The lanky center's strengths/weaknesses

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          This weeks post will be on the strengths and weaknesses of a lanky center. First off, a lanky center is player who is often tall, usually 6' 5" and up. But they do not have a wide build and are very skinny. This causes them to be much faster then their big body center counterpart but at the cost of strength near the hoop. Their major strength is speed by far, but depending on the center's role in the team depends on their style of play. Some teams do not utilize the center, so the center develops a deadly mid range jump shot. This causes the defense to pull out of the paint to try and defend the center, but by doing so they open up lanes to the hoop for slash n' drive players. Other teams use their center for a passing role. The center is often posted around the free throw line, dishing the ball to any teammate they see open for a shot or driving to the hole. The final possibility is for the center to maneuver around in the paint with finesse moves to lay it in for a quick 2 points. Depending on the team the lanky center can either be a shooter, passer, or finesse center. On the defensive end on the game however the lanky center has to rebound. If he is up against a smaller team, he will command the boards, ripping down reb after reb. But, if he is up against a team with a wide body center rebounding will be much more difficult for him due to the weight difference. Overall, a lanky center is a speedy player, either specializing in shooting, passing, or finesse moves, but has difficulty rebounding against other stronger teams.

Prime example of a lanky center #21

Big Frame Center's strength/weakness

This weeks post will focus on the big framed center and his strengths and weaknesses. First off, a big framed center is a heavier set kid, usually somewhat muscular, and wide. He is near impossible to move down low in the paint, but on the opposite hand much slower then the lanky centers. Major strengths of the big framed center are strength, rebounding, fierce defense, and put backs. Being stronger then most out on the court makes it very easy for the center to get perfect rebounding position on the weak side. He can box out any who oppose him and rip the ball off of the glass. If on defense he can quickly outlet the ball, or if on offense, can quickly lay it up for an easy 2 points. Depending on the skill and strength of the center they could also draw a foul and possibly make a 3 point play. However there is a major downfall to the big frame center. SPEED. Being so strong they often are slower, which often causes them to be the last back on a fast break, leaving little to no opportunity for a second chance rebound unless the other players on the team are strong rebounders. This causes fast breaks to mainly be one and done's depending on the team's build. Another weakness to the big framed center can be some of their post moves. They often lack quick foot work, causing for no finesse moves. Instead they often go to their main weapon down low, the drop step. Quick, strong, and hard to counter makes it easy for the center to get lay ups. But this can only last for so long before the other team keys in on the center's drop step. Overall, a big framed center performs great in the strength department, but weak in speed and finesse.

above is an image of one of the most famous centers, Shaq! he is mid drop step, and his defender can't do anything due to his strength and sheer size.

Intro and history of my basketball experience

Hey what's going on everybody! My names Alex and I played as a center for all four years of high school ball. I stand at 6'4" and 210lbs.. I played for St. Bernard's CCHS, a division 2 team due to our school size. During the season we played schools from all 3 divisions, and arguably the best team in Mass, Saint John's. Playing for Saint Bernard's I have experienced winning a division championship, and making it to division quarter finals, semi finals, and state quarter finals. Now I've been playing as a center since the 2nd grade, giving me 11 years of experience. Over the years I've picked up and have been taught countless skills ranging from rebounding to mid range j's. The reason that I am blogging is because most teams I have played against don't utilize the center, which in turn causes the team their post season dreams or championship shot. I'm not saying the game has to revolve around the center, but a team has to use them to take the pressure off of the outside and other players. My later blogs will range from certain strengths and weaknesses of certain center builds, what every center should be able to do, and game plans that should be adopted in order to beat a certain team while still using the center,