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Essay / Basketball: The Play of a Basketball Game - 739
The point guard's job is to dribble the ball and he is the team's passer. A good point guard must be able to drive, assist, dribble and shoot. He must have a good vision of the field. The shooter usually sits on the right wing and waits for the point guard to pass the ball to him. He also needs to dribble efficiently and, more than that, be the best shooter on his team. The small forward usually starts on the left wing and a good small forward must have the ability to play hard inside, and also shoot inside or outside the perimeter. A power forward should have the ability to play in the post position and should be able to shoot from close range and drive his way to his basket, he could also play a defensive role. A basketball center has the greatest defensive role in defense and offense, he plays in the paint and scores. According to Marcus of Breakthroughbasketball.com, "In the past, people would just throw the ball up the middle and he would score, but now the NBA