In basketball game: what do forward, center and defender mean?

Forward: There are two kinds: power forward and small forward. Power forward's tasks in the team are almost all hard work, and he is indispensable for rebounding, defending and blocking; Small forward is the team's most important scorer.

Center: Center, as the name implies, is the core of a team. A position on the basketball team; Usually the tallest player on the team. Traditionally, it emphasizes the protection of the basket defense and defensive rebounds.

Some center players with offensive talent often become the main point of shooting near the restricted area because of their height advantage.

Guard: There are usually two guards, including point guard (shooting guard) and shooting guard. The former is mainly to organize the defense of the whole team, and its work includes controlling basketball and ensuring that the right people control the overall situation at the right time. Sometimes this position is also responsible for organizing offensive work; The latter is mainly responsible for shooting, while taking into account the prevention of key players from the other side.

Basketball, English, originated in Massachusetts, USA, and was founded by james naismith on June 189 1 day+February 2 1 day. It is the core event of the Olympic Games and a hand-centered physical antagonistic sport.

189165438+February 2 1 was invented by james naismith, a physical education teacher at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. From 65438 to 0896, basketball was introduced to China, and in 2002, Yao Ming was selected as the No.1 in NBA, which opened a new basketball craze in China.

1904, the 1 th basketball exhibition was held in St. Louis Olympic Games. From 65438 to 0936, basketball was listed as the official event of the Berlin Olympic Games. From 65438 to 0992, the Barcelona Olympic Games began, and professional players could participate in Olympic basketball games.

The main international basketball organization is the International Basketball Federation (International Amateur Basketball Federation), founded in 1932 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

The highest level basketball game in the world today is the NBA game.

The highest league representing China is the China Professional Basketball League (CBA).

References:

Basketball-Baidu Encyclopedia