power forward
Basketball frontcourt role
A power forward is one of five standard positions in basketball, typically a tall, physical player who operates near the basket.
Power forwards rebound, defend the paint, and score from close range, though modern players at the position often shoot from outside as well.
She's been starting at power forward since her sophomore year.
Middle of spectrum
- jumpshotElevated basketball release
- fadeawayBackward-moving basketball shot
- hookshotArcing one-handed basket attempt
- putbackScored rebound attempt
layup · dunk · turnaround · elbow · baseline · face-up · up-and-under · floater
Claim low-block position
- muscleContractile body tissue
- strengthPower to exert force
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- reboundingBouncing back after collision
banging · bruising · body · contact · positioning · leverage · seal · interior
Planks or governing bodies
- caromAngled deflection shot
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- timingArt of choosing moments
- positioningArranging in specific locations
boxout · snatch · grab · secure · highpoint · hustle · second-chance · tip-in
Offensive half in basketball
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- rotationTurning on an axis
- minutesSixty-second intervals
- starterInitiator of action
tandem · pairing · complement · versatility · two-way · pick-and-pop · mismatch · matchup
Organized competitive event
- rotationTurning on an axis
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- hedgeBoundary of planted shrubs
- closeoutSale to eliminate inventory
denial · fronting · weak-side · anchoring · deterrence · verticality · communication · stopper
mid-range
Middle of spectrum
- jumpshotElevated basketball release
- fadeawayBackward-moving basketball shot
- hookshotArcing one-handed basket attempt
putback · layup · dunk · turnaround · elbow · baseline · face-up · up-and-under · floater · footwork
post-up
Claim low-block position
rebounding · banging · bruising · body · contact · positioning · leverage · seal · interior · paint
boards
Planks or governing bodies
positioning · boxout · snatch · grab · secure · highpoint · hustle · second-chance · tip-in · outlet
frontcourt
Offensive half in basketball
starter · tandem · pairing · complement · versatility · two-way · pick-and-pop · mismatch · matchup · assignment
contest
Organized competitive event
closeout · denial · fronting · weak-side · anchoring · deterrence · verticality · communication · stopper · intimidation
Duncan
Scottish masculine given name
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- basketball playerscenter, point guard, shooting guard, guard, starter
- post playpost, post up, post-up, post move, post moves
- playersathlete, player, competitor, gamer, participant
- sports teamsLakers, cricket team, Celtics, national team, football team
power forwardpoint guard
Ball-handling court leader
shooting guard · ball handler · floor general · combo guard · playmaker
power, forward, powerful, empower, powerless, powers, forwards, forwarded, straightforward