Laquaris

Question
Dear coach,
Hi, I'm Laquaris Harris,What are some of the most difficult affects of being a point guard?

Answer
Hi Laquaris -
Being a point guard is really no more difficult than any other position in basketball - all positions have their challenges and rewards.
I'll say though, 6'11" players have a more difficult time handling the ball than 5' players do, so let's go on knowing that.
I'll tell you what I want a point guard to do and be thinking and then we'll talk about how to prepare for what a coach wants from a point guard.
I want my point guards, there's always at least one back-up player, to be like an assistant coach.  That means my point guards know all the plays we run offensively and defensively, what each position's responsibilities are for each play we run on both ends of the court and why we run each play.
I want my point guard creating mismatch situations for his/her teammates and his/her self.  
I want my point guard communicating with me while s/he's playing and communicating with his/her teammates.
i want my point guard to understand what offense our opponents are running against us, and why.  I want my point guard to understand what defense our opponents are running against us, and why.
If our point guard is not our team captain, I want my point guard to have excellent communication with our team's captain - I believe the team captain is the most valuable asset a coach possess!!!
I want my point guard to be responsible enough to always be setting an excellent example for his/her teammates to follow, on and off the court.
A point guard should have excellent court vision.
A point guard should have a very high basketball IQ, that comes from studying the ins and outs of the game of basketball.
A point guard should be an excellent ball handler.
A point guard should be an excellent passer and understand passing lanes and how to create them.
A point guard should have great non-verbal communication skills.
A point guard should know where his/her teammates are most effective, get them open at the position and get them the ball when that opportunity presents itself.
A point guard needs control of his/her emotions.
A point guard needs to develop several speeds.

A point guard needs to understand the game from the perspective of a coach so s/he can see plays and opportunities as they are developing and trends developing.

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Coach Jones
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