Other Characteristics of a point guard include:
1. Communication - Talk on and off the court, often. Calls out names and gives constant reminders to teammates.
2. Attitude - Positive and productive attitude (PPA).
3. Leadership - Has the ability to affect those around them and leads by example.
4. High Skill Level - Can put all the pieces together, has the ability to go from dribble to shot or pass quickly.
5. IQ - Knows what they can and cannot do; know what teammate can and cannot do. Tenacious and has a motor.
"You can't be a point guard who gets into the lane and always passes. Capitalize on the real estate you have gained."
"Point Guard must be able to pass with both hands equally off the dribble."
"You should always want your coach to be critical.It gives you an opportunity to learn and to over-come adversity."
The Point Guard