How To Play Center In Basketball Video

Physical stature is an important element in playing the center position in basketball. Learn how to play center in basketball from a former college basketball player in this sports video.

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Positioning is key
Know 3 second rule
Good vertical leap
Be physical

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Unique Anderson is a certified personal trainer and former college basketball player who is currently working on her master's degree in Exercise Physiology.

UNIQUE ANDERSON: Hello. My name is Unique Anderson and I'm a certified personal trainer. All right. In this clip, we're going to talk about how to play center. Of course, I'm not a center; I'm 5'6". But we're going to focus on what are the physical aspects of being a center and what you have to be mindful of. The main thing is, is that when you're a center, you want to focus on, one, your positioning, because you are playing with your back to the basket. So mainly, if you are a center here and if I'm passing the ball to Carlos, he wants to make sure that he's in a position to be able to make that shot. Most of the time, centers are only taking one step at a time, one to two steps at a time, being mindful of three seconds playing outside of the box. This is the paint right here. This is the paint. Any time you're in here. You don't want to be in there more than three seconds. Also, two, most centers are usually very, very tall and their vertical leap should be on point. If their vertical leap isn't on point, they're tall, so they can get away with it. But the thing is that's what you want to focus on is your positioning and how to make the best move possible at the right time. Go guys. That's a basic center move. If I'm here and I'm coming down the court, I'm looking for my center to be open. I want him to cut across, pass and make the nice bank shot. Remember, centers are not really trying to get jump shots in; they just try to make--bring home the bread and butter. That's how to be a center.

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