That's crazy! And with me I've always been a fan of the game but never play structured ball so never really knew the responsibilities of each position lol
Model players for each position Point Guard: Magic Johnson Shooting Guard: Michael Jordan Small Forward: Larry Bird Power Forward: Tim Duncan Centre: Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul Jabbar
And here's some breakdowns of those players for you 😊😊😊 Magic Johnson: th-cam.com/video/hEitx9TJysc/w-d-xo.html Bird: th-cam.com/video/BQlDopJcrns/w-d-xo.html MJ: th-cam.com/video/cbXGwmreQg8/w-d-xo.html Duncan: th-cam.com/video/Vi5T-Ps_Saw/w-d-xo.html Wilt: th-cam.com/video/y5OhhVYubk8/w-d-xo.html Kareem: th-cam.com/video/ifycpTtMGzY/w-d-xo.html
I love how much work you put into these videos like sectioning it out with each position in the video having it perfectly aligned when you said the next position, incredible man!
Great video Allen, thank you! I'm kind of new to basketball, and I want to know more about it. Can you please make a video about how drafting works? If it's not a problem of course! I would appreciate it. :D
Al in Canada when do they bring in the SHOT CLOCK? Because in a game without the Shot Clock. If you have a Pass Only Point Guard and his Defender backs off that means you have essentially WON the game if you can just set up a few misdirection plays to score on. You can just get the LEAD and had the ball to your Pass Only Point Guard and watch the Clock Countdown to Victory.
At the Club Level there is a shot clock (rep/aau), for High school games I am unsure as I havnt coached, played, or been a ref for that level for a very long time, I did see an article that there was a vote against the shot clock in high school.
its for the best of the team, when I got put as a Guard when I got older I wanted to stay as a Center and wished I was 6'10 but I have learned to love guard.... I would suggest learning all positions in case you get put as a guard in the future
Hey coach! Thank you for tips, any ideas for an 12y old, 5’8? Also when I’m in a game last year, they keep shouting at me when I stay in paint for 20 seconds
work on your Basketball skills everyday, learn every position, and work on your strength as well... On offense your only allowed in the key for 3 seconds
Hey coach, I'm already 19 and want to get better at basketball. I started playing basketball for the first time my senior year of high school and then was selected to the Rep/varsity U19 team the next season. We never ended up playing due to covid but I was wondering if I could get tips on what position I should play. I am 6,5 6,6 (in shoes) and was the biggest guy on my team. I was playing C/PF (bigman) and I weighed at the time around 230. I could dunk the ball with a running start but could not standing dunk. I am not good at dribbling and could not hit 3s. I sometimes could shoot from close to medium mid-range but I mostly got my points through backdowns in the post and laying it up. I really enjoy playing in the post at the bigman position. Should I switch my positions an try to learn guard/ small forward skills like dribbling and shooting or improve my post play, vert/athleticism and off hand layups?
I’m 6’9 230lb , with a 43 inch vertical, and when I play a traditional basket ball game even though I’m the second tallest on my team I still play the Small Foward position
@@bballcoachallen thanks and I’m working the perimeter shot, my coach wants me to shoot very consistently. So I can carry more the offensive side of the game, and before I started shooting threes more consistent I was cutting to the back door to get lobs, and the defense started playing down on me and defended my passing lanes, because I didn’t have a good shot, but now they play me up. I’m the defensive anchor on my team but more like a lockdown defender.
I will be doing a Power Forward breakdown soon, I have a Small Forwards Tactics video coming out later today... Here are some videos you might also like: 5 Moves For Forwards: th-cam.com/video/uDQqr3JRpZU/w-d-xo.html Roles of Small Forwards: th-cam.com/video/75gJjgMp7E4/w-d-xo.html Small Forward Exercises: th-cam.com/video/s1h4Phg5CNc/w-d-xo.html Small Forward Dribbling Training: th-cam.com/video/GuIsrO5IbTE/w-d-xo.html I hope these videos help
I was there for 3 days before a cruise ... I played one evening against a group of guys and my shot was way off ... was fun there ... and it was an amazing court
Hey coach I’m 12 6ft 180 pounds I am a knockdown midrange shooter I have handles and can slash and get in the paint. Right now I play small forward but sometimes play point guard and power forward. What position do you think I should play?
You will most likely be placed at Center but if you were on a team I would coach I would have you change throughout the game between forward and center
Hey coach I've been here before and was 5,6 good shooter and average ball handling but now i dropped of a little shooting wise and became a great playmaker and ball handler I'm 5,8 now. I'm taller than any one in my group but I play like a point guard and like getting my teammates buckets.
Hey coach! I've been training for my hs freshman team tryouts for a while, just trying to develop my game as a whole, but I'm still struggling to find what position to play two weeks ahead of tryouts. I'm 59, 170, very skill based, average or a little below average athleticism. The mid range, handles, and 3 point shots are my strengths, but when driving to the basket, my speed and quick first step make it very difficult. My post game is great, but now that the competition is much taller, I don't see that as a valid skill anymore. Cuts are average and passing is a little above average. I've been thinking sg or sf, and although i think i'd fit the sg pos better, the spot is being tried out for by so many, it would clog up my chances. Thanks in advance!
I'm 13 and 6'0 I currently play hockey but I'm getting interested in basketball, what position should i play? My post defense is mediocre and rebounding is below avg and i have a below average vertical. I'm also a big man and my strength is above average
You will most likely be placed as Center on average height teams or Forward on Bigger teams... Foot speed drills will be important and low post drills, and shooting here are some playlists Foot speed: th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGab_wu158LrHStPL-2m5H2V.html Shooting Form th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGZQhpJaofUyWVZ3qLoEp2sn.html Low Post Moves th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGaD07TAy_2Ha11zLCAdmKYr.html
depends on team while I have seen 6'4 players being a Center as a senior its rare and usually 6'4 is a guard more often than not. Sometimes a Forward but usually at smaller schools
Hey I'm almost 17 and I'm 6'2" or 6'3" I suck at shooting and dribbling but I'm fine at defense and great at layups. Should I play at PG? I always wanted to be SF but it's hard with my height, what you think?
