bballcoachallen]

nice! Your welcome

[@nintendoswitchbot8973]

Thanks so much, I want to join the school basketball team, but had no clue what position I would want, but now I know so, thanks a lot

[@bballcoachallen]

your welcome

[@dkHalaHala]

Great video Allen, thank you! I'm kind of new to basketball, and I want to know more about it. Can you please make a video about how drafting works? If it's not a problem of course! I would appreciate it. :D

[@bballcoachallen]

Become great, get an agent and apply for the NBA draft ... usually you need to have professional or University experience

[@ayno6891]

great explanation thanks alot

[@bballcoachallen]

You are welcome!

[@Lallidon_]

This is going to help me be a good sf

[@bballcoachallen]

I hope it does, work hard

[@TObio169]

Thank you sir !

[@bballcoachallen]

your welcome

[@Lev782]

Anthony Davis is a great example of a PF/C that can shoot and do work in the post!

[@bballcoachallen]

agreed

[@kaamil9620]

And he’s a good dunker

[@yapha3284]

great video

[@bballcoachallen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jettplaysbasketball2148]

Thankyou so much ch I play for the junior hawks in the nbl and I needed this

[@bballcoachallen]

NICE, glad I could help

[@danfu_2073]

I'm pretty late but this really helps me understand the game more as I'm new to the sport

[@bballcoachallen]

happy to help

[@marktiupin7042]

Thanks a lot

[@bballcoachallen]

Your welcome

[@marktiupin7042]

@@bballcoachallen Allen thanks for feedback. It's a big pleasure for me. I am from Ukraine. My greetings. Furthermore i want to change our ukrainian basketball society in commercial way of doing business. Yours sincerely subscriber from city Nova Kahovka Cherson region.

[@bennypolzer-lauzon5889]

Hey coach, I'm already 19 and want to get better at basketball. I started playing basketball for the first time my senior year of high school and then was selected to the Rep/varsity U19 team the next season. We never ended up playing due to covid but I was wondering if I could get tips on what position I should play. I am 6,5 6,6 (in shoes) and was the biggest guy on my team. I was playing C/PF (bigman) and I weighed at the time around 230. I could dunk the ball with a running start but could not standing dunk. I am not good at dribbling and could not hit 3s. I sometimes could shoot from close to medium mid-range but I mostly got my points through backdowns in the post and laying it up. I really enjoy playing in the post at the bigman position. Should I switch my positions an try to learn guard/ small forward skills like dribbling and shooting or improve my post play, vert/athleticism and off hand layups?

[@siddharthtechnical535]

Your video really helped me lot. Can you plz make a video on the basket ball champions and their tricks

[@bballcoachallen]

I will.... check out some of my breakdowns as well. kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGaJY41ifzICCBRWM-4y6Qgq

[@alexfinancedicenoalgodinat76]

Great video, thanks

[@bballcoachallen]

Glad you liked it!

[@alexfinancedicenoalgodinat76]

@@bballcoachallen now I can understand a lot of the why's of the game. I'm an ocassional player but I'm helping my cousins with their game and what to do to get better.

[@bballcoachallen]

Nice! Happy I can help... Since your helping your cousins make sure they become great shooters, shooting the 3 is one of the most important things today in Basketball

[@alexfinancedicenoalgodinat76]

@@bballcoachallen definitely, since Curry set the standards I'm doing everything I can on that department

[@jaydenrivera7731]

I’m on my way to tryouts rilizing I don’t know what to play so thanks for telling me

[@bballcoachallen]

your welcome, good luck

[@rainerdainyt6345]

Hey coach! Thank you for tips, any ideas for an 12y old, 5’8? Also when I’m in a game last year, they keep shouting at me when I stay in paint for 20 seconds

[@bballcoachallen]

work on your Basketball skills everyday, learn every position, and work on your strength as well... On offense your only allowed in the key for 3 seconds

