Personally, I think center is the easiest, but I don't know. What do you guys think the easiest Basketball position is?What is the easiest Basketball position to play?
it depends upon the system that is being employed and upon how you define hard. If hard is physical work or if it is decision making, or if it is some combination between the two of them.
Overall though i feel u are giving centers a bad rap. I don't know what position you play, i assume not center, but you may not be aware of the decisions, especially on defense, (for non-NBA centers) because outside the NBA zones that clog up the middle can be played, which i am sure u r aware of.
If u r referring to which position is easiest to learn i would agree with you and say center, but if ur asking what position is it easiest to be a dominant force at I would probably say that center is one of the hardest positions (hence why there are almost 0 good centers in the NBA) and that explains why oden is such a big deal.
small forward because all you do is shoot the ball and slash to the ring and make some 3's another good position is shooting guard. because its just like the small forward but you have to shoot more freethrows..What is the easiest Basketball position to play?
shootingguard like mcgrady and bryant have showed us all u need is the ball 30 times hit ten and get a shoe deal i mean point guards have to pass small forward usealy has to score and defend and big men got to score rebound and block
center is definitely the easiest, though none of them are 'easy'
but stillWhat is the easiest Basketball position to play?
Center is more based on size than any other position, so I agree with you.
I think the easiest position to play on any basketball team is fulfilling the role of the 12th man, sitting on the bench. Your most important job is to keep the bench warm for the players in the game on the chance that during the last 2 minutes, your team is either way ahead or far behind. In either case, you need to keep your seat warm for the player you go in for.
anyone who says center is dumb.i have played center for a long time and it is hard. its hard if u r a good center. U gotta have post moves and u got guys double teaming u and little guys fouling u but refs don't call it cuz of your size. U gotta rebound and if u don't rebound u always get the blame wether it wus ur man who didn't get boxed out or not. U also have to block shots and play help defense when a guy gets beat. Center is not the easiest so i would have to say it is shooting guard cuz all u do is dribble and shoot.
CENTER - you just block, dunk, and compete for some rebounds.
If the center is the easiest position to play, why are there not enough quality centers in the NBA? I bet you can not name the top six because the skill level is about equal after that ranking.
The easiest position to play is shooting guard/small forward because you shoot the most. Everybody wants to shoot the ball.
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It looks easy to play Center. But its not. I use to play center when i was younger, I hated it. If a opponents get a easy layup, you get the finger, if you miss a rebound you get the finger. You need to stick your man, watch out for screens,backdoor, and player penetrating, and get all the rebound. It is hard. There is no easy position, everyone one on the team has a role and it all fit to make a team win or even lose.
Compare to the position Center is because you need to tall and be strong not much athletism to be involved
Shooting guard is easiest. Your main responsibility on offense is to run away from whoever is guarding you.
There are no easy positions on defense.
point guard...the center is down low battling for rebounds
From experience i'd say Center.
Center
I don't think you can determine the easiest position in general. It all depends on what play you'll be running in the next offensive set or what the the opposing team will be setting up so you can determine your next defensive scheme.
For example, say you're running a basic princeton offense with a strong side mid-range decoy then the SG will be the easiest coz he just have to make it to a certain position while the SF or C sets the screen to the PF for a PG pass down low or alley-oop.
Defensively, if the opposing team runs the triangle then whoever is the focal point of the triangle which normally is the C then the defending C has the most difficult position.
So you can not determine the easiest position in general, it depends on what play is run.
Center is the easiest because most centers don't really have any basketball talent, they're just tall and wait down in the paint for somebody to throw them the ball so they can either slam it, or try some turn around jump shot. Shaq isn't even really talented. If he wasn't as big as he is, he wouldn't even be in the league anymore probably. You give me one player that Shaq could beat one on one. He's too slow to stop anybody, and he can't create his own shot without just backing you down with his girth and slamming on you.
No position is easier than the other. The point guard is an extension of the coach when he's on the court. The shooting guard has to be aggresive offensively and defensively. The small forward has to be a prime defender and rebounder. The power forward and center have to bang with other players under the basket throughout the game so they extend alot of energy.
Shooting guard. All you have to do is wait around for the rock, and launch it.
Personally I hink it is center. Since it is mainly based on brute strength and size and not skill level. Their main job is just to post up and spread the offense. The guards are the ones who have to handle the ball as is the small forward and in the new NBA even the power forward has to be able to dribble the ball, centers really don't. Neither do they have to shoot threes or make great passes.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Why is the US basketball team not that strong?
Hi, I am not really a basketball fan, nor do I know much about the sport. I just got into a conversation the other day with a friend of mine who claims something along the lines of "NBA players are not that interested in competing in international competitions and therefore the US team is not that strong" and that if the US decided to compete seriously, then it would very easily win. I don't believe this argument is true. I could not find anything online to support either view.. Any articles or views on that matter?Why is the US basketball team not that strong?
I look at it this way. NBA players play 82 games and most teams go on to the playoffs. The playoffs end in June and the season starts in October. That's not a whole lot of time to rest and enjoy the time off. I think most of America only cares about non-NBA basketball when it's the Olympics, and USA won the gold in China.Why is the US basketball team not that strong?
The US is the defending world champion and defending olympic gold medalist. How do those results lead you to believe our team is not that strong? The NBA season is very long and while some players think it is an honor to represent their country in international play, that is not really the priority of most players. In other countries it is different because the rival nations are much closer and the seasons are shorter.
NBA players are also extremely well paid by their NBA teams and feel more of a loyalty to the team that is paying them so mcuh than the country which is not. If the top American players in the NBA devoted themselves to USA basketball on a consistent basis instead of just having some of them do it when the big tournaments are happening they would almost never lose.Why is the US basketball team not that strong?
Basketball is a team sport.
when you get different guys playing in different systems from all over america.
not everyone is going to be in sync with each other so it's hard to win...specially against foreigners who are trying to showcase their talents to get into the NBA or others who believe they are as good as NBA players.
if they got more time to build some chemistry...they would be unstoppable.
since the talent is there...but talent isn't enough....you need chemistry
the us just puts a bunch off all stars and they dont build a perfect team. this is a lineup id roll with.
pg-chris paul
sg-ray allen
sf-kevin durant
pf-carmelo anthony
c-dwight howard
no need to bring in the kobes wades lebrons this team is cheap enough.
I look at it this way. NBA players play 82 games and most teams go on to the playoffs. The playoffs end in June and the season starts in October. That's not a whole lot of time to rest and enjoy the time off. I think most of America only cares about non-NBA basketball when it's the Olympics, and USA won the gold in China.Why is the US basketball team not that strong?
The US is the defending world champion and defending olympic gold medalist. How do those results lead you to believe our team is not that strong? The NBA season is very long and while some players think it is an honor to represent their country in international play, that is not really the priority of most players. In other countries it is different because the rival nations are much closer and the seasons are shorter.
NBA players are also extremely well paid by their NBA teams and feel more of a loyalty to the team that is paying them so mcuh than the country which is not. If the top American players in the NBA devoted themselves to USA basketball on a consistent basis instead of just having some of them do it when the big tournaments are happening they would almost never lose.Why is the US basketball team not that strong?
Basketball is a team sport.
when you get different guys playing in different systems from all over america.
not everyone is going to be in sync with each other so it's hard to win...specially against foreigners who are trying to showcase their talents to get into the NBA or others who believe they are as good as NBA players.
if they got more time to build some chemistry...they would be unstoppable.
since the talent is there...but talent isn't enough....you need chemistry
the us just puts a bunch off all stars and they dont build a perfect team. this is a lineup id roll with.
pg-chris paul
sg-ray allen
sf-kevin durant
pf-carmelo anthony
c-dwight howard
no need to bring in the kobes wades lebrons this team is cheap enough.
How do you know when a basketball is fully pumped?
I was pumping my basketball and wanted to know, are there any tips on how to know when your basketball is ideally pumped? I remember my gym teacher telling me that if u let it go from you full height, it should bounce up to the waist or something like that; i'm not entirely sure.How do you know when a basketball is fully pumped?
Let it go from your head (Like you said) and while on it's way down bend your arm and have your elbow ''='' to the ground and if it bounces up to your elbow, it's pumped good.How do you know when a basketball is fully pumped?
The elbow test is what officials do to test a game ball. The rule book says that when it drops from 6 feet, it should bounce to 4 feet.carolina skiff
Let it go from your head (Like you said) and while on it's way down bend your arm and have your elbow ''='' to the ground and if it bounces up to your elbow, it's pumped good.How do you know when a basketball is fully pumped?
The elbow test is what officials do to test a game ball. The rule book says that when it drops from 6 feet, it should bounce to 4 feet.
What is the best angle for one to throw a basketball?
Well, my project is to make a glasses for the coaches to measure their players' degree of angle when they throw the ball. The glasses will have a range where it is most ideal for the players to throw their ball. So can anyone help to give the best angle for throwing the basketball so I can include an angle range? Thank you.What is the best angle for one to throw a basketball?
just practice your form
Im guessin 90What is the best angle for one to throw a basketball?
Angles have nothing to do with Basketball. You practice and then you get good. It really is that simple.
uhh every player has their own style of shooting, they release the ball from different angles. if u try t change that then they will struggle on making the shot.. let people shoot the way they want to even if its uglyWhat is the best angle for one to throw a basketball?
over-head, as high as you can streach
The "ideal" way is the the forearm and arm make a perfect 90 degree angle but in reality everybody shoots it how they are comfortable with. For example, Shawn Marion started playing basketball before he could even shoot and shot with two hands like little kids do so they can reach the basketb, it stuck with him and he still shoots like that while in the NBA, it's ugly as hell, but it's how he shoots.
just practice your form
Im guessin 90What is the best angle for one to throw a basketball?
Angles have nothing to do with Basketball. You practice and then you get good. It really is that simple.
uhh every player has their own style of shooting, they release the ball from different angles. if u try t change that then they will struggle on making the shot.. let people shoot the way they want to even if its uglyWhat is the best angle for one to throw a basketball?
over-head, as high as you can streach
The "ideal" way is the the forearm and arm make a perfect 90 degree angle but in reality everybody shoots it how they are comfortable with. For example, Shawn Marion started playing basketball before he could even shoot and shot with two hands like little kids do so they can reach the basketb, it stuck with him and he still shoots like that while in the NBA, it's ugly as hell, but it's how he shoots.
