General
stretch four
What does stretch four mean?
A power forward who can shoot from outside, 'stretching' the defense away from the basket.
"Their stretch four pulls the center out to the arc."
Origin
Modern positional term for shooting power forwards.
Frequently asked questions
What is a stretch four in basketball?
A power forