Position SF
Small forward
Connect shooting, driving and passing.
This positional block is mainly for older, experienced players. Younger players explore all roles. Position is not a permanent label or determined by height alone.
Priority skills
- Decisions on the catch
- Finishing with both hands
- Defending multiple roles and rebounding
Example block within practice
9 min layups → 10 min 2-on-1 → 8 min rebound and outlet. Change starting spots in 3-on-3.
What to observe
Across six possessions recognise when to pass, drive or hold spacing.
Nutrition follows workload
Mixed tasks do not require a special wing diet. Adjust quantities to the actual duration and intensity of the day.
NutritionShooting and finishingConnect steps, take-off and finishing on both sides.
9+ years9 min
Explore drillDecisionsChoose between a pass and a finish.
12+ years10 min
Explore drillDefence and reboundingSecure the ball and find a teammate.
9+ years8 min
Explore drill Three eras. Three journeys.
1990s · SF33
Watch off-ball movement and defensive help, beyond scoring.
Journey and challenge2000s · SF34
Practise a balanced catch and the choice of shot, drive or pass.
Journey and challengeModern era · SF0
Connect footwork with the decision on the catch. A difficult shot is not always the best shot.
Journey and challenge An educational adaptation. Sets, duration and sequence are editorial suggestions informed by the cited sources, not an individual prescription or a named coach’s exact programme. A coach adjusts for experience, maturity and total load.