Where can I find good pickup basketball in Seattle?
I recently moved to Seattle from Denver and I am having a hard time finding good basketball that isnt too far away from my home. I live just south of downtown (Mt Baker) and I have tried downtown YMCA and 24 hr fitness in Bellevue. Neither had great competition and the one in Bellevue didnt even have a full sized gym. I am also okay with a league if someone knows about basketball leagues.Where can I find good pickup basketball in Seattle?
why don't you look in parks and stuff. I'm not from there but you will find better competition on outdoor courts rather then inside ones. That's just from all my experience playing.
why don't you look in parks and stuff. I'm not from there but you will find better competition on outdoor courts rather then inside ones. That's just from all my experience playing.
What are good some Toronto high schools with a great basketball team and high averages academically?
I'm in grade 8 right now, and am not so sure of my home school that everyone i know is going to...
I need to look into high schools with a good basketball team and high academics, in Toronto!
Any suggestions?What are good some Toronto high schools with a great basketball team and high averages academically?
You are in high school...life is about more then getting into a good school to play ball. You can play ball with parks and rec or with leagues (outside of school) after school. Go to a high school in your neighborhood that is committed to sending kids to good universities with no consideration to the shape of their b-ball team.What are good some Toronto high schools with a great basketball team and high averages academically?
sir john a macdonals excellent school
everthing
the school is very rich and has everything to do with sportWhat are good some Toronto high schools with a great basketball team and high averages academically?
st.theresa of lisieux is really good academically. And the ball team is sick
I need to look into high schools with a good basketball team and high academics, in Toronto!
Any suggestions?What are good some Toronto high schools with a great basketball team and high averages academically?
You are in high school...life is about more then getting into a good school to play ball. You can play ball with parks and rec or with leagues (outside of school) after school. Go to a high school in your neighborhood that is committed to sending kids to good universities with no consideration to the shape of their b-ball team.What are good some Toronto high schools with a great basketball team and high averages academically?
sir john a macdonals excellent school
everthing
the school is very rich and has everything to do with sportWhat are good some Toronto high schools with a great basketball team and high averages academically?
st.theresa of lisieux is really good academically. And the ball team is sick
What is a healthy weight to be to play freshman basketball?
Im 5'9" and 13. I plan on playing freshman basketball next year. What is a healthy weight to play power forward or center.What is a healthy weight to be to play freshman basketball?
Don't worry about your weight and if its 'perfect' for your position, just play well and be good.
Your shooting ability or first step speed is more important than your weight.
165-180 is good... u might want to try small forward though because your a good height for that. When I was a Freshman I was 5'10 200 and I played power forward but when I ran into kids that were 6'3 or 6'4 I had trouble. If you are going to play that position at that height you need to be a bruiser and get as many rebounds as you can. I used to score in between 5-10 points a game but would average 12-15 rebounds. Play hard do the dirty work on the boards down low and you will have a promising high school basketball career.What is a healthy weight to be to play freshman basketball?
yeah about 170 ...but it really depends on your game ...i just got done with my season as freshmen and i weighed 155 and 6'2 ...so my height put me at tht position ...but if your light..chances are your more quick in order to be a small forward you need a shot...i was a PF and i have a shot and i can post up... if you have speed height PF is perfect..but weight is the real big difference between....kevin garnett and shaq one can post up and play really big and one can handle the ball , shoot, and can post up with quick drop steps and turn around jumpers
youre not power forward or center height
it would probably be good to play a guard for your height nd i would worry about the weightWhat is a healthy weight to be to play freshman basketball?
if you grow couple inches in the summer you should weigh about 170 all muscle if you want to play center or power
175
Don't worry about your weight and if its 'perfect' for your position, just play well and be good.
Your shooting ability or first step speed is more important than your weight.
165-180 is good... u might want to try small forward though because your a good height for that. When I was a Freshman I was 5'10 200 and I played power forward but when I ran into kids that were 6'3 or 6'4 I had trouble. If you are going to play that position at that height you need to be a bruiser and get as many rebounds as you can. I used to score in between 5-10 points a game but would average 12-15 rebounds. Play hard do the dirty work on the boards down low and you will have a promising high school basketball career.What is a healthy weight to be to play freshman basketball?
yeah about 170 ...but it really depends on your game ...i just got done with my season as freshmen and i weighed 155 and 6'2 ...so my height put me at tht position ...but if your light..chances are your more quick in order to be a small forward you need a shot...i was a PF and i have a shot and i can post up... if you have speed height PF is perfect..but weight is the real big difference between....kevin garnett and shaq one can post up and play really big and one can handle the ball , shoot, and can post up with quick drop steps and turn around jumpers
youre not power forward or center height
it would probably be good to play a guard for your height nd i would worry about the weightWhat is a healthy weight to be to play freshman basketball?
if you grow couple inches in the summer you should weigh about 170 all muscle if you want to play center or power
175
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