Basketball is a sport that requires specific talent in order to be successful. It is a team sport that
was invented in the late 1800s. A basketball team is made up of athletes who play particular
positions, each of which requires certain skills and qualities. The five positions on a basketball
team are the point guard, shooting guard, power forward, center and small forward. Typically,
the point guard is the leader of the team when they are on the court. A leader on the court
must be able to facilitate plays and get the team in position to score points. The best shooter
on the team has the title of shooting guard. A shooting guard must have high accuracy when it
comes to getting the basketball into the basket. Two players on the team who must be big and
tall are the power forward and the center. These tall players have an important role as they
work around the basket and mostly shoot lay-ups. The small forward is an aggressive player
who is quick and strong, and someone who can perform many different roles on the court plays
this position. Not only do basketball players need to have an athletic ability to run, jump and
dribble, but they also need the ability to work as a team. A victorious basketball team is one that works together when all five players are on the court communicating and exhibiting their strengths and skills.

1. Enlist the features and function of a center in a basketball team.