[@ohyeahyeah4951]

Small forward but learn point guard just in case

[@Theforcesconsumeme]

5 8 for a 12 year old you're definitely gonna grow above 6 ft

[@sedricsegundo7186]

thx

[@bballcoachallen]

your welcome

[@jihoonlim1906]

Hey coach! I've been training for my hs freshman team tryouts for a while, just trying to develop my game as a whole, but I'm still struggling to find what position to play two weeks ahead of tryouts. I'm 59, 170, very skill based, average or a little below average athleticism. The mid range, handles, and 3 point shots are my strengths, but when driving to the basket, my speed and quick first step make it very difficult. My post game is great, but now that the competition is much taller, I don't see that as a valid skill anymore. Cuts are average and passing is a little above average. I've been thinking sg or sf, and although i think i'd fit the sg pos better, the spot is being tried out for by so many, it would clog up my chances. Thanks in advance!

[@jihoonlim1906]

^14 years old btw

[@bballcoachallen]

depends on team and your height as well but I would say guard

[@justynlumchan2511]

Thanks

[@bballcoachallen]

your welcome

[@Smokeydabear52]

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[@riyana5477]

Sad Packers Fan oop

[@claire.823]

@@Smokeydabear52 when you're good at something, never do it for free lmao

[@AlfieAQ]

hello, great video coach. im 14 6'1. I have good overall defense, a good mid and im probably the fastest player. In your general opinion what would you say is an appropriate position

[@bballcoachallen]

Forward or Center depending on team

[@kevinp1030]

nice one bro

[@bballcoachallen]

Thanks 🔥

[@kevinp1030]

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[@brucemercer7753]

Al in Canada when do they bring in the SHOT CLOCK? Because in a game without the Shot Clock. If you have a Pass Only Point Guard and his Defender backs off that means you have essentially WON the game if you can just set up a few misdirection plays to score on. You can just get the LEAD and had the ball to your Pass Only Point Guard and watch the Clock Countdown to Victory.

[@bballcoachallen]

At the Club Level there is a shot clock (rep/aau), for High school games I am unsure as I havnt coached, played, or been a ref for that level for a very long time, I did see an article that there was a vote against the shot clock in high school.

[@naimbn3702]

hi im 17 and 6'0 and my favorite position is sf but because of height im sometimes unable to play that do you think I should still try and play sf and work on my athetic ability and strength

[@justmelso3378]

Hey coach I’m 12 6ft 180 pounds I am a knockdown midrange shooter I have handles and can slash and get in the paint. Right now I play small forward but sometimes play point guard and power forward. What position do you think I should play?

[@bballcoachallen]

You will most likely be placed at Center but if you were on a team I would coach I would have you change throughout the game between forward and center

[@SDD0607]

Hey I’m 5’3 and 13 I just started playing a couple months ago and I’m not sure what position I should play I’m pretty good at shooting mid range but can’t really shoot 3s well I’m pretty good at lay ups and driving, my ball handling is okay but there’s still room for improvement what position do you think I play.

[@bballcoachallen]

I would be thinking guard

[@davidkellylifting5915]

Is there any way I can get a position change at my high school. I am a 5'8" Shooting guard and 14. I want to play the point guard position but my coach says that there are many shorter kids on the team and that is why I have to play the shooting guard position. I can handle the ball, shoot very consistent mid-range shots and somewhat consistent 3pt shots, and play very good perimeter defense. I am asking this as my doctor says that I will most likley be 6'1". But most colleges want a shooting guard who is at least 6'4"

[@bballcoachallen]

If your going to be 6'1 than you could be a swing guard (PG, SG combo... I used to play that I am 6'2). In your highlight tapes obviously show your defense, shooting, driving but also spend a lot of time one passing, look for players to get the assist even if your playing SG in Highschool you will still have the ball in your hands a lot of the time. So you will have a chance to get a ton of assists. This way you can prove yourself as a Shooting Guard and Point Guard. Your in a good spot because now you will have a chance to play 2 positions which gives you a greater chance of going somewhere in Basketball... The more positions you can play the better

