What is the difference in a small forward and a shooting forward?

Answer 1

Small forwards are basically shooting guards that are too tall and slow to play the shooting guard position. Small forwards tend to be good shooters and in some cases great scorers. Every player is different. For instance, Peja Stojakovic played small forward and is one of the greatest three point shooters to play the game. John Salmons is also a small forward and is more of a scorer than a shooter. LeBron James, the second greatest Basketball player of all time, plays small forward and dominates as one of the most powerful guys in the league who is also a stunning scorer and can make any shot.

More info:

• Vary in mold. Taller than shooting guards but not as big as power forwards, these players are often very versatile, and can either shoot well from long range or get near the basket and get rebounds, etc.

• Forwards are some of smallest players on the team. Usually plays around the wing or corner and usually drives along the baseline. Should be a solid rebounder. A good runner. A hard driver and a good passer.

• Very much like shooting guard, usually starts lower on court.

Example of a small forward: LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Larry Bird

Answer 2

a small forward needs to be lean and sharp. he will often try for steals, and drive into the key. once in the key, some SF like to jump shoot, other layup. main purpose to score. SF's main zone is the (usually outer) key, and near the free point area. also shud be good at free shots.

A shooting forward is someone who likes to take 3's but goes in often. Usually does not go into the key, but borders it, ready for an easy jump shot. dont think about layups, only jumpers. dont use the backboard, u will not always be in a good position to do so. 3 point shots are good, but if u are a shooting forward and not a shooting guard, dont stay outside the 3 point line for 2 long.

Answer 3

What is the role of a small forward in basketball?

Small forwards are basically shooting guards that are too tall and slow to play the shooting guard position. Small forwards tend to be good shooters and in some cases great scorers. Every player is different. For instance, Peja Stojakovic played small forward and is one of the greatest three point shooters to play the game. John Salmons is also a small forward and is more of a scorer than a shooter. LeBron James, the second greatest basketball player of all time, plays small forward and dominates as one of the most powerful guys in the league who is also a stunning scorer and can make any shot.

Answer 4

A shooting guard is smaller then a forward and a shooting guard can shoot better then A forward.Also a shooting guard has more handle then a forward.

Answer 5

they can shoot every were. they can dunk,lay up's,15 jump shots,and the three ball like kevin durant or lebron james or rudy gay or paul peirce

Answer 6

There can be many roles of a small forward, but mainly it's to be fast and drive into the paint.