It's important that guards understand how important ball movement is, and how and where they pass the ball. The guards must know the strengths and weaknesses of their teammates. Here are a few key questions for guards:

Does a player receiving a pass like to receive a chest pass for a catch-and-shoot shot? Does a player like the ball off the bounce?

How does a guard play without the ball? Does he make his defensive man work hard enough so fatigue will set in on the offensive end?

Can a guard cross over and use a head-and-shoulder fake to take his man off the dribble to create his own shot?

Court vision is vital. Can they read the defence like a football quarterback sees a defensive front?