[@GabrielGarcia-eu6vr]

Fort lauderdale beach in the background! Used to ball up here almost every weekend back before the pandemic

[@bballcoachallen]

I was there for 3 days before a cruise ... I played one evening against a group of guys and my shot was way off ... was fun there ... and it was an amazing court

[@Denali1696]

Ok so I started playing this year and haven’t Been on a team yet im good at mid Range shooting good post moves with good dribbling my 3pt% is 25 and I’m not great at defending what is your suggestions

[@bballcoachallen]

foot speed drills for defense kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGab_wu158LrHStPL-2m5H2V Also here is a playlist of videos for shooting 3s kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGZrrsMohEq-czN8fn6XxlxS

[@gustavoandrade9260]

Do you have any tips for becoming a better small forward / power forward?

[@bballcoachallen]

I will be doing a Power Forward breakdown soon, I have a Small Forwards Tactics video coming out later today... Here are some videos you might also like: 5 Moves For Forwards: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3W0oqVpf7ejkLc Roles of Small Forwards: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWbKe52dgtVqe5Y Small Forward Exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWLLZYOenJp2hMU Small Forward Dribbling Training: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faaspKWFaq6Viqc I hope these videos help

[@gustavoandrade9260]

@@bballcoachallen Ok thanks

[@joshualau5155]

I am a great overall player. I can shoot, finsih around the rim and all that stuff at around a decent level. However, I don't have a specialty, something that I can do better than most people. I'm 14 years, about 5'10, strong, not reall fast, can't really jump. Any suggestions? I'm considering being a post defender but I don't know how to guard the post when I'm not guarding a player who is posting up. Any tips?

[@bballcoachallen]

Your still young I never started using my size as a guard until grade 12. Thats when I learned being a 6'2, and 205 pound guard made it easy to get to the rim, between that and shooting was my specialty. For yourself you may find yourself sliding more into a forward or guard position later on, so I would say keep working on your shot especially if its already good, it could become insanely amazing. Learn to use your strength to drive to the rim. Then learn to use your strength on defense, maybe look into Kyle Lowry and he plays for yourself. Work on agility ladder drills for quickness.

[@wilsoniothegreat6162]

Hey, I’m 5’7, 12 years old, and I weigh 109 pounds, I can jump high and I’m ok at shooting, and the worse with handles, what position should I play? And what I should focus more on

[@shannoncleopas9915]

I am 16,5'7 and im a small forward,i have a very low percentage when it comes to shootimg even thou in perimeter range,should i improve and focus on my strength to drive in the rim ?

[@bballcoachallen]

yes but also work on your shooting

[@scorpiog9467]

Hi god bless have a good one.

[@bballcoachallen]

Thanks you too

[@icePalm00]

I’m 6’9 230lb , with a 43 inch vertical, and when I play a traditional basket ball game even though I’m the second tallest on my team I still play the Small Foward position

[@bballcoachallen]

thats good, become a great shooter who can slash to the rim, read the defense and cut back door ... work on foot speed to become the fastest defender

[@icePalm00]

@@bballcoachallen thanks and I’m working the perimeter shot, my coach wants me to shoot very consistently. So I can carry more the offensive side of the game, and before I started shooting threes more consistent I was cutting to the back door to get lobs, and the defense started playing down on me and defended my passing lanes, because I didn’t have a good shot, but now they play me up. I’m the defensive anchor on my team but more like a lockdown defender.

[@theventus]

Hey ! So, Im 5'8 almost 16 y.o Just got into bb a year ago , pretty good at mid range , 3's and posting up and such ... What should i play ?

