Roles of a Small Forward in Basketball

[@cjmax_822]

6'8" guy here trying to work on most of my game before I go and play in college. I got a long wingspan and weigh 197, gonna use these tips to improve my game.

[@bballcoachallen]

thats great! Good luck... if you have any questions let me know and I will try my best to answer

[@UnwashedWashi]

Aye bro you play D1?

[@bucko236]

How long is your wingspan

[@juventude22]

damn bruh. are u ranked?

[@hoodiekd7]

Aye

[@Sai4651]

A friend told me the small forward is the prodigy's position

[@bballcoachallen]

lol

[@Sai4651]

Berk Arslan Do you play on a high school team? Out of curiosity, how tall are you?

[@yessir-bd2oc]

I thought it was the Point guard

[@joshdgoatfr]

@@yessir-bd2oc nah those are the short prodigies

[@gowiththeflow363]

@@yessir-bd2oc Prodigy implies natural talent. PGs are usually shorter and have lots of skills. Solid at dribbling, shooting, and passing. They call SF the prodigies because the skills they need

[@lilswish5093]

Thanks bro I just made the team and I’m small forward at first I thought It was boring but it’s really cool

[@bballcoachallen]

your welcome. I hope you have fun playing Small Forward

[@mallolete2525]

nba sf height: 6'6-6'10 man im 6 feet and playing pf because im the 3rd highest in my team and sometimes even as a center lol, our point guards are like 5'8

[@bballcoachallen]

lol that happens ... look at the Houston Rockets :P

[@CalDeanOffical]

I’m 5’5 and 5’6 with shoes on so I’m average height for a woman and I’m a small forward. What 😂😂

[@johnny2k140]

Ima 6th grader and I’m 5’8

[@Juan-NC]

@@johnny2k140 OK well done

[@WafaAlazmi]

Mallolete same I want to be a pg but my teammates are short

[@bighutto7875]

Small forward is basically the best defender, decent at shooting and dribbling, and the most athletic but not the tallest on the team. They are the most versatile position. I hope to get SF this season it’s my favorite position.

[@bballcoachallen]

I agree.

[@tlw2483]

I'm really good at shorting but I'm bad at talling :(

[@konpan9673]

Its basically me but without the shooting but im really good at post game

[@Bruh-yn9jz]

I cant tell what position i would be bc i looked into the roles of each position and i dont think center and the power forward would be mine bc of my size and low amount of strength. So i looked into small forward, shooting guard and point. And not that i see if your a small forward u should be an athletic althlete for that position and im not athletic enough so idk bc my main ability in basketball is catch and shoot and defence, but finishing and playmaking is not that good and rebounding im pretty bad bc im a bit short. So if anyone has suggestions lf what position i would be pls reply😅 Edit: sorry this comment is so long

[@lachlans6531]

I am the tallest, fastest, strongest and can jump the highest on my team, I am decent at shooting makes sense why I am sf

[@Kramalei]

I’m a basketball player. I am usually shooting guard or small forwards.

[@bballcoachallen]

Nice

[@UnwashedWashi]

Im a small forward, 13 years old, 5`10, 6`2 wingspand. I wanna continue to play small forward but im afraid the tallest i will get is 6`3 so I will have to play point gaurd in college and possibly if Im good enough, the NBA Oh yeah and I dunked for the first time on a 10 foot hoop :)

[@bballcoachallen]

if your thinking you will be 6'3, PJ Tucker is 6'4 and has played a lot of SF in the NBA. It comes down to how you use your size. You could play like I did which was an over powering guard (6'2 and 200 pounds... that was my playing weight... no longer that weight lol) drive on smaller defenders and make a lot of 3s to keep defences honest

[@UnwashedWashi]

@@bballcoachallen Alright, thanks coach :)

[@zerogtoxik6020]

I’m a 6’11 player, PF/C height, but am easily the most athletic player on the team. I can guard anyone from 5’9 to 7’0. I’m built more like Dwight than Giannis though. To put me into perspective, Layups and dunks: A+ Contact finishing: A+ Shooting: C- (not my strong suit) Dribbling: B- Defence: A Shot blocking: B+ Speed w/ and w/o ball: B Vert: 41 inches. Help me out please, what position should I play?

[@bballcoachallen]

I would say forward or a stretch 5 who can attack the rim like Zion ... work on shooting and I think you could be unstoppable

[@zerogtoxik6020]

@@bballcoachallen thanks man.

[@zerogtoxik6020]

@@bballcoachallen So do you think I could play SF or C?

[@zerogtoxik6020]

@@bballcoachallen I’m asking because we already have a incredible PF on the team, he is 6’8, but way faster and better at playmaking than me, He’s a pure slasher, and also a great leader, I cant compete with him right now. So yeah, I’m looking to find my secondary position, so I can have a place on the team.

