The term 'shooting guard' is used in which of the following games/sports?

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  1. Basketball
  2. Tennis
  3. Volleyball
  4. Table tennis

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Option 1 : Basketball
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The correct answer is Basketball.

Key Points

  • Shooting guard is a position in basketball, typically played by a player who is adept at shooting from the perimeter and creating their own shot.
  • Basketball is a team sport, where each team consists of five players who are each given a certain position on the court. These Positions are:
    • Point Guard
    • Shooting Guard
    • Small Forward
    • Power Forward
    • Center

Additional Information

  • Tennis is an individual sport where players use rackets to hit a ball over a net and into the opponent's court.
  • Table tennis is an individual sport where two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small bats.
  • Terms used in Table Tennis:
    • Chop
    • Lob
    • Rally
    • Deuce
    • Pips
  • Volleyball is a team sport where two teams of six players are separated by a net and try to score points by grounding the ball on the opponent's court.
  • Volleyball positions are as follows:
    • Setter
    • Outside Hitter
    • Opposite Hitter
    • Middle Blocker
    • Libero (Libero stands out from the other players on the team due to their distinct colored jerseys)
    • Defensive Specialist
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