I want to ask like what is shooting guard's job and what they have to do during the , plus what kind of trainning can be improve the performance during the games?

In most offenses, the primary job of a shooting guard is to score points shooting jump shots and keeping the defense from clogging the middle against your big men. The shooting guard is also typically quick and able to drive to the basket for layups or get fouled allowing them to get to the free throw line.

In addition to their scoring prowess, the shooting guard should be able to pass as he/she will have the ball in their hands frequently and needs to be able to set their teammates up.

The shooting guard will also usually be covering the other team's shooting guard. The position requires quick feet and a desire to play defense. The reward for that is you will get the opportunity for a few fastbreak layups or, based on your height, dunks as a result of being on the perimeter.

If you are a fan of the NBA, here are a few good shooting guards that come to mind - Terry (Dal), Barbosa (Pho), Allen (Bos), and Hamilton (Det). What they all have in common is the ability to shoot the ball, drive to the hoop, and make free throws when followed. They are also on teams that win a lot of their games.

I do not know your age so I will be cautious with training, but you can ask your coach for a strength training routine. Working your core will be important. The major thing you need as a shooting guard is stamina and being able to run and move the entire game, both on offense and defense. Watch the players above and you will see that they rarely stand still, especially Hamilton.

By being in better shape than your opponent will wear him/her down and you will be more fresh at the end of the game. This will put you in position to win the game or contribute to it for your team.

Shooting guards are the best shooters on the team, usually clutch shooters. They have to be able to shoot from anywhere. If the point guard isn't performing right usually the shooting guard takes over, they're like second in command. Requirements:
1.shoot behind 3 point line
2.be able to get up and down court quickly
3.the have to be aware
4.good ball handles
Theres more but its very not hard, but complex

In most offenses, the primary job of a shooting guard is to score points shooting jump shots and keeping the defense from clogging the middle against your big men. The shooting guard is also typically quick and able to drive to the basket for layups or get fouled allowing them to get to the free throw line.

In addition to their scoring prowess, the shooting guard should be able to pass as he/she will have the ball in their hands frequently and needs to be able to set their teammates up.

The shooting guard will also usually be covering the other team's shooting guard. The position requires quick feet and a desire to play defense. The reward for that is you will get the opportunity for a few fastbreak layups or, based on your height, dunks as a result of being on the perimeter.

If you are a fan of the NBA, here are a few good shooting guards that come to mind - Terry (Dal), Barbosa (Pho), Allen (Bos), and Hamilton (Det). What they all have in common is the ability to shoot the ball, drive to the hoop, and make free throws when followed. They are also on teams that win a lot of their games.

I do not know your age so I will be cautious with training, but you can ask your coach for a strength training routine. Working your core will be important. The major thing you need as a shooting guard is stamina and being able to run and move the entire game, both on offense and defense. Watch the players above and you will see that they rarely stand still, especially Hamilton.

By being in better shape than your opponent will wear him/her down and you will be more fresh at the end of the game. This will put you in position to win the game or contribute to it for your team.


Ineedhelpfast, I have to respond to your comment under this post because its obvious to me you have misunderstood Grab the Brass Ring and what his focus was really on.

I am sure in your 17 young years you might have known somebody 5'5 that has made a slam dunk. I'd be curious to know, how low was the basket and did he have a trampoline to give him an extra boost? Let's really look at this for a moment, shall we?

Grab the Brass Ring get great examples of shooting guards who have made a huge impact on not just their teams but the NBA...

~ Hamilton is the tallest standing at 6'7. How many slam dunks has he made in his NBA career?

~ Barbosa 6'3. How many slam dunks does he have in his NBA career?

~ Jason Terry 6'2. How many slam dunks does he have in his NBA career?

~ Ray Allen 6'5. How many slam dunks does he have in his career?

All of these phenomenal shooting guards range in height from 6'2 to 6'7. Look at their incredible stats. They are leaders on their teams because they focus on their job. That job, ineedhelpfast, is to practice and strengthen their shooting skills, drive to the basket and free throw shots, which they do every single game. The question asked had nothing to do with slam dunks, nor do I think Grab the Brass Ring, made that his point. And my young friend the reality is that height does matter, and whatever position, that player is hired to play. There are many great players who are of shorter status that are incredible players. But what makes them incredible is not their ability to do things once every Blue Moon. He didn't say shorter men couldn't do something by accident, or get lucky once in a while with a slam dunk. Maybe your 5'5 example had the stars line up perfectly to make the shot.

It's not to say it does not happen. Do you remember the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest? My bad, your only 17, but Spud Webb only stood 5'7 and he was able to slam dunk the ball. However, what elements were different that allowed him a little more ease to do so. Simply, he didn't have 9 other players on the court. He didn't have a potential 4/5 players trying to block his 5'7 build. It was a nice dunk and I am not trying to take away from that. It's just unlikely and its not the job of a shooting guard.

Every player has a role when they head out on that court. I think Grab the Brass Ring answered this question very well. The key to being a strong shooting guard is to continue to practice their shot. Continue to push themselves hard on building stamina because they will need to continue to drive and push through the entire game. Fine tune their 3 point shot since they will be fouled most often as they drive to the basket. Stay away from trying to do a slam dunk.

I can't help but to picture a driving range as I answer this post. As a woman its funny to take my clubs out there to practice my game. When I step up to that green I look down and watch all the men standing there. Almost all of them have their drivers out and they continue to crank the ball. Golf ball after golf ball they continue to drive the ball as far as they can. Are you familiar with the game of golf? You only use your driver, at most, 18 times during a round. Only 18! But your woods, 5,7 and 9 irons, pitching wedge and putter you use many more times. And if you play like I do, your driver collects dust. The point is that when you go to a driving range it would seem to me that you should use that time to practice with the clubs that break a perfect game. Those irons for starters.

That's what I think Grab the Brass Ring was really saying; practice what you will be doing the majority of the game and slam dunks are not it, short or tall.

Their job is to be the best shooter on the team and to be able to do the point guards role. Practise everything to get better.

Practice will make anything you do better, so good advice.

I do not play shooting guard but I play point guard and my teams shooting guard supports me and sets me up into good positions a point guard is like the playmaker
You have to be able to layup and you must have a decent shot on you it is a well good position to play
A drill that you can do is pressure shooting you have to shoot as quick as you can and see how many you get it also layup practising you can try layups from different sides with different hands
I hope this is a help have funn biiiii