[@abigailturner8168]

I'm 5'5 and I plan to try out for my school's basketball team. A couple terms ago I was doing basketball and naturally I got the highest grade in the class, she asked me if I want to play basketball for the school and I was like "oh...no I play on an ice hockey team as a defender and I would be in a pot of pain" she said okay, it's been a year and now we are doing football/soccer and she told be how good I am at defending and asked me if I wanted to be at small front on the basketball team...I really don't know if I should accept because I'm short for a basketball player and all the people that play are boys.

[@bballcoachallen]

play and see how you like it

[@longwang8798]

this is perfect for me i’ve got really good defence and really long arms

[@bballcoachallen]

Thats good!

[@TripleT-shorts]

i just realised i have to play small forward for my team and found and found out this is not a bad position also on of my favourite classic basketball plays it larry bird

[@d36williams]

do this for all the positions please

[@bballcoachallen]

I sort of have, here are the links: Roles of a Guard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZDWaXWOj8lpjMU Roles of a Center: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHvHYaGYo9Ohb7c

[@lennynzebau932]

Hi i am 10 5'1 i play small forward i like to drive,scoring ok shooting great defence godly shot blocking i get compared to anthony davis and lebron james when i play point guard i get compared to ben Simmons and john wall can i make it

[@bballcoachallen]

You can make it, just keep working hard everyday

[@doncodm1]

@@bballcoachallen stop replying to comments with those dry ass replies damnn.

[@JahWeh6]

I get compared to Shaq some people say I play like Shaw and I can play like other players

[@xaraprimex4669]

@@doncodm1 how about you mind your own business, come on there's a kid here, language 🙄

[@joeyblank2950]

He’s essentially describing Lebron

[@bballcoachallen]

Lebron is a very good Small forward

[@keaton1108]

I prefer kawhi

[@yukiorzkii]

My coach made me play SF, cause i can play def shoot 3s and drive to the basket.

[@bballcoachallen]

nice

[@kingofbasketball8852]

Nice videos keep up the good work

[@bballcoachallen]

thank you ... many more to come

[@konpan9673]

Hey thanks for the vid. Im 6.3 15yo. Im the best deffender in the team, best rebounder, probably the quickest but my shooting isnt there so i gotta work on it

[@bballcoachallen]

100% better work on it... you got this! Work hard

[@decurtainwarehouse4139]

Nice video man🤟

[@bballcoachallen]

Glad you enjoyed

[@SET-SSNN]

I'm 5'7 and 15, which means I'm pretty short but I still want to play basketball. Which position would be suitable for me with this size? I hope you answer me, your videos have always helped me a lot. By the way, if that helps, I'm very good at passing and at footwork, but my shooting is good too

[@bballcoachallen]

depends on the team, but most likely guard

[@SET-SSNN]

@@bballcoachallen Thanks for the answer

[@fidelezenwoko3884]

Hi coach I am a 6'0 14 year old girl who is always either an sg or sf Dribbles B+ Shooting A- Defence A- And I also have a 6'4 windspan

[@REALMONEYCHASER22]

i have no speed and coordination i’m only 6,5 and a half maybe 6,6 so i’m forced to play big or pf for my aau team i have absolutely no skill and no coordination i look so awkward when i run and i’m really slow when i run

[@bballcoachallen]

My advice for you is to build strength and foot speed, and then practice shooting. How old are you? let me know send me a message on instagram (@alsbball) so I can get a little more info about you and I can make a video here on youtube for you... Here are some playlists of videos for you in the meantime ... Jump Training kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGYT-vh9TrI6VvB0OmG1sGwT&disable_polymer=true Shooting a Basketball kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGYhR9t1ktHd9Wd0mYjmintW

[@REALMONEYCHASER22]

Basketball Coach Allen gotchu i’m 16 gonna be 17 in a week

[@bighutto7875]

Bruh did you say ONLY 6’5-6’6

[@josemouche2.029]

Hey coach, I am 15, 6'0 and excel is shooting and finishing, I'm quite athletic and strong. Shooting: A+ Dribbling:A Defense:C- We already have a point guard on our team, and my coach is thinking of keeping me as a shooting guard. Is this a right decision? What do you think should be a good role for me? Thanks a lot

[@bballcoachallen]

I think its a good idea

[@mvdattaks]

@@bballcoachallen hey im 14 6'1 i wanna play as sf is it ok?

[@Woo.trad3]

Thanks this help a lot I just got into basketball last year and I was thinking of playing small forward this really help.

[@bballcoachallen]

Glad it helped!

[@razza1580]

I’m a good size for a guard but since there’s a bunch of short kids at my school I have to play small forward. My friends think that a small forward is just a small centre

[@bballcoachallen]

Its always fun to play other positions (at least in my opinion) ... Historically a Small Forward is a slasher who can play and guard most if not all positions... Show them this video and prove them wrong

[@nour11-7]

Thanks coach 👍🏽 this is so helpful

[@bballcoachallen]

Your welcome

[@razza1580]

I’m actually the size of a PG and SG but since my team has a bunch of guards who are shorter than me I gotta play small forward

[@bballcoachallen]

Thats good, now you can train as a guard and as a Forward. You will be able to play both positions

[@JacobHardenClassof]

Look small forward is the best position on the floor. If you play it right nobody cant tell you nothing. Im one of the best sf in the class of 2024 and i can do pretty much everything

[@razza1580]

Jacob Harden so to be a good sf you have to be versatile (Be able to get to the rim and finish, play the midrange, the 3 ball handle the ball and defend)

[@bballcoachallen]

Jacob I agree currently the Small Forward is the best position in the game... I still love the Center position even though I grew out of the position due to my height... Josh w, yes the SF needs to be versatile and can play/guard any position

[@grizzlytasbear9716]

Will this advice help me with nba 2k20 as we

[@bballcoachallen]

I bet it will

[@dusanandonovic2993]

I hope this will help me

[@bballcoachallen]

I hope it does too

[@ChrisJohnson-ib5fp]

I'm 6'0 and going into my Junior year of high school. I'm an OK shooter but I dominate in the free throw area, like laying up is where I excell. My ball handling is also really average but my passing is on point. Should I play SF, PF, or Center?

[@bballcoachallen]

I would be looking at guard or forward

[@japanesekid1674]

@@bballcoachallen I'm 13 and moving to Canada soon. I only started playing now but I'm decent. If I train well could I make the nba? Btw I'm most likely not gonna be in a prep school but I'll try to get attention from prep schools. What's my chances of being in the nba?

[@Tadi_theGreat23]

Hey I'm around 5'11ish and I'm looking to be a small forward in basketball

[@bballcoachallen]

NICE ... work hard!!!

[@Tadi_theGreat23]

What can I do if I don't know what my skillset is

[@georgibaykalov8373]

could you do that for every position

[@bballcoachallen]

I can ... I will

[@gleesyy]

hey hoov I’m 5’8 to 5’9 I weigh 201 I’m pure muscle hardly any fat I’m stiff not like loose , don’t know how to explain it , but my shooting is decent my layups are good , and my dribbling is decent also Dribbling: C+ Layups: A Shooting:C Please help find my position Main sport is football but I wanna learn basketball also

[@bballcoachallen]

Forward... but become a better shooter and ball handler and your a guard

[@KKRobocop]

Im 6'1 and im 14 years old i probably wont grow much what position should I be playing and working on?

[@bballcoachallen]

you will probably be posted as a center or forward for the height and age

[@andrewmartinelli1844]

You def will grow some more

[@rxckoutzion]

I’m 5’8 turned 14 last month and and hoping to be around 5’9-5’11 by the time of freshman basketball tryouts any tips for tryouts

[@cjayloco3240]

Thanks coach this would help me a lot.

[@bballcoachallen]

I am glad, I am happy I could help

[@LL_C5jdub]

Wait then what’s the difference between a small forward and a power forward?

[@GbbxK]

Thanks coach!

[@bballcoachallen]

Your welcome

[@jonahparsley7628]

very helpful guide thank you :)

[@bballcoachallen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DLXN-lp9cj]

I'm 12 in december i'm gonna be 13 , and i'm 5,2/5,3 , what do you think a height of a rim that fit's to my size.

[@bballcoachallen]

as 12 almost 13 you should be able to shoot a Basketball on a 10 foot regulation rim. If your having issues thats ok. What you need to do to have a more powerful shot is to work on leg strength and to use more legs (jump higher on your shot). Then work on accuracy here is a playlist of a ton of videos for you to shoot the Basketball better kzbin.info/aero/PLO5DgInYakGYhR9t1ktHd9Wd0mYjmintW

[@DLXN-lp9cj]

Ok thanks coach

[@bballcoachallen]

any time

[@closeingeagle7908]

I am 15 years old and I’m 5’9 what my right position

[@bellagranado3617]

Thank you I have my first game Wednesday and I’m scared

[@bballcoachallen]

dont be, you'll do great

[@rareshstefan3032]

hi coach ! I am 5 11 , 13 , 6 2 wingspan and 159 pounds I am a really good on-ball defender , i can guard the best pg on my team ( got 7 steals and in a game against him ) but i don't feel comfortable in game . In practice i am shooting 3's with ease ( like 4 in a row ) but when it comes to games , i feel like i can't play the same . I am afraid to shoot , and when i do , it's an airball half of the time . I have decent handles , not guard level tho What advices can you give me about in game play / what position should i play , considering i am the 3rd tallest player on my team

[@bballcoachallen]

it does take practice, I would definitely try to get in pickup games ... when shooting, try not to think about shooting as much, I know that may be hard. You can try practising drills that simulate in game movements, but when shooting have a lose grip on the ball. I know many players who over grip the ball when theyre worried about shooting

[@smijen8565]

can you be a small foward if you are only gonna be like 6”4?

