Basketball Positions

Positions can be divided into two categories:

• Outers

• Inners

• Owners

• Players

How many different positions are there in basketball?

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 5

Taller players play in the (.........) positions

• outers

• Inners

• owners

• Generals

What is the position whose objective is to bring the ball to the half of the opposing team and direct the attack?

• Center

• Point guard

• Shooting guard

• Small forward

What is the position whose role is to shoot from long distances?

• Power Forward

• Shooting Guard

• Center

• Small Forward

What is the position characterized by being versatile,and capable of taking long shots and penetrating the zone?

• Center

• Small Forward

• Shooting Guard

• Power Forward

What is the position whose role is to play near the hoop in offense and defense, and also be a good rebounder?

• Point Guard

• Shooting Guard

• Power Forward

• Center

What is the position whose objective is to shoot near to the basket or from the end of the free throw lane?

• Power Forward

• Center

• Point Guard

• Shooting Guard

What is the position whose objective is to stay behind the three-point line during the attack?

• Power Forward

• Center

• Point Guard

• Shooting Guard