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Center Midfields
While there is no direct correlation between the positions due to the inherent differences of the sports, there are a similarities between Basketball guards and soccer (football) midfielders.
Basketball guards are usually responsible to bring the ball forward from the end of the court towards the basket they are trying to score points in. Soccer midfielders are usually responsible to bring the ball forward from the end of the pitch where their own goal is located towards the end where they are trying to score goals. They also tend to initiate and direct much of the play and are normally some of the fastest members of the team - like basketball guards. Also, like basketball guards, they tend to play closer to the middle of the pitch (or, in the case of guards, court) than the other players.
The soccer equivalent to Basketball Guards would be a Forward or a Striker.
What are position in soccer is similar in basketball?
defender
What is a pointguard in soccer?
Pointguard is not a soccer position. This position exists in basketball, however.
Which sport is watched more football or basketball?
That is true in a way. In the US basketball is more popular than soccer. That is why basketball players are paid more. In other countries, soccer is more popular so soccer players get paid more. Soccer in the US is becoming increasingly popular. Soon soccer players could be paid as much as basketball players.
Is soccer similar to Basketball?
No because soccer yo can't use your hands and in basketball you have to use your hands.
Which sport do you run more soccer or basketball?
Soccer Players. The field is much larger, and endurance is a much larger factor in soccer. Soccer games are also MUCH longer than basketball games, no matter what level you're playing in. Also, there are only 3 substitutions allowed the whole soccer match as opposed to unlimited in basketball. Basketball players run an average of 5 miles per game while soccer players run 7 miles per game.
How is a soccer ball and basketball similar?
they're both balls
What game is similar to basketball but has a soccer-type net?
Netball
What kind of equipmint did the first basketball players use?
A bucket and a soccer ball
Do pro soccer players get a ring for winning a championship?
No, Soccer Players Don't get Rings because it's not a popular sport like Football,BasketBall, and Baseball.
A team sport with 5 players in it?
Basketball is a team sport with 5 players in it.
Which position in basketball most resembles the sweeper in soccer?
power forward
Which soccer players are usually to be the best players on the team?
Well, it doesn't really have to do with what position they play, it depends on how well they play in their position.
