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Basketball · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Sub-level 3.1

Positions and Roles

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 22 October 2026 · markdown

The five positions and their numbers, the point guard, the shooting guard, the small and power forward, the centre, combo players, the bench, role players and leaders.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The five positionsTake a test

  1. Five players, one per position: point guard to centre.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  2. Positions are numbered 1 to 5 from the point guard.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  3. The centre is the 5.

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  4. Point guard and shooting guard.

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  5. Power forward and centre are usually the tallest.

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  6. Shooting guards and small forwards often start on the wings.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  7. The 4 is the power forward and the 1 the point guard.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

  8. 1 point guard, 2 shooting guard, 3 small forward, 4 power forward, 5 centre.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

  9. Guards are usually smallest, centres tallest.

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  10. The centre is the 5.

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Test 2The point guardTake a test

  1. He brings the ball up and starts the plays.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  2. He calls plays and organises team-mates.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  3. He must find team-mates and choose well.

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  4. Ball-handling up the floor is his job.

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  5. He feeds the open man.

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  6. He creates for others first.

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  7. Usually the point guard should handle the ball up the floor.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

  8. Up, call, set, pass.

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  9. Beat, read help, find, pass.

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  10. He runs the offence.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

Test 3The shooting guardTake a test

  1. The 2 is often the team's best shooter.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  2. He spots up on the perimeter.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  3. Shooters run off screens to get free.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  4. He swings between shooting guard and small forward.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  5. Defenders must stay out to guard them, opening the lane.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  6. He usually matches up with the other 2.

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  7. Quickness beats a slower defender on the drive.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

  8. Wait, run, catch, shoot.

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  9. Block, elbow, then the arc.

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  10. A catch-and-shoot player who starts on the wing is a typical 2.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

Test 4The small forwardTake a test

  1. The 3 scores, guards and rebounds a bit of everything.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  2. He can post up, drive and shoot.

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  3. Positions often match up with each other.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  4. He handles and passes like a point guard.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  5. Their size helps on the glass.

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  6. A size edge is used near the basket.

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  7. A speed edge is used on the drive.

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  8. See, post, seal, score.

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  9. 1 handles, 3 does a bit of all, 5 protects the rim.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

  10. An all-round wing who scores and guards.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

Test 5The power forwardTake a test

  1. The 4 is a strong player who works inside.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  2. He 'stretches' the defence out to the arc.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  3. Space opens in the lane for drives.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  4. Bigs often catch at the elbow or the free-throw line.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  5. Post players work on the block near the rim.

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  6. A big body blocks defenders well.

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  7. Strength wins close to the rim.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · applied

  8. Screen, drive, roll, finish.

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  9. The block is closest, the high post furthest.

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  10. A power forward who shoots threes.

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Test 6The centreTake a test

  1. The 5 is usually the biggest.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  2. He blocks or changes shots near the basket.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  3. Height and position near the rim win rebounds.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  4. Like a stretch four, he pulls a big away from the rim.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  5. He runs hard to the basket on the break and on rolls.

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  6. Post play uses the body to shield the ball.

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  7. He scores and protects best near the rim.

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  8. Drive, step, block, run.

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  9. Screen, turn, run, finish.

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  10. Rebounding, protecting the rim and screening.

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Test 7Combo players and line-upsTake a test

  1. He can run the offence and score.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  2. Skills matter more than a fixed position.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  3. Switching is easier when players can guard anyone.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  4. A passing big can find cutters from the post.

    Source: General basketball reference, positions · recall

  5. Smaller line-ups are quicker but give up size.

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  6. Less size means fewer rebounds and less rim protection.

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  7. A big restores size on the glass.

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  8. Shooter, space, drive, kick.

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  9. From small to big.

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  10. He brings the ball up, scores and plays the 1 and 2.

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Test 8Starters and the benchTake a test

  1. A strong sixth man keeps the level up when the starters rest.

    Source: General basketball reference, roles · recall

  2. The starting five tip off the game.

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  3. Coaches use a set group of players most nights.

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  4. Fresh legs and different skills help.

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  5. It shows how much the bench adds.

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  6. He changes the game's mood quickly.

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  7. Fresh legs restore energy.

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  8. Start, tire, sub, minutes.

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  9. Starters, then the sixth man, then the deep bench.

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  10. The sixth man leads the bench unit.

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Test 9Role playersTake a test

  1. Shooting and defence make him valuable without the ball.

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  2. A team works when each player does his part.

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  3. He does the small things that help others.

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  4. He takes on the toughest defensive matchup.

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  5. Role players cover the gaps around the stars.

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  6. Diving for loose balls and taking charges show effort.

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  7. A stopper fills the missing job.

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  8. Defend, rebound, run, shoot.

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  9. Stars shoot, stoppers guard, role players screen.

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  10. Shoots threes and guards well.

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Test 10Leaders on courtTake a test

  1. He is the voice of the team on the floor.

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  2. A calm captain keeps the team's voice respectful.

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  3. Players follow what a leader does.

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  4. Support helps the next play go better.

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  5. Players must organise themselves in live play.

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  6. He calls out plays and keeps everyone together.

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  7. A calm leader turns attention to the next play.

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  8. Gather, calm, plan, play.

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  9. Warm-up, time-out, handshake.

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  10. He leads and talks to team-mates.

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Sources

FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3 and general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIBA rules belong to the Rules category.

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