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  2. Basketball positions - Wikipedia

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    In basketball, there are five players on court per team, each assigned to positions. Historically, these players have been assigned to positions defined by the role they play on the court, from a strategic point of view. The three main positions are guard, forward, and center, with the standard team featuring two guards, two forwards, and a center.

  3. Basketball playbook - Wikipedia

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    Motion offenses are governed by a set of rules which have everyone in motion. When numbers are used in motion (e.g. 4 out 1 in motion), the first number refers to the number of players outside the three-point line and the second number refers to the players inside the three-point line. 5 out motion offense (simple and screen away) 3-2 motion ...

  4. Outline of basketball - Wikipedia

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    Basketball positions. Basketball position – general location on the court which each player is responsible for. Players are generally described by the position (or positions) played, though the rules do not specify any positions. Positions are part of the strategy that has evolved for playing the game, and terminology for describing game play.

  5. Category:Basketball positions - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; ... Pages in category "Basketball positions" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of ...

  6. Rules of basketball - Wikipedia

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    Typewritten first draft of the rules of basketball by Naismith. On 15 January 1892, James Naismith published his rules for the game of "Basket Ball" that he invented: [1] The original game played under these rules was quite different from the one played today as there was no dribbling, dunking, three-pointers, or shot clock, and goal tending was legal.

  7. Power forward - Wikipedia

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    The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. Traditionally, power forwards have played a role similar to centers and are typically the second tallest player on the court. When on offense, they typically play with their backs towards the basket.

  8. Small forward - Wikipedia

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    The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. [4] In the NBA , small forwards typically range from 6' 6" (1.98 m) to 6' 9" (2.06 m); in the WNBA , they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m).

  9. 2–3 zone defense - Wikipedia

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    The 2–3 zone defense is a defensive strategy used in basketball as an alternative to man-to-man defense.It is referred to as the 2–3 because of its formation on the court, which consists of two players at the front of the defense (closer to half court) and three players behind (closer to the team's basket).