Some refer to certain players by their team positions and call others by their court placement. Here's how to sort it out. The center tips off at the beginning of the game, and you can almost always find him or her dancing in and out of the paint on offense. On defense, the center camps out in the key. The Knicks' Patrick Ewing is a good example.
Forwards usually play the wings and corners and can be found driving along the baseline.
Guards should have excellent dribbling skills, and usually play at point and on the wings. Think Larry Bird here one of the best outside shooters of all time. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .