Q&A for How to Be a Point Guard

The big thing is to watch a lot of basketball. Record the matches and try to watch them, seeing the game in a slower sense than when you're actually playing it. Then, try speeding up your game in practice, in a way that everything on the court slows down before your eyes.

You need to be able to completely understand the game and to be seen by your team, directing them and acting as a coach inside the court.

Keep your head up. Watch all your teammates so you know which are tightly guarded and which are open, players cutting to the basket, and the player guarding you.

Yes. Look at Magic Johnson - at his height, he shouldn't even play his position, but he's one of best point guards ever.

Many players trash talk their opponent, but honestly, the best thing you can do is just keep scoring on him. His morale will plummet.

Look up ball-handling drills on YouTube and practice them as often as you can. It takes time, but eventually you will improve.

You could use spin moves. Watch Kobe Bryant clips to see how he scored a lot to get past lockdown defenders.

My advice is to stay at power forward unless you cannot play it anymore or do not want to. But if you must, work on your ball-handling and jump shot. Also get to know the players on your team and watch videos of NBA point guards so you can learn from them.

It really depends on your size, speed, shooting, and driving ability. Just go with whatever feels comfortable to you and play to your strengths.

Go over the plan with your coach and memorize it during practice with your team. As a point guard you need to know all of your team's plays. If you're unsure about anything, ask questions, either of your coach, or a knowledgeable teammate.

What they mean by "fake the opponent" is to use a move called the "pump fake" and then drive around your defender towards the basket for a layup or a pull-up jump shot. A pump fake involves the ball carrier taking a pass and pretending to shoot. Right when you bring the ball in front of your face as if you were shooting, abort this action and drive to the basket. If the lane is open, preform a layup. If there is a person blocking your path but is a decent amount of space between you and him, pull up for a jump shot. Do not leave your feet when performing the pump fake - this is travelling.

The average height of a point guard is 6'3, but Isaiah Thomas is only 5'8, so anything is possible!

Go for your favorite position or you can hear out for your coach's advice on what position you should be playing. As your skills improve and you grow, you will have options.

Stephen Curry has broken so many records, some he set himself, and has broken other NBA players' records too. Also, he is a two-time NBA MVP, four time All-Star, and has numerous First Team All-NBA awards as well. Don't get me wrong, Kyrie Irving was the Rookie of the Year in 2011 and has been a All-Star a lot too, but Steph Curry is a great NBA player.

There is no height limit to being a point guard, so she should be able to play that position at any height.

You can be a better point guard by practicing, watching basketball videos or asking someone that good for help. It never hurts to ask people for help.

You should pass when it's the best choice, not just for the sake of passing. If you are open, you shouldn't pass to a teammate that isn't as open.

If you're under pressure as a point guard start to spread the ball out by passing it to an open teammate.

Encourage your teammates to get more involved in the game rather than just waiting to receive the ball. Make sure you are passing to your teammates when they're open -- you could be hogging the ball without realizing it.

If you want to play center, you have good hands and hand eye coordination, and you are one of the tallest on your team, sure. Just play to your strengths.

Take control and be serious. Don't be a pushover, and they will follow suit.

Improve your dribbling skills. You need to be able to make a quick move to get away from the defender so you can have an open shot. The best thing to do if they are guarding you tightly and you cant get away is to look for an open teammate.

Be unpredictable, move away from the ball, set screens, and don't stop moving.

Yes, but you will have to work hard because you are starting the sport late.

Practice driving toward the basket for a layup as fast as you can, first with no defenders and eventually with a teammate defending you in practice.

Shoot at where the line is and keep practicing. Try rebounding your shot each time. Set your feet before you shoot. Use your legs. If you don’t get it the first few times, then keep trying, as practice makes perfect.