[@bballcoachallen]

I would say guard

[@Almostbatman11]

I only know football and 2k21 looks good so I'm tryna know the basics before I mix up positions

[@TezzSOA]

Hey coach I've been here before and was 5,6 good shooter and average ball handling but now i dropped of a little shooting wise and became a great playmaker and ball handler I'm 5,8 now. I'm taller than any one in my group but I play like a point guard and like getting my teammates buckets.

[@bballcoachallen]

Nice! Thats good, keep working on shooting as thats become really important but being position less is really the new way of playing

[@TezzSOA]

@@bballcoachallen thanks cool

[@prime6593]

Hi Allen I'm 13 in 8th grade 5'7 135lbs I'm a decent shooter great ball handler and okay finisher but I need to work on my defense and passing what do you suggest me to do?

[@bballcoachallen]

for defense, agility drills... for passing make a target on the wall and aim to hit it with 1 hand and 2 hand passes, dribble past the target and pass the ball, 2 ball dribbling hitting target with one ball

[@klutch8753]

I play positions 1 and 2 depending if the team has a better ball handler or shooter than myself also mainly because I'm only 5'6". I prefer to adjust my style based on the personnel on my team and how the defense plays. P. S. I do love to shoot but i will not hesitate to pass to the best open man.

[@juliusclarenceledesma1871]

Hello Coach Allen! I would like to ask if which one of these 5 positions have the most difficult role and core of the team?

[@bballcoachallen]

Depends... on offense usually the PG is the leader, and on defense the center is usually the leader/anchor.... Each position can be difficult depending on who your playing.

[@japanesekid1674]

@@bballcoachallen hey coach what do you think I should focus on for power forward

[@sararah.]

I’m a 12yo girl who’s abt 5ft and I’m thinking about joining my middle school’s basketball Team. I look a lot taller then I actually am because I’m really slim. I’m a good shooter, but I’m not a good handler ,but I’m working on that. What position do I think would be for me?

[@benb4664]

Hey basketball coach allen, I'm 14, 6'2, weigh 132 llbs, my 3 point shots are pretty bad, my handles are getting better and I'm probably the best out of all my friends around the rim, my mid range sucks my defence is average, I have a tendency not to pass but my passing is pretty good, I don't normally get blocks but I do steal frequently, I have no clue what position to play and i really need some help.

[@bballcoachallen]

for your size and age I would say center or forward

[@ebaduddin5788]

Hey so iam a 5'9 shooting guard but I can't shoot consistently from three but my mid range percentage is about 40% and I can't run any offense but I can cut to the rim very fast but as a shooting guard I'm forced not to do that as thats a sf or pf job, I am also very good at perimeter defense and help defense what do you suggest I should do to find the perfect position to play as?

[@bballcoachallen]

shooting is becoming important for all positions so I would definitely work on that for a few hours everyday

[@nevwright4397]

I'm 12 5,4 I'm good at defence and finishing around the rim and mid range shots I also have good handles my mum is 5,10 and my dad is 6,1 what position should I play

[@bballcoachallen]

You will most likely be a guard or forward, shooting, dribbling, defense will be very important

[@amenaab]

I’m 13 , 110lbs and 5’6 do Uno any roles I could play? Because I’m pretty bad at shooting and only getting started

[@bballcoachallen]

speed will be your friend at your size, playing strong defense looking to force steals and ball handling skills will allow you to attack the rim for layups... .then work on shooting to expand your game

[@isabellatucker4681]

I'm learning this stuff so my bf can talk to me about his practices and I'll understand what he's talking ab

[@bballcoachallen]

your an amazing gf I hope he knows how much your doing just to talk to him

[@isabellatucker4681]

Update: he broke up with me lmao

[@bballcoachallen]

well that really sucks!

[@macro0n60hz4]

@@isabellatucker4681 😭🙏

[@watchtowerliam5648]

@@isabellatucker4681 was gonna say w gf but L bf

[@gamerkid5366]

What position should I play I never played before but I might get into it I am 4/11 or 4/12

[@bballcoachallen]

try them all, see how you like it

[@spicyshizz2850]

Have you played yet?

[@yeahthatschill7987]

I’m planning on playing next school yeah I’m a freshman and I’m 6’2 so would I get ready to play PG PF or C? Thanks and good video!

[@bballcoachallen]

Depends on the team, as a grade 9 and 6'2 you could be a center or forward, but if your fast, and able to handle the ball and shoot you could be an amazing Point guard or shooting guard

[@addisonzucker1532]

im a freshman and im 5'3 lol

[@SOA_yt]

dude i’m seeing got us tickets to a game so i need to learn this stuff lol

[@sandwichicecreamelove7973]

Hey I've been playing conditions for a tryout for basketball and I've been struggling and might not make the team. My coach said I need to practice how to do positions, I am still confused )

[@bballcoachallen]

he is probably talking about knowing what to do at different areas of the court. Knowing different cuts, knowing when to pass and who to pass too, etc

[@sandwichicecreamelove7973]

@@bballcoachallen ohh yes that's the point. I am good at handling the ball but I just suck at which area I am playing in

[@nicopowers6843]

this guy really loves mark gasol

[@bballcoachallen]

He was a great player

[@vxtrayzonx5191]

hey, coach Allen, I’m a pretty new viewer but I was wondering what position you think would be best for me, i’m 5'10 and 10 and a half stone, i’m a good shooter, but i’m at my best behind the 3 point line, I would say I’ve got good handles and don’t usually struggle to get to the rim, which allows me to get lay ups, though I’m not a great dunker cause I don’t usually jump high enough.

[@vxtrayzonx5191]

15 years old, btw ^

[@bballcoachallen]

You would be a point guard in North America

[@TeenWrld]

PG-SF

[@nathanielgyesky7316]

If you’re 5’4 in 8th grade, where would you recommend? I’m currently looking at shooting guard to potentially try out for

[@callumhoulston1786]

im pretty new but im 5'4 and so is my friend who's been playing it for ages and he says shooting guard is the best for short people if you can learn to push defenders further out either by ankle brakes or passing then you need to be able to hit from the 3 points line as taller players will be up front currentlly im looking as small forward in games cus im faster then defenders but if your not then shooting guard is best learn 3 pointers

[@TeenWrld]

Need more info

[@ptmirage8473]

Hey I'm almost 17 and I'm 6'2" or 6'3" I suck at shooting and dribbling but I'm fine at defense and great at layups. Should I play at PG? I always wanted to be SF but it's hard with my height, what you think?

[@bballcoachallen]

I would say shooting guard, but definitely work on shooting, a lot of coaches are looking for shooters right now... Here are some videos on shooting a basketball kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGYhR9t1ktHd9Wd0mYjmintW

[@ptmirage8473]

@@bballcoachallen Ok thanks. I hope it's going to help

[@2kballer995]

yo just a question is a power forward more a slasher or is the small forward more a slasher?

[@bballcoachallen]

small forward ... but the 2 positions are starting to mesh into one

[@2kballer995]

@@bballcoachallen alright thanks

[@TeenWrld]

Small forward but they can both be

[@jr.smiththehennessygod2249]

13 years old 5 foot 7 115 pounds, good shooter, solid handles and pretty agile, good court vision, and decent defense. What position should I play coach? (Oh yes, and I have massive thighs so I have one the best verticals in my school for my age. Average jump is about 27 inches. 30 if I’m really trying. Kinda insecure about the huge thighs so it’s kinda to find pants that fit well.)

[@bballcoachallen]

I would look at guard... but it does come down to the coach and team

[@aviator2117]

I’m 5’9 and 14. I don’t think I’ve hit a growth spurt yet, but yeah. I’m not too good at shooting and my dribbling is decent. Any recommendations?