[@bballcoachallen]

yep, kinda like PJ Tucker

[@sheepmansheep7744]

Hi, I’m not good at Defence nor offence. I’m better at defence than at offence. What position should I be?

[@bballcoachallen]

depends on height, if your taller then everyone, usually forward or center, if shorter usually guard

[@sheepmansheep7744]

Thx

[@bballcoachallen]

welcome

[@karrar1678]

Love your accent

[@bballcoachallen]

eh?

[@meridiano976]

Take a breath bro ;) Btw Nice vid thanks.

[@bballcoachallen]

LOL yea, always been like that even when I was in game shape... I have gotten worst since I have gained weight though... glad you liked the video

[@GreatValueJohnnySins]

@@bballcoachallen Worried about your health to be honest dude. I understand we are older now but I'm just saying it may be time for a check up and mentioning your shortness of breath to your doctor. Stay active. No offense but seems that you are a mouth breather. Run some 3k & 5k practice drills at a steady pace & at your pace however focus on your breathing patterns. In through your mouth & out your nose or vice versa. Thanks for your very educational & helpful video sir. Good luck and God Bless.

[@IronMike99]

Could I be a small forward because when I'm 18 I would be 180cm tall but I like small forward

[@bballcoachallen]

depends on the team your playing on

[@blade7506]

dang i’m only 5’7”, hopefully i’ll be able to play sf this season, but thankfully i weigh 197 and be able to body ppl

[@bballcoachallen]

nice

[@someone-nf1lw]

I always play as a sf

[@WhoAmi-zz4hm]

Missed a open 2 haha funny coach

[@bballcoachallen]

lol

[@yvtctc5161]

Why are u so good at basketball

[@bballcoachallen]

I am not the greatest but I am good... lots of practice ... played since grade 1

[@yvtctc5161]

@@bballcoachallen really 1 grade I wish I would be like u😞😞😔

[@bballcoachallen]

one summer I played morning until night all summer ... now I do just 1-2 hours of playing in-between clients and videos

[@yvtctc5161]

You r too good

[@jesse4420]

MR. Pewdiegamer mate I could not tell if your taking the piss or not

[@sheawrld8394]

Small forward is a cent and a point guard mixed together

[@bballcoachallen]

?

[@sheawrld8394]

@@bballcoachallen a center

[@kingofbasketball8852]

I was the first person to comment let's go

[@bballcoachallen]

Good job!!!!

[@Prince.the.prince]

❤🙏🙏❤

[@abigailturner8168]

Why does he say he like there isn't women who want to play?

[@bballcoachallen]

because I am a guy and I play against guys. If I were a girl I would say she. Also it starts getting long and confusing if I say "he or she" every time I say "he"

[@payamantv7710]

Im tired listening when he talk

[@bballcoachallen]

😔😂

[@IronJagerick]

Kinda weird to think im a centers height in highschool and a sf or shooting guard in nba

[@bballcoachallen]

thats why players need to learn every position

[@art8448]

ii

[@bballcoachallen]

💪

[@vb4126]

Bro u can breath take your time u sound rlly tired

[@bballcoachallen]

lol thanks... low lung capacity I guess

[@oasis4life108]

I’m 4,6

[@bballcoachallen]

thats cool, work hard everyday to be the best you can possibly be

[@grayson3622]

Here’s what you do wear high heels

[@zaccokee6491]

mans out of breath the whole time

[@bballcoachallen]

yup thanks

[@conor0008]

Fuck u zac

[@Alyssa_]

Please don’t say he because I’m a girl and it’s a bit offensive

[@bballcoachallen]

What are you talking about?

[@joshdick7763]

How are you getting offended???

[@TheCommandant-wb9tv]

Josh dick lmao wth?? Maybe it’s cuz he’s mainly on an NBA based topic, and so it has rather of the male race(lol) and so he uses he. It would be rather offensive if he was talking about WNBA, but no he’s talking about NBA, just like when he said back in his old days, he indicated he was talking on an NBA position based info. Yes I understand your point, but this is rather a minor concern and should rather be disregarded. If not then just thing that you are a woman. Wo=power and so you are a man of power(lmao?..) but you get the point and all but yea I’m hungry soo okay.

[@maraschinocheri]

Lol 😂

[@Sai4651]

If you get offended easily, stay inside a box.