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The power forward position in basketball usually requires a combination of size and strength. The power forward usually plays in the post (close to the basket) and must rebound and effectively score from that area. Since the tallest players generally play near the basket, a power forward must use his body to create separation from taller defenders and create a path to the basket.
Establish yourself on the lowest block of the key. Use your body to shield your defender with your back facing the basket and your eyes on the ball handler. Bend your legs and use a free hand to locate the defender behind you. Keep your other hand free to call for the ball.
Catch the basketball and bring it close to your chest with two hands. Smaller players will attack the ball from underneath and taller players will attack the ball from up above. By securing the ball with two hands and holding it close to your body, you buy yourself a second before deciding to make a move.
Feel the presence of your defender. If the defender plays you inside the paint, take a power dribble toward the hoop while simultaneously shielding the defender with your front leg. This move, called a drop step, creates an easy layup and protects against smaller guards and larger forwards and centers.
If the defender plays the outside, you can take a drop step toward the center of the lane or attempt to score using a hook shot. To attempt a hook shot, place the ball in your outside hand, position your shoulders sideways toward the basket and shoot the ball in an upward sweeping motion. This hook shot creates a high arc and space between the defensive player that makes it hard to block.
Defense and Rebounding
Stand between your opponent and the basket. Protect the baseline by shading slightly to that side of the opponent. If you opponent creates a mismatch with size, attempt to front the opponent by either positioning yourself between the opponent and the ball handler or partially creating an arm guard to obstruct a pass. When fronting an opponent, try to back your opponent underneath the hoop so he does not have a clear angle to the basketball. This also will limit the space the ball handler has to lob a pass over your head.
Defend your opponent with the ball by placing both arms straight up in the air and not reaching in. Any type of perpendicular angle or reaching toward the opponent likely will result in a foul called by the referee. By placing your arms straight up in the air and maintaining a solid base with your legs, you decrease the chance of a foul being called. To maintain this position as the opponent moves, slide your feet quickly and remain square to your opponent. Any contact created while you are moving or angled likely will result in a foul.
Locate your opponent immediately when a shot goes up. If he's nearby, create an arm bar using your forearm to the opponent's chest. Do not strike the opponent but be firm enough to prevent the opponent from gaining inside position on you. While establishing your position with the arm bar, block your opponent with your legs and body as you turn to face the basket. Stick your backside out to gain balance and bend your legs to prepare to jump if necessary.
Once you have established yourself between the opponent and the basket, watch for the ball to come off the rim and attack it at its highest point. Secure the ball with two hands. On offense, attempt to put the ball back up immediately without bringing it into the body. This quick reaction gives you an advantage over the defender in scoring. On defense, protect the ball with your body until players clear, then pass the ball to a guard and run down to your offensive position on the other end of the floor.
Establish yourself on the lowest block of the key. Use your body to shield your defender with your back facing the basket and your eyes on the ball handler. Bend your legs and use a free hand to locate the defender behind you. Keep your other hand free to call for the ball.
Catch the basketball and bring it close to your chest with two hands. Smaller players will attack the ball from underneath and taller players will attack the ball from up above. By securing the ball with two hands and holding it close to your body, you buy yourself a second before deciding to make a move.
If the defender plays the outside, you can take a drop step toward the center of the lane or attempt to score using a hook shot. To attempt a hook shot, place the ball in your outside hand, position your shoulders sideways toward the basket and shoot the ball in an upward sweeping motion. This hook shot creates a high arc and space between the defensive player that makes it hard to block.
Defense and Rebounding
Stand between your opponent and the basket. Protect the baseline by shading slightly to that side of the opponent. If you opponent creates a mismatch with size, attempt to front the opponent by either positioning yourself between the opponent and the ball handler or partially creating an arm guard to obstruct a pass. When fronting an opponent, try to back your opponent underneath the hoop so he does not have a clear angle to the basketball. This also will limit the space the ball handler has to lob a pass over your head.
Defend your opponent with the ball by placing both arms straight up in the air and not reaching in. Any type of perpendicular angle or reaching toward the opponent likely will result in a foul called by the referee. By placing your arms straight up in the air and maintaining a solid base with your legs, you decrease the chance of a foul being called. To maintain this position as the opponent moves, slide your feet quickly and remain square to your opponent. Any contact created while you are moving or angled likely will result in a foul.
Locate your opponent immediately when a shot goes up. If he's nearby, create an arm bar using your forearm to the opponent's chest. Do not strike the opponent but be firm enough to prevent the opponent from gaining inside position on you. While establishing your position with the arm bar, block your opponent with your legs and body as you turn to face the basket. Stick your backside out to gain balance and bend your legs to prepare to jump if necessary.
Once you have established yourself between the opponent and the basket, watch for the ball to come off the rim and attack it at its highest point. Secure the ball with two hands. On offense, attempt to put the ball back up immediately without bringing it into the body. This quick reaction gives you an advantage over the defender in scoring. On defense, protect the ball with your body until players clear, then pass the ball to a guard and run down to your offensive position on the other end of the floor.
