How to Play Point Guard in Youth Basketball

Point guard is the floor general for a basketball team. A point guard must be able to get all the other players involved in the game while at the same time score and play defense. To play point this position in youth basketball, you must first learn the basics of the position and then build on fundamental skills.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Make the easy pass in youth basketball. Most players when they are young try to make the game too difficult. The simplest pass is often the right pass to make. Playing the point guard in youth basketball is about building the confidence and the fundamental passing foundation.

2. Work on the point guard's dribbling skills during practice and games. Because the hand eye coordination of young point guards in youth basketball is still developing, dribbling the basketball in a game can be a difficult proposition. Therefore, a point guard must practice dribbling drills as often as possible to enable her to play the point guard in youth basketball.

3. Practice and teach the proper defensive fundamentals and positioning. A point guard will not only handle the ball the most on offense but also guard the ball the most on defense. This makes it imperative that a young player understand that he must bend the knees and shuffle the feet to play defense effectively.

4. Condition the point guard properly to play the position in youth basketball. A young player at this age must be in good condition but at the same time, she must not overwork herself because the young body has yet to reach puberty. Conditioning drills are necessary but always pay attention to the athlete and do not overwork her and risk injury.