I would say shooting guard, but definitely work on shooting, a lot of coaches are looking for shooters right now... Here are some videos on shooting a basketball th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGYhR9t1ktHd9Wd0mYjmintW.html
@@bballcoachallen Allen thanks for feedback. It's a big pleasure for me. I am from Ukraine. My greetings. Furthermore i want to change our ukrainian basketball society in commercial way of doing business. Yours sincerely subscriber from city Nova Kahovka Cherson region.
I’m a good finisher and driver. I am an ok shooter and amazing dribbler and rack up steals. I play the wing (shooting guard and small forward) best position for me?
Shooting guard but you have to get 9/10 handles which can be done by putting a grocery bag over your ball and tie it and put socks on your hands and do dribbling drills and also increase your shooting to 8/10 or 7.5/10 and increase mid range
hello, great video coach. im 14 6'1. I have good overall defense, a good mid and im probably the fastest player. In your general opinion what would you say is an appropriate position
I'm 5'10, 137 lbs, 14y. I have a good defense I jump very high, I'm a good Mid Range shooter, I have a tuff lay up package, and I am strong. What position should I play? Edit: I forgot to mention that I currently play SF and SG
I’m a 12yo girl who’s abt 5ft and I’m thinking about joining my middle school’s basketball Team. I look a lot taller then I actually am because I’m really slim. I’m a good shooter, but I’m not a good handler ,but I’m working on that. What position do I think would be for me?
height might be an issue, but I bet your the fastest on the team... usually asian genetics makes you super fast with fast foot speed ... Use what you have and never wish what others have that you cant control for yourself... due to my fast growth I got Oscar slaughters which was explained to me as a sack of bone chips in my knee (growing pains) they are supposed to dissolve by the time your 20, well mine didn't and the sack ruptured and the bone chips tore up my knee which lead to 2 knee surgeries... Remember to love the body your in as it could always be worst on the other side of the fence
Hi Allen I'm 13 in 8th grade 5'7 135lbs I'm a decent shooter great ball handler and okay finisher but I need to work on my defense and passing what do you suggest me to do?
for defense, agility drills... for passing make a target on the wall and aim to hit it with 1 hand and 2 hand passes, dribble past the target and pass the ball, 2 ball dribbling hitting target with one ball
Hey I’m 5’3 and 13 I just started playing a couple months ago and I’m not sure what position I should play I’m pretty good at shooting mid range but can’t really shoot 3s well I’m pretty good at lay ups and driving, my ball handling is okay but there’s still room for improvement what position do you think I play.
Ok so I started playing this year and haven’t Been on a team yet im good at mid Range shooting good post moves with good dribbling my 3pt% is 25 and I’m not great at defending what is your suggestions
foot speed drills for defense th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGab_wu158LrHStPL-2m5H2V.html Also here is a playlist of videos for shooting 3s th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGZrrsMohEq-czN8fn6XxlxS.html
I am 16,5'7 and im a small forward,i have a very low percentage when it comes to shootimg even thou in perimeter range,should i improve and focus on my strength to drive in the rim ?
Hey, I’m 5’7, 12 years old, and I weigh 109 pounds, I can jump high and I’m ok at shooting, and the worse with handles, what position should I play? And what I should focus more on
I am a great overall player. I can shoot, finsih around the rim and all that stuff at around a decent level. However, I don't have a specialty, something that I can do better than most people. I'm 14 years, about 5'10, strong, not reall fast, can't really jump. Any suggestions? I'm considering being a post defender but I don't know how to guard the post when I'm not guarding a player who is posting up. Any tips?
Your still young I never started using my size as a guard until grade 12. Thats when I learned being a 6'2, and 205 pound guard made it easy to get to the rim, between that and shooting was my specialty. For yourself you may find yourself sliding more into a forward or guard position later on, so I would say keep working on your shot especially if its already good, it could become insanely amazing. Learn to use your strength to drive to the rim. Then learn to use your strength on defense, maybe look into Kyle Lowry and he plays for yourself. Work on agility ladder drills for quickness.
Is there any way I can get a position change at my high school. I am a 5'8" Shooting guard and 14. I want to play the point guard position but my coach says that there are many shorter kids on the team and that is why I have to play the shooting guard position. I can handle the ball, shoot very consistent mid-range shots and somewhat consistent 3pt shots, and play very good perimeter defense. I am asking this as my doctor says that I will most likley be 6'1". But most colleges want a shooting guard who is at least 6'4"
If your going to be 6'1 than you could be a swing guard (PG, SG combo... I used to play that I am 6'2). In your highlight tapes obviously show your defense, shooting, driving but also spend a lot of time one passing, look for players to get the assist even if your playing SG in Highschool you will still have the ball in your hands a lot of the time. So you will have a chance to get a ton of assists. This way you can prove yourself as a Shooting Guard and Point Guard. Your in a good spot because now you will have a chance to play 2 positions which gives you a greater chance of going somewhere in Basketball... The more positions you can play the better
Hey basketball coach allen, I'm 14, 6'2, weigh 132 llbs, my 3 point shots are pretty bad, my handles are getting better and I'm probably the best out of all my friends around the rim, my mid range sucks my defence is average, I have a tendency not to pass but my passing is pretty good, I don't normally get blocks but I do steal frequently, I have no clue what position to play and i really need some help.
This vid is over a year old, so I’m not sure if you check recent comments, but I’m 17 years old, I’m 6’5 and weigh 250(was 260 last month - been going lean for a little), I love shooting etc when it comes to the guard stuff, but when I play team ball 4v4 or 5v5 I usually get out at center(which is understandable)...I was just wondering what you personally thought, and a word of encouragement would help😁
6'5 in pickup games is usually a center (Im 6'2 and im a center in pick ups too unless im lucky and someone taller is playing) ... talk your teammates into spreading and running a 5 out or 4 out with lots of off ball movement and screens and cuts through the key for easy baskets. plus by spreading the floor it opens up the floor for easy baskets... but at the same time if you get a mismatch destroy the shorter players in the post lol ... 6'5 is a good heigh for a guard or an undersized forward so you could work on skills at all those positions to fit onto any team
Depends on the team, as a grade 9 and 6'2 you could be a center or forward, but if your fast, and able to handle the ball and shoot you could be an amazing Point guard or shooting guard
im pretty new but im 5'4 and so is my friend who's been playing it for ages and he says shooting guard is the best for short people if you can learn to push defenders further out either by ankle brakes or passing then you need to be able to hit from the 3 points line as taller players will be up front currentlly im looking as small forward in games cus im faster then defenders but if your not then shooting guard is best learn 3 pointers
I'm 12 5,4 I'm good at defence and finishing around the rim and mid range shots I also have good handles my mum is 5,10 and my dad is 6,1 what position should I play
I’m 14 I’m 6’4 and I think I’m playing the 4 next year but I can shoot solid I’m a really good rebounder and defender and I’m very athletic an can drive to the hoop what skills do you think I should work on right now
Shooting has become the number 1 skill to have, so definitely shooting. Core strength, foot speed, and lateral quickness. Then look into different ball handling drills as well
speed will be your friend at your size, playing strong defense looking to force steals and ball handling skills will allow you to attack the rim for layups... .then work on shooting to expand your game
I'm 13 years old in the 8th grade, 5'8, 150 lbs, and I'm a girl. I'm good at defense like blocking and guarding and I'd say that I'm pretty strong too (but I'm not the fastest at running lol) I'm good at layups and jump shots and I'm average at 3s. And I'm pretty okay at handling. What position should I play?
As someone who wants to get more into basketball, I really appreciate this explanation. One question: WHY does the Shooting Guard now have a roll similar to the Point Guard? What's the reasoning behind this? Wouldn't it make sense to have one person who can do that job and another person who can make the 3? Is it to make the offense more dynamic? Allowing the Shooting Guard to take a bigger roll when the Point Guard is out?
When the point guard gets pressured the shooting guard is the second option to get the ball up the court... All teams are looking to run more screen and rolls and dribble action plays which then works better with multiple point guards... A good example would be like the raptors with Vanvleet and Lowry
13 years old 5 foot 7 115 pounds, good shooter, solid handles and pretty agile, good court vision, and decent defense. What position should I play coach? (Oh yes, and I have massive thighs so I have one the best verticals in my school for my age. Average jump is about 27 inches. 30 if I’m really trying. Kinda insecure about the huge thighs so it’s kinda to find pants that fit well.)
Hello, I recently just made my team. I am 5'3 (14 yr. old) My team has me playing the two bc of my running ablility. I am a decent dribbler and shooter and I am quick on defense. Is this position right for me, and of so, any tips for becomeing better?
yes ... foot speed drills will help you gain an even bigger advantage on defense ... always room to improve shooting especially when shooting is becoming the biggest part of the game
@@bballcoachallen now I can understand a lot of the why's of the game. I'm an ocassional player but I'm helping my cousins with their game and what to do to get better.
Nice! Happy I can help... Since your helping your cousins make sure they become great shooters, shooting the 3 is one of the most important things today in Basketball
depending on team forward or center, but if you can handle the ball I would add guard to that mix... other guards at your age probably are 5'5 so imagine if you had the ability to drive on them, or if your guarded by big slow centers you could destroy teams
I play positions 1 and 2 depending if the team has a better ball handler or shooter than myself also mainly because I'm only 5'6". I prefer to adjust my style based on the personnel on my team and how the defense plays. P. S. I do love to shoot but i will not hesitate to pass to the best open man.
What position do you think I'd be best at I'm a 6.1 feet I can shoot a bit I've got pretty good handles, I'm a good defensive player and I can finished at the rim very well (I'm also 13 year old)
very similar to me at your age... right now your probably a center, would be interesting to know how tall your parents are and your wing span/leg length as that can give you an idea of how tall you may become, but is not always correct.... I would continue to work on handles, and shooting as those are both very important. Next I would work on overall strength and lateral speed, this will help with being a stronger more dominant player on the offensive and defensive side
@@bballcoachallen I'm pretty much my dad's height so we think I won't grow much taller and out of all my relative only my two uncles on my dad's side are taller then me but not much either so I don't think I'll grow past 6.5 feet max
shooting and dribbling I would say are the biggest things to work on at this point, overall strength will help you dominate as a guard as well. Lateral quickness can help you beat other guards off the first step and defensively help you guard multiple positions.... I was 6'2 when I was 13 and never grew after. I really worked on shoulder strength my entire life because I was always clinging to wanting to be a center (I love the position) but later on I used that shoulder strength to power through any defenders trying to stop me from driving to the rim. You could use that tactic as well but its a personal choice, not everyone likes taking contact. What type of a player would you like to become?
@@bballcoachallen I like the contact and I pattern my game after guys like Ja Morant, Kobe and Lebron mostly. I'm quite physical and quick which I think would help me as a guard. My coach puts me in center right now as I'm one of the tallest (I play with some older kids) what should I do because I don't really like center
What I noticed in the NBA besides Curry point guards really can't be the number one option on a championship team it's usually two-way wings LeBron James Kawhi Leonard KD
generally need 2-3 great players in different positions who can score and defend... Even when Toronto won we had Lowry (G), Kawhi (F), Siakam (F)... (Siakam is amazing playing off ball and 2nd option, but not very good as a main option)
Hey coach I don't know what position to play I'm 5'3 driving is an A shooting is a b- defense is a b handles is a A post scoring A speed B so I don't know if I should play guard or forwards
@@bballcoachallen I also have another question I am quite interested in being a power forward. Since I am tall and pretty strong and I can dribble up and down the court. I am torn between being a centre and being a power forward. Can you please clarify?
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Wow, those guys at the back are really taking their time with their warmups. 😂
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thx, im literally just getting into the sport and i have absolutely no clue what goes on in the court despite me somehow loving the game
happy to help
Literally me rn
Lol same
That's crazy! And with me I've always been a fan of the game but never play structured ball so never really knew the responsibilities of each position lol
Same
Thank you very much for the content you pass, I'm Brazilian and I don't have many training conditions but your videos help me a lot
Happy to help! Keep up the hard work! Lots of great players have come from Brazil
@@bballcoachallen One day I'll be there too
@@gustavoandrade9260 good luck
Model players for each position
Point Guard: Magic Johnson
Shooting Guard: Michael Jordan
Small Forward: Larry Bird
Power Forward: Tim Duncan
Centre: Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul Jabbar
And here's some breakdowns of those players for you 😊😊😊
Magic Johnson: th-cam.com/video/hEitx9TJysc/w-d-xo.html
Bird: th-cam.com/video/BQlDopJcrns/w-d-xo.html
MJ: th-cam.com/video/cbXGwmreQg8/w-d-xo.html
Duncan: th-cam.com/video/Vi5T-Ps_Saw/w-d-xo.html
Wilt: th-cam.com/video/y5OhhVYubk8/w-d-xo.html
Kareem: th-cam.com/video/ifycpTtMGzY/w-d-xo.html
I love how much work you put into these videos like sectioning it out with each position in the video having it perfectly aligned when you said the next position, incredible man!
I appreciate that! Thank you, I have done it on a few videos, I need to do it on more
Just started to get into watching basketball and your videos are awesome thanks
Awesome! Thank you!
Anthony Davis is a great example of a PF/C that can shoot and do work in the post!
agreed
And he’s a good dunker
HBO's Winning Time and the Suns' dominance has reignited my interest in basketball. Thank you for this detailed explanation coach!
nice! Your welcome
Thanks so much, I want to join the school basketball team, but had no clue what position I would want, but now I know so, thanks a lot
your welcome
Thank you so much, this was the best video i found about the topic! Subscribed.
Awesome, thank you! I am glad you enjoyed
Great video Allen, thank you! I'm kind of new to basketball, and I want to know more about it. Can you please make a video about how drafting works? If it's not a problem of course! I would appreciate it. :D
Become great, get an agent and apply for the NBA draft ... usually you need to have professional or University experience
This is going to help me be a good sf
I hope it does, work hard
I'm pretty late but this really helps me understand the game more as I'm new to the sport
happy to help
Al in Canada when do they bring in the SHOT CLOCK?
Because in a game without the Shot Clock. If you have a Pass Only Point Guard and his Defender backs off that means you have essentially WON the game if you can just set up a few misdirection plays to score on. You can just get the LEAD and had the ball to your Pass Only Point Guard and watch the Clock Countdown to Victory.
At the Club Level there is a shot clock (rep/aau), for High school games I am unsure as I havnt coached, played, or been a ref for that level for a very long time, I did see an article that there was a vote against the shot clock in high school.
After watching a few times i still dontbunderstand the positions. What i understood was that all positions must know how to shoot and read the defense
I dont too lol
im 14 and 5ft 10 i want to play forward so bad, but coach always put me to play center
its for the best of the team, when I got put as a Guard when I got older I wanted to stay as a Center and wished I was 6'10 but I have learned to love guard.... I would suggest learning all positions in case you get put as a guard in the future
Probably you can't make shots depends on shot they put you at center cuz you can't make only shots near the paint
@@christopherjaleco9474 can be that too ,I mean I have a decent mid but I can't find consistency on my 3pt shot
Hey coach! Thank you for tips, any ideas for an 12y old, 5’8? Also when I’m in a game last year, they keep shouting at me when I stay in paint for 20 seconds
work on your Basketball skills everyday, learn every position, and work on your strength as well... On offense your only allowed in the key for 3 seconds
Small forward but learn point guard just in case
5 8 for a 12 year old you're definitely gonna grow above 6 ft
I'm learning this stuff so my bf can talk to me about his practices and I'll understand what he's talking ab
your an amazing gf I hope he knows how much your doing just to talk to him
Update: he broke up with me lmao
well that really sucks!
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I'm 15 years old,5'6 and playing point guard or shooting guard
nice
I’m 11 52 so I am tofoward small power and center
Man yall short no cap im 12 and 5,7
@@marcellothomas732 same im 12 and 5'8
@@marcellothomas732 I’m 12 and 5’10 you’re average bro.
Hey coach, I'm already 19 and want to get better at basketball. I started playing basketball for the first time my senior year of high school and then was selected to the Rep/varsity U19 team the next season. We never ended up playing due to covid but I was wondering if I could get tips on what position I should play. I am 6,5 6,6 (in shoes) and was the biggest guy on my team. I was playing C/PF (bigman) and I weighed at the time around 230. I could dunk the ball with a running start but could not standing dunk. I am not good at dribbling and could not hit 3s. I sometimes could shoot from close to medium mid-range but I mostly got my points through backdowns in the post and laying it up. I really enjoy playing in the post at the bigman position. Should I switch my positions an try to learn guard/ small forward skills like dribbling and shooting or improve my post play, vert/athleticism and off hand layups?
I’m 6’9 230lb , with a 43 inch vertical, and when I play a traditional basket ball game even though I’m the second tallest on my team I still play the Small Foward position
thats good, become a great shooter who can slash to the rim, read the defense and cut back door ... work on foot speed to become the fastest defender
@@bballcoachallen thanks and I’m working the perimeter shot, my coach wants me to shoot very consistently. So I can carry more the offensive side of the game, and before I started shooting threes more consistent I was cutting to the back door to get lobs, and the defense started playing down on me and defended my passing lanes, because I didn’t have a good shot, but now they play me up. I’m the defensive anchor on my team but more like a lockdown defender.
What position should I play I never played before but I might get into it I am 4/11 or 4/12
try them all, see how you like it
Have you played yet?
Do you have any tips for becoming a better small forward / power forward?
I will be doing a Power Forward breakdown soon, I have a Small Forwards Tactics video coming out later today... Here are some videos you might also like:
5 Moves For Forwards: th-cam.com/video/uDQqr3JRpZU/w-d-xo.html
Roles of Small Forwards: th-cam.com/video/75gJjgMp7E4/w-d-xo.html
Small Forward Exercises: th-cam.com/video/s1h4Phg5CNc/w-d-xo.html
Small Forward Dribbling Training: th-cam.com/video/GuIsrO5IbTE/w-d-xo.html
I hope these videos help
@@bballcoachallen Ok thanks
Hey what position should I play I’m 11 5’7 and 199
at that age you will probably put as a forward or center... but dont forget to train as a guard too, you never know what will happen in the future
Basketball Coach Allen what do I play I’m 11 and 5’3
@@benhicks_music a guard
UR A ELEVEN?? dang ur gonna become really tall trust me!
Fort lauderdale beach in the background! Used to ball up here almost every weekend back before the pandemic
I was there for 3 days before a cruise ... I played one evening against a group of guys and my shot was way off ... was fun there ... and it was an amazing court
Thank you sir !
your welcome
I’m on my way to tryouts rilizing I don’t know what to play so thanks for telling me
your welcome, good luck
Hey coach I’m 12 6ft 180 pounds I am a knockdown midrange shooter I have handles and can slash and get in the paint. Right now I play small forward but sometimes play point guard and power forward. What position do you think I should play?
You will most likely be placed at Center but if you were on a team I would coach I would have you change throughout the game between forward and center
Hey coach I've been here before and was 5,6 good shooter and average ball handling but now i dropped of a little shooting wise and became a great playmaker and ball handler I'm 5,8 now. I'm taller than any one in my group but I play like a point guard and like getting my teammates buckets.
Nice! Thats good, keep working on shooting as thats become really important but being position less is really the new way of playing
@@bballcoachallen thanks cool
Hey coach! I've been training for my hs freshman team tryouts for a while, just trying to develop my game as a whole, but I'm still struggling to find what position to play two weeks ahead of tryouts. I'm 59, 170, very skill based, average or a little below average athleticism. The mid range, handles, and 3 point shots are my strengths, but when driving to the basket, my speed and quick first step make it very difficult. My post game is great, but now that the competition is much taller, I don't see that as a valid skill anymore. Cuts are average and passing is a little above average. I've been thinking sg or sf, and although i think i'd fit the sg pos better, the spot is being tried out for by so many, it would clog up my chances. Thanks in advance!
^14 years old btw
depends on team and your height as well but I would say guard
Your video really helped me lot.
Can you plz make a video on the basket ball champions and their tricks
I will.... check out some of my breakdowns as well. th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGaJY41ifzICCBRWM-4y6Qgq.html
great explanation thanks alot
You are welcome!
Thankyou so much ch I play for the junior hawks in the nbl and I needed this
NICE, glad I could help
Hey coach, I'm 13 and 5,7, weigh around 170 pounds, any ideas on what position I should play?
u should play the big chungus position
I would be looking at Forward, maybe Center depending on the team
@@bballcoachallen Thanks!
your welcome
@@vontsss LMFAO
I'm 13 and 6'0 I currently play hockey but I'm getting interested in basketball, what position should i play? My post defense is mediocre and rebounding is below avg and i have a below average vertical. I'm also a big man and my strength is above average
You will most likely be placed as Center on average height teams or Forward on Bigger teams... Foot speed drills will be important and low post drills, and shooting here are some playlists
Foot speed: th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGab_wu158LrHStPL-2m5H2V.html
Shooting Form th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGZQhpJaofUyWVZ3qLoEp2sn.html
Low Post Moves th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGaD07TAy_2Ha11zLCAdmKYr.html
Same, The only difference between me and you is that I’m 5’2 😂
I'm 15, 6'1, 165 lbs, I am very good at defence, but not so very good at offence. I am very strong, what position should I play?
Forward or Center
What position would a 6’4 person be in high school basketball
depends on team while I have seen 6'4 players being a Center as a senior its rare and usually 6'4 is a guard more often than not. Sometimes a Forward but usually at smaller schools
great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Im 5'10 at 13 yrs old and good at layups and passing what position do you think i should play?
depending on the team you could fit any position but most likely a forward
@@bballcoachallen oh ok thank you so much
Thanks
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@@Smokeydabear52 when you're good at something, never do it for free lmao
Hey I'm almost 17 and I'm 6'2" or 6'3" I suck at shooting and dribbling but I'm fine at defense and great at layups. Should I play at PG? I always wanted to be SF but it's hard with my height, what you think?
