Before you start playing basketball on a team, whether in a competitive league or for fun, you need to know what position you play. For me, I play in the point guard or wing position. If you are not sure as to what position you play, here is a description of the different spots. If even after reading the descriptions, you still are not sure, just try them out and see which one best fits you.
Point Guard: The point guard is the person on the team who brings the ball up the floor when their team is on offense. This player is able to see the court and how the defense is playing, which allows them to decide what play to call. The point guard should have good ball handling skills and be able to react to whatever the defense throws at them.
Wing Position: When playing the wing position, you are located on each side of the floor, close to the sideline (allowing the floor to be spread out). This position involves lots of cutting, which allows you to get open for a pass. The "Wings" are the players who normally first receive a pass to start a play.
Post Position: A player who plays in the post position is normally tall and can rebound really well. This player is located inside the key, on the block or elbow. In the game of basketball this player is the most likely to have a high scoring average because all their shots are taken within the key.
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