Small Forward, The Guide

"The small forward, or, colloquially, the three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall. The small forward position is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the main five basketball positions, due to the nature of its role. Most current NBA small forwards are between 6'5" and 6'11" in height."

Versatility , this is the word for this position. Also, this is the position where many og the young players in search of their style start. Kevin Garnett started as a SF, now he plays the 4th and 5th postion., Paul Pierce, Tracy McGready started at SF and ended SGs, the same with Vince Carter or even Mike Miller. Odom is another example of SF tuned into a PF. The SF is most likely to be able to play up to 3 positions, some even 4., mainly because they use a wide range of skills and atributes.

Most probably this is happeneing in Charazay since this season. The Small forward becomes the joly joker in any game. I'm not saying this will be the most important position, but the changes open a new window of tactical posibilities.

First of all: The skills needed:
You need defence, 2points, dribling, speed, footwork, rebounds, passing... Damn it..everything.

SF profiles:

1. The wingman:
Got a tall SG? Move him into the 3 position, and see what he brings. Play the NJ style with Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson as wingmans. Mainly you will need drribling and speed for this position and also footwork not passing. This is the main difference between SG and an offensive SF. Footwork will give him a boost in athleticism and also will aid him in slashing in the paint. Don't forget about the 2p if you want him to score +50%.

Prototype:
2.03-97
def:10 ft:7
2p:12 3p:8
dri:13 pas:7
spe:13 foot:10
reb:7 exp:X

2. The stoper
Most of the actual SFs are defensive players, because not knowing how to train them offesively pushed users in creative defensive weapons. This is still a very good sollution, and a defensive guy can do alot of damage as he can play the SG spot if required and also trouble the pumped footwork PF. Give him Def and also speed, footwork. If you want him to defend bigger guy add strength and train more footwork, if you want him to defend the perimeter train speed. Anyways speed or footwork should't be more than 66% of the def value.

Prototype:
2.03-97
def:20 ft:5
2p:5 3p:5
dri:7 pas:5
spe:10foot:10
reb:7 exp:X

3. The rebounder
We know how to build a scorer at PF and we know how to create one at SG, but we are not sure about SF. Let's use this postion for something else: rebounding. You can release some presure from the C and PF who have offensive responsabilities, by creating a reboudner SF. Train rebs, def and footwork.

Prototype:
2.10-102
def:10 ft:5
2p:5 3p:5
dri:7 pas:5
spe:7 foot:9
reb:20 exp:X

4. The Big Small forward
If you want a scoring SF there is another way to do it, make a slasher. Here you need to focus more on the footwork than dribling. And also don't bother with 3points. Aditionally some rebounding power will make a great combination along with footowrk for off.rebounding.

Prototype:
2.08-104
def:8 ft:7
2p:12 3p:3
dri:9 pas:5
spe:15 foot:13
reb:10 exp:X

5. The guardian
This is a combination between the stoper and the rebounder. You train only two atributes, defense and rebounding. And aditionally some speed or dribling if TO are a problem. This guy can rebound and defend and also should be taller than the average SFs.

Prototype:
2.12-105
def:15 ft:3
2p:5 3p:3
dri:5 pas:4
spe:6 foot:4
reb:15 exp:X

6. The teamguy
Sometimes having a specialised player can hurt you if the other manager knows your week spot. That's why sometimes it's wise to have a do it all SF, especially generate some extra passing potential. You must train equally def,dri,spe,foot,reb and also some passing along with 2p.

Prototype:
2.05-100
def:11 ft:7
2p:10 3p:5
dri:10 pas:8
spe:11 foot:10
reb:10 exp:X

No matter your type of SF, you must see the tactic as awhole. Having 2 wingmans at sG and SF, requires some extra rebounding and strength from PF and C. Getting a reboudner at the 3 position must bring some scoring from the 4th or 5th positions.


This being said good luck, and server up!