I would say shooting guard, but definitely work on shooting, a lot of coaches are looking for shooters right now... Here are some videos on shooting a basketball th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGYhR9t1ktHd9Wd0mYjmintW.html
@@bballcoachallen Ok thanks. I hope it's going to help
I only know football and 2k21 looks good so I'm tryna know the basics before I mix up positions
Hey ! So, Im 5'8 almost 16 y.o Just got into bb a year ago , pretty good at mid range , 3's and posting up and such ... What should i play ?
I would say guard
Thanks a lot
Your welcome
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I’m a good finisher and driver. I am an ok shooter and amazing dribbler and rack up steals. I play the wing (shooting guard and small forward) best position for me?
maybe forward
Nobody has tried you at PG?
I’m 13 and 5’3 what position should I play? I have decent handles and shoot 6/10 in 3 pointer and 8/10 mid range
I would say guard
Shooting guard but you have to get 9/10 handles which can be done by putting a grocery bag over your ball and tie it and put socks on your hands and do dribbling drills and also increase your shooting to 8/10 or 7.5/10 and increase mid range
hello, great video coach. im 14 6'1. I have good overall defense, a good mid and im probably the fastest player. In your general opinion what would you say is an appropriate position
Forward or Center depending on team
I'm 5'10, 137 lbs, 14y. I have a good defense I jump very high, I'm a good Mid Range shooter, I have a tuff lay up package, and I am strong. What position should I play?
Edit: I forgot to mention that I currently play SF and SG
I would say those positions you already play... really work on shooting, its very important right now... also work on agility and foot speed
@@bballcoachallen ok, thanks
Hey, wat position do u think I should play?, I’m 16 and 5”8, I’ve played center before, but I’m really good at defence, I’m fast and a good shooter.
guard
@@bballcoachallen thank you, this really helps
happy to help
@@laeeea.f7465 shooting guard
@@Treballa thankss💓
I’m a 12yo girl who’s abt 5ft and I’m thinking about joining my middle school’s basketball Team. I look a lot taller then I actually am because I’m really slim. I’m a good shooter, but I’m not a good handler ,but I’m working on that. What position do I think would be for me?
Dam me hearing you being 6 ft in grade 8 really made me hella jealous I’m only 5’3 grade 7 dam having Asian genetics is really a disadvantage
height might be an issue, but I bet your the fastest on the team... usually asian genetics makes you super fast with fast foot speed ... Use what you have and never wish what others have that you cant control for yourself... due to my fast growth I got Oscar slaughters which was explained to me as a sack of bone chips in my knee (growing pains) they are supposed to dissolve by the time your 20, well mine didn't and the sack ruptured and the bone chips tore up my knee which lead to 2 knee surgeries... Remember to love the body your in as it could always be worst on the other side of the fence
lol thats funny im 5'2 in 5 grade and one of the strogest in my class
Bro your good if you havn't gotten growth spurts yet
Bro im 5”2 and in 7th grade and im black
5'3" in 7th grade with great strength
Hi Allen I'm 13 in 8th grade 5'7 135lbs I'm a decent shooter great ball handler and okay finisher but I need to work on my defense and passing what do you suggest me to do?
for defense, agility drills... for passing make a target on the wall and aim to hit it with 1 hand and 2 hand passes, dribble past the target and pass the ball, 2 ball dribbling hitting target with one ball
Hey I’m 5’3 and 13 I just started playing a couple months ago and I’m not sure what position I should play I’m pretty good at shooting mid range but can’t really shoot 3s well I’m pretty good at lay ups and driving, my ball handling is okay but there’s still room for improvement what position do you think I play.
I would be thinking guard
I'm 13 and 5'10. I'm bad at dribbling and handles, but pretty good in scoring. What should I play?
What else can you do
depends on the team but usually Guard or Forward
Ok so I started playing this year and haven’t Been on a team yet im good at mid Range shooting good post moves with good dribbling my 3pt% is 25 and I’m not great at defending what is your suggestions
foot speed drills for defense th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGab_wu158LrHStPL-2m5H2V.html
Also here is a playlist of videos for shooting 3s th-cam.com/play/PLO5DgInYakGZrrsMohEq-czN8fn6XxlxS.html
I am 16,5'7 and im a small forward,i have a very low percentage when it comes to shootimg even thou in perimeter range,should i improve and focus on my strength to drive in the rim ?
yes but also work on your shooting
I’m 15 years old and I’m 5,8. I’m a really good shot blocker and mid range shooter. What position would you recommend for me?
maybe small forward
Im 13
5,2
Shooting:B
Passing:A
Dribbling:A-
Athleticism (speed vertical strength etc…):C
Defence:B
IQ:A+
Wich Position should I be
I would think guard
Sf imo
PG or SG but mainly PG
Hey, I’m 5’7, 12 years old, and I weigh 109 pounds, I can jump high and I’m ok at shooting, and the worse with handles, what position should I play? And what I should focus more on
I’m pretty good at basketball but I’ve never learned the positions
this is your chance
16, and 6’1, any ideas as to which position I should go with?
guard
@@bballcoachallen thanks!
I am a great overall player. I can shoot, finsih around the rim and all that stuff at around a decent level. However, I don't have a specialty, something that I can do better than most people. I'm 14 years, about 5'10, strong, not reall fast, can't really jump. Any suggestions?
I'm considering being a post defender but I don't know how to guard the post when I'm not guarding a player who is posting up. Any tips?
Your still young I never started using my size as a guard until grade 12. Thats when I learned being a 6'2, and 205 pound guard made it easy to get to the rim, between that and shooting was my specialty. For yourself you may find yourself sliding more into a forward or guard position later on, so I would say keep working on your shot especially if its already good, it could become insanely amazing. Learn to use your strength to drive to the rim. Then learn to use your strength on defense, maybe look into Kyle Lowry and he plays for yourself. Work on agility ladder drills for quickness.