[@TeenWrld]

Need more info but you should prob be SF or PF

[@MovieGrubber]

I’m a good finisher and driver. I am an ok shooter and amazing dribbler and rack up steals. I play the wing (shooting guard and small forward) best position for me?

[@bballcoachallen]

maybe forward

[@TeenWrld]

Nobody has tried you at PG?

[@kaycebrown3991]

Hello, I recently just made my team. I am 5'3 (14 yr. old) My team has me playing the two bc of my running ablility. I am a decent dribbler and shooter and I am quick on defense. Is this position right for me, and of so, any tips for becomeing better?

[@bballcoachallen]

yes ... foot speed drills will help you gain an even bigger advantage on defense ... always room to improve shooting especially when shooting is becoming the biggest part of the game

[@kaycebrown3991]

@@bballcoachallen thanks so much, will do! :) Stay safe!!

[@smokinmangoblair4801]

Hey Allen. I'm 6ft, average at two-pointers, three-pointers, and passing, however good at floaters layups, defense, and especially rejecting the ball. What position do you think would best suit me? Thanks.

[@TeenWrld]

What age?

[@smokinmangoblair4801]

@@TeenWrld 17

[@TeenWrld]

@@smokinmangoblair4801 that’s tuff I got to go SF

[@vilarideoliveira3036]

I'm 13 and 6'0 I currently play hockey but I'm getting interested in basketball, what position should i play? My post defense is mediocre and rebounding is below avg and i have a below average vertical. I'm also a big man and my strength is above average

[@bballcoachallen]

You will most likely be placed as Center on average height teams or Forward on Bigger teams... Foot speed drills will be important and low post drills, and shooting here are some playlists Foot speed: kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGab_wu158LrHStPL-2m5H2V Shooting Form kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGZQhpJaofUyWVZ3qLoEp2sn Low Post Moves kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGaD07TAy_2Ha11zLCAdmKYr

[@Snalil]

Same, The only difference between me and you is that I’m 5’2 😂

[@suzuki7557]

I'm 15, 6'1, 165 lbs, I am very good at defence, but not so very good at offence. I am very strong, what position should I play?

[@bballcoachallen]

Forward or Center

[@gorillaboner1453]

Hey coach I’m ok at shooting and I’m ok at dribbling and I’m good at layups and I’m 12 and im 4”11 what positions should I play

[@bballcoachallen]

I would be leaning towards guard or forward... but learn all positions as you never know what happens in the future

[@gorillaboner1453]

Ok

[@gorillaboner1453]

Thank u so much

[@ohyeahyeah4951]

Shooting guard just get good handles and a 8/10 shot

[@nimamarali6101]

Im 15 5"11 im good at handling the ball and im good with scouring but im not that good with shooting. what position can i play.

[@bballcoachallen]

I would say guard

[@laeeea.f7465]

Hey, wat position do u think I should play?, I’m 16 and 5”8, I’ve played center before, but I’m really good at defence, I’m fast and a good shooter.

[@bballcoachallen]

guard

[@laeeea.f7465]

@@bballcoachallen thank you, this really helps

[@bballcoachallen]

happy to help

[@Treballa]

@@laeeea.f7465 shooting guard

[@laeeea.f7465]

@@Treballa thankss💓

[@fishermanlad4270]

What position would a 6’4 person be in high school basketball

[@bballcoachallen]

depends on team while I have seen 6'4 players being a Center as a senior its rare and usually 6'4 is a guard more often than not. Sometimes a Forward but usually at smaller schools

[@jacobmorales210]

Hey what position should I play I’m 11 5’7 and 199

[@bballcoachallen]

at that age you will probably put as a forward or center... but dont forget to train as a guard too, you never know what will happen in the future

[@Ben_hicks]

Basketball Coach Allen what do I play I’m 11 and 5’3

[@yfliu592]

@@Ben_hicks a guard

[@roch3586]

UR A ELEVEN?? dang ur gonna become really tall trust me!

