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In basketball, the term “swingman” (a.k.a. “wing” or “guard-forward”) denotes a player who can play both the shooting guard (2) and small forward (3) positions, and in essence swing between the positions. [1] [2] Examples include:
Before they can get the ball to make the shot, they must work to stay free while others pass the ball around. Their ability to correctly space the floor and find open space for themselves is a key aspect of this position. Just like all positions in basketball, the ability to communicate efficiently with teammates is of great importance.
Meanwhile, the wing and corner guard exchange on a down screen. The forward with the ball can pass to the cutting guard or to the corner guard coming off the wing's screen. If nothing's available, he can shoot the basketball himself. The offense also has a variety of options if there is heavy pressure from the defense.
The shooting guard (SG), also known as the two, two guard or off guard, [1] is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. [1]
Feb. 8—PULLMAN — As Washington State kicks off its next road swing, a two-game trip against Oregon State and Oregon this weekend, the Cougars find themselves in a curious spot. They need to ...
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MJ Iraldi, a transfer from Chestnut Hill College, ranks third on NSU men’s basketball team in points (13.1), rebounds (5.0) and total assists (68).
The most important feature of the triangle offense is the sideline triangle created by the center in the low post, a forward at the wing, and a guard at the corner; the other guard stands at the top of the key and the weak-side forward on the weak-side high post, together forming the "two-man game". Every pass and cut has a purpose, and each is ...