Is there any way I can get a position change at my high school. I am a 5'8" Shooting guard and 14. I want to play the point guard position but my coach says that there are many shorter kids on the team and that is why I have to play the shooting guard position. I can handle the ball, shoot very consistent mid-range shots and somewhat consistent 3pt shots, and play very good perimeter defense. I am asking this as my doctor says that I will most likley be 6'1". But most colleges want a shooting guard who is at least 6'4"
If your going to be 6'1 than you could be a swing guard (PG, SG combo... I used to play that I am 6'2). In your highlight tapes obviously show your defense, shooting, driving but also spend a lot of time one passing, look for players to get the assist even if your playing SG in Highschool you will still have the ball in your hands a lot of the time. So you will have a chance to get a ton of assists. This way you can prove yourself as a Shooting Guard and Point Guard. Your in a good spot because now you will have a chance to play 2 positions which gives you a greater chance of going somewhere in Basketball... The more positions you can play the better
Hey basketball coach allen, I'm 14, 6'2, weigh 132 llbs, my 3 point shots are pretty bad, my handles are getting better and I'm probably the best out of all my friends around the rim, my mid range sucks my defence is average, I have a tendency not to pass but my passing is pretty good, I don't normally get blocks but I do steal frequently, I have no clue what position to play and i really need some help.
for your size and age I would say center or forward
This vid is over a year old, so I’m not sure if you check recent comments, but I’m 17 years old, I’m 6’5 and weigh 250(was 260 last month - been going lean for a little), I love shooting etc when it comes to the guard stuff, but when I play team ball 4v4 or 5v5 I usually get out at center(which is understandable)...I was just wondering what you personally thought, and a word of encouragement would help😁
6'5 in pickup games is usually a center (Im 6'2 and im a center in pick ups too unless im lucky and someone taller is playing) ... talk your teammates into spreading and running a 5 out or 4 out with lots of off ball movement and screens and cuts through the key for easy baskets. plus by spreading the floor it opens up the floor for easy baskets... but at the same time if you get a mismatch destroy the shorter players in the post lol ... 6'5 is a good heigh for a guard or an undersized forward so you could work on skills at all those positions to fit onto any team
I’m planning on playing next school yeah I’m a freshman and I’m 6’2 so would I get ready to play PG PF or C? Thanks and good video!
Depends on the team, as a grade 9 and 6'2 you could be a center or forward, but if your fast, and able to handle the ball and shoot you could be an amazing Point guard or shooting guard
im a freshman and im 5'3 lol
If you’re 5’4 in 8th grade, where would you recommend? I’m currently looking at shooting guard to potentially try out for
im pretty new but im 5'4 and so is my friend who's been playing it for ages and he says shooting guard is the best for short people if you can learn to push defenders further out either by ankle brakes or passing then you need to be able to hit from the 3 points line as taller players will be up front currentlly im looking as small forward in games cus im faster then defenders but if your not then shooting guard is best learn 3 pointers
Need more info
I'm 12 5,4 I'm good at defence and finishing around the rim and mid range shots I also have good handles my mum is 5,10 and my dad is 6,1 what position should I play
You will most likely be a guard or forward, shooting, dribbling, defense will be very important
I’m 14 I’m 6’4 and I think I’m playing the 4 next year but I can shoot solid I’m a really good rebounder and defender and I’m very athletic an can drive to the hoop what skills do you think I should work on right now
Shooting has become the number 1 skill to have, so definitely shooting. Core strength, foot speed, and lateral quickness. Then look into different ball handling drills as well
It should be considered offensive to be THAT young and still THAT tall lmao. And I thought I was tall...
I’m 13 , 110lbs and 5’6 do Uno any roles I could play? Because I’m pretty bad at shooting and only getting started
speed will be your friend at your size, playing strong defense looking to force steals and ball handling skills will allow you to attack the rim for layups... .then work on shooting to expand your game
I'm 4'8 and 12 and I can jump high, I also can finish and slash good, but I can't shoot very well what position should I play?
at that age its hard to say, you'll be looking at either guard or forward
Dang this hard maybe SF but you might be undersized Naw go with Sf
I'm 13 years old in the 8th grade, 5'8, 150 lbs, and I'm a girl. I'm good at defense like blocking and guarding and I'd say that I'm pretty strong too (but I'm not the fastest at running lol) I'm good at layups and jump shots and I'm average at 3s. And I'm pretty okay at handling. What position should I play?
depends on team, and the needs of the team... but from what I have seen from girls basketball at your age you could be a guard or forward
@@bballcoachallen cool thanks!
Im 12 and 5'8 do u think I should play center?
depends on if the team needs it ... at your height usually... but learn all positions
As someone who wants to get more into basketball, I really appreciate this explanation. One question: WHY does the Shooting Guard now have a roll similar to the Point Guard? What's the reasoning behind this? Wouldn't it make sense to have one person who can do that job and another person who can make the 3? Is it to make the offense more dynamic? Allowing the Shooting Guard to take a bigger roll when the Point Guard is out?
When the point guard gets pressured the shooting guard is the second option to get the ball up the court... All teams are looking to run more screen and rolls and dribble action plays which then works better with multiple point guards... A good example would be like the raptors with Vanvleet and Lowry
im 12, 5,4 too and im good at finishing, ball handling, passing, mid range shots but ok at defense. i can do post ups. what position should i be?
Guard
@@bballcoachallen thanks
your welcome
I started attending college this year and all my buddies play basketball while I knew absolutely nothing lol
nice!!!
13 years old 5 foot 7 115 pounds, good shooter, solid handles and pretty agile, good court vision, and decent defense. What position should I play coach? (Oh yes, and I have massive thighs so I have one the best verticals in my school for my age. Average jump is about 27 inches. 30 if I’m really trying. Kinda insecure about the huge thighs so it’s kinda to find pants that fit well.)