[@muci528]

I'm 5'10, 137 lbs, 14y. I have a good defense I jump very high, I'm a good Mid Range shooter, I have a tuff lay up package, and I am strong. What position should I play? Edit: I forgot to mention that I currently play SF and SG

[@bballcoachallen]

I would say those positions you already play... really work on shooting, its very important right now... also work on agility and foot speed

[@muci528]

@@bballcoachallen ok, thanks

[@jace2057]

I play a hybrid guard/forward but my actual role is sg

[@TezzSOA]

Coach I'm 5,6 13 good shooter average dribbler great defender what should I play

[@bballcoachallen]

most likely guard

[@TheJoelTV]

This vid is over a year old, so I’m not sure if you check recent comments, but I’m 17 years old, I’m 6’5 and weigh 250(was 260 last month - been going lean for a little), I love shooting etc when it comes to the guard stuff, but when I play team ball 4v4 or 5v5 I usually get out at center(which is understandable)...I was just wondering what you personally thought, and a word of encouragement would help😁

[@bballcoachallen]

6'5 in pickup games is usually a center (Im 6'2 and im a center in pick ups too unless im lucky and someone taller is playing) ... talk your teammates into spreading and running a 5 out or 4 out with lots of off ball movement and screens and cuts through the key for easy baskets. plus by spreading the floor it opens up the floor for easy baskets... but at the same time if you get a mismatch destroy the shorter players in the post lol ... 6'5 is a good heigh for a guard or an undersized forward so you could work on skills at all those positions to fit onto any team

[@skinnychester5823]

I’m 15 years old and I’m 5,8. I’m a really good shot blocker and mid range shooter. What position would you recommend for me?

[@bballcoachallen]

maybe small forward

[@olliebollieboi9753]

I’m 10 and 4.9 and I want to play small forward is that ok

[@bballcoachallen]

I would say its ok, but it comes down to coach and team

[@areanrodriguez9863]

Shoot am looking at being a SG

[@bballcoachallen]

nice

[@isuckateverything.andimano4738]

im 12, 5,4 too and im good at finishing, ball handling, passing, mid range shots but ok at defense. i can do post ups. what position should i be?

[@bballcoachallen]

Guard

[@isuckateverything.andimano4738]

@@bballcoachallen thanks

[@bballcoachallen]

your welcome

[@ricardobarrios4738]

What to practice when power forward

[@bballcoachallen]

wow I dont have anything for Power Forwards... I need to get on that.... until then here is a video for soemtjign to work on kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5jHimN4aKl2j7M

[@momohmansaray6108]

I’m 14 I’m 6’4 and I think I’m playing the 4 next year but I can shoot solid I’m a really good rebounder and defender and I’m very athletic an can drive to the hoop what skills do you think I should work on right now

[@bballcoachallen]

Shooting has become the number 1 skill to have, so definitely shooting. Core strength, foot speed, and lateral quickness. Then look into different ball handling drills as well

[@claire.823]

It should be considered offensive to be THAT young and still THAT tall lmao. And I thought I was tall...

[@Greaseball69355]

Hey coach I don't know what position to play I'm 5'3 driving is an A shooting is a b- defense is a b handles is a A post scoring A speed B so I don't know if I should play guard or forwards

[@bballcoachallen]

at that height if your in grade 6 or above your a guard

[@TeenWrld]

Guard

[@averagecabb4ge]

Im 12 and 5'8 do u think I should play center?

[@bballcoachallen]

depends on if the team needs it ... at your height usually... but learn all positions

[@Portrial]

After watching a few times i still dontbunderstand the positions. What i understood was that all positions must know how to shoot and read the defense

[@khadijaamr1379]

I dont too lol

[@ryan-yq9ih]

16, and 6’1, any ideas as to which position I should go with?

[@bballcoachallen]

guard

[@ryan-yq9ih]

@@bballcoachallen thanks!

[@kimoradotson8174]

Hello I have a question. Im 5'5' and a half. In have never played on a team. Before. Im not great a dribbling but Shoot very well in the areas around the 3 point line.I have good defensive skills but bad footwork. What position would you suggest??

[@bballcoachallen]

guard due to size

[@kimoradotson8174]

@@bballcoachallen Thank you

[@kimoradotson8174]

@Tj Got Sauce Thanks

[@golden3148]

im 14 and 5ft 10 i want to play forward so bad, but coach always put me to play center

[@bballcoachallen]

its for the best of the team, when I got put as a Guard when I got older I wanted to stay as a Center and wished I was 6'10 but I have learned to love guard.... I would suggest learning all positions in case you get put as a guard in the future

[@christopherjaleco9474]

Probably you can't make shots depends on shot they put you at center cuz you can't make only shots near the paint

[@golden3148]

@@christopherjaleco9474 can be that too ,I mean I have a decent mid but I can't find consistency on my 3pt shot

[@julian-vn7jf]

I’m 5’10 15 yr old sophomore. What postition should I play?

[@bballcoachallen]

guard

[@Snalil]

I’m 13 and 5’3 what position should I play? I have decent handles and shoot 6/10 in 3 pointer and 8/10 mid range

[@bballcoachallen]

I would say guard

[@ohyeahyeah4951]

Shooting guard but you have to get 9/10 handles which can be done by putting a grocery bag over your ball and tie it and put socks on your hands and do dribbling drills and also increase your shooting to 8/10 or 7.5/10 and increase mid range

[@didiask5208]

Im 5'10 at 13 yrs old and good at layups and passing what position do you think i should play?

[@bballcoachallen]

depending on the team you could fit any position but most likely a forward

[@didiask5208]

@@bballcoachallen oh ok thank you so much

[@teehee._.656]

I'm 13 years old in the 8th grade, 5'8, 150 lbs, and I'm a girl. I'm good at defense like blocking and guarding and I'd say that I'm pretty strong too (but I'm not the fastest at running lol) I'm good at layups and jump shots and I'm average at 3s. And I'm pretty okay at handling. What position should I play?

[@bballcoachallen]

depends on team, and the needs of the team... but from what I have seen from girls basketball at your age you could be a guard or forward

[@teehee._.656]

@@bballcoachallen cool thanks!

[@willdabeast.w]

5’8 and 14 yrs old with a 6’1 wingspan and i am supposed to be 6’3 when i grow up but i have good mid range, strong in the post, i can jump high, and i play good defense. I think i should play power forward but i feel like i’m too short what do you think?

[@abramoverturf9349]

I mean if you have some bigger guys on the team I think you could take SF if you're fast enough, but depends on the team ig

[@bballcoachallen]

6'3 at the high school level is difficult, at some schools and teams you would be a guard while at others you may be a Center... at the college/University level you would be a guard or an undersized forward... I would work on ball handling and extending your range as much as you can

[@k-lo1010]

What position should I be I’m 14 and around 5’4 now, I use to be a lot shorter but puberty hit me slightly later then my peers and as a result I grew around half a foot taller over the year, my wingspan is 5’7, I’m mostly legs and have big hands. Skills wise I’m good at difficult shots and defense as a result of my wingspan.

[@bballcoachallen]

I would be leaning towards guard

[@k-lo1010]

@@bballcoachallen Thanks man really appreciate you responding, you are Goated. Btw I’m 5’7 now with a 5’10 wingspan

[@zibi1205]

@@k-lo1010 how old are you?

[@k-lo1010]

@@zibi1205 Just turned 15

[@edwinbartoldsson9756]

I’m 6’4 and 15 years old what position do you recommend I play?

[@TeenWrld]

Wow you should play forward

[@313zerx]

hey coach Im 4,7 what position do i play

[@bballcoachallen]

guard but depends on age