I would look at guard... but it does come down to the coach and team
Hello, I recently just made my team. I am 5'3 (14 yr. old) My team has me playing the two bc of my running ablility. I am a decent dribbler and shooter and I am quick on defense. Is this position right for me, and of so, any tips for becomeing better?
yes ... foot speed drills will help you gain an even bigger advantage on defense ... always room to improve shooting especially when shooting is becoming the biggest part of the game
@@bballcoachallen thanks so much, will do! :) Stay safe!!
yo just a question is a power forward more a slasher or is the small forward more a slasher?
small forward ... but the 2 positions are starting to mesh into one
@@bballcoachallen alright thanks
Small forward but they can both be
Great video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
@@bballcoachallen now I can understand a lot of the why's of the game. I'm an ocassional player but I'm helping my cousins with their game and what to do to get better.
Nice! Happy I can help... Since your helping your cousins make sure they become great shooters, shooting the 3 is one of the most important things today in Basketball
@@bballcoachallen definitely, since Curry set the standards I'm doing everything I can on that department
Hi god bless have a good one.
Thanks you too
thx
your welcome
this guy really loves mark gasol
He was a great player
Hey, I'm 14 years old and I am 6 foot and 1 inch and I weigh 151 lbs. Which position do you recommend me?
depending on team forward or center, but if you can handle the ball I would add guard to that mix... other guards at your age probably are 5'5 so imagine if you had the ability to drive on them, or if your guarded by big slow centers you could destroy teams
I play positions 1 and 2 depending if the team has a better ball handler or shooter than myself also mainly because I'm only 5'6". I prefer to adjust my style based on the personnel on my team and how the defense plays. P. S. I do love to shoot but i will not hesitate to pass to the best open man.
What role would fit me? Im average at shooting, taller than average, fast on the court, decent at layups, and usually is the best dribbler.
maybe a guard or forward
Need more details but to guess but a guard/forward
What position do you think I'd be best at
I'm a 6.1 feet I can shoot a bit I've got pretty good handles, I'm a good defensive player and I can finished at the rim very well (I'm also 13 year old)
Your like a point guard you sound like you similar to Gary Payton
very similar to me at your age... right now your probably a center, would be interesting to know how tall your parents are and your wing span/leg length as that can give you an idea of how tall you may become, but is not always correct.... I would continue to work on handles, and shooting as those are both very important. Next I would work on overall strength and lateral speed, this will help with being a stronger more dominant player on the offensive and defensive side
@@bballcoachallen I'm pretty much my dad's height so we think I won't grow much taller and out of all my relative only my two uncles on my dad's side are taller then me but not much either so I don't think I'll grow past 6.5 feet max
shooting and dribbling I would say are the biggest things to work on at this point, overall strength will help you dominate as a guard as well. Lateral quickness can help you beat other guards off the first step and defensively help you guard multiple positions.... I was 6'2 when I was 13 and never grew after. I really worked on shoulder strength my entire life because I was always clinging to wanting to be a center (I love the position) but later on I used that shoulder strength to power through any defenders trying to stop me from driving to the rim. You could use that tactic as well but its a personal choice, not everyone likes taking contact. What type of a player would you like to become?
@@bballcoachallen I like the contact and I pattern my game after guys like Ja Morant, Kobe and Lebron mostly. I'm quite physical and quick which I think would help me as a guard. My coach puts me in center right now as I'm one of the tallest (I play with some older kids) what should I do because I don't really like center
Hey Coach I am 14 and I have been playing basketball for about a year now. I'm 6'6 and weigh 210 what position do you think I should play?
Power forward
forward or center in most cases... but definitely learn guard skills so you can be aggressive on offense while staying in control of the ball
What would u say that the average height for each position?
thats a great question... I just recorded a video on that ... I will post it live June 14th in the afternoon
Basketball Coach Allen nice👍🏽
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dude i’m seeing got us tickets to a game so i need to learn this stuff lol
I’m 5’10 15 yr old sophomore. What postition should I play?
guard
Coach I'm 5,6 13 good shooter average dribbler great defender what should I play
most likely guard
What I noticed in the NBA besides Curry point guards really can't be the number one option on a championship team it's usually two-way wings LeBron James Kawhi Leonard KD
generally need 2-3 great players in different positions who can score and defend... Even when Toronto won we had Lowry (G), Kawhi (F), Siakam (F)... (Siakam is amazing playing off ball and 2nd option, but not very good as a main option)
nice one bro
Thanks 🔥
@@bballcoachallen you deserve a sub and thx
Hey I’m 13, 5,11 decent dribbling and decent shooting what do you think?
guard or forward
@@bballcoachallen ok then I’m 13 I’m 5,6 I’m trying to be a shooter and I got amazing defense but don’t know what position I should be
@@emmanuelmartinez3838 center
Hey coach I don't know what position to play I'm 5'3 driving is an A shooting is a b- defense is a b handles is a A post scoring A speed B so I don't know if I should play guard or forwards
at that height if your in grade 6 or above your a guard
Guard
I’m 12 5,5 and 110 pounds what position should I play I’m currently post and I’m not bad but I was just wondering your opinion
you will most likely change into a guard or forward in the future so make sure you know how to shoot and dribble very well
@@bballcoachallen my dribbling will need some help then thanks coach
I am 12 and I am 5feet 8inches. I am decently fast and pretty strong. What position should I play?
you will probably be pushed into center but dont forget to work on shooting and dribbling
@@bballcoachallen thanks so much. I just started taking basketball seriously and it is nice to see which position I should focus more on.
@@bballcoachallen I also have another question I am quite interested in being a power forward. Since I am tall and pretty strong and I can dribble up and down the court. I am torn between being a centre and being a power forward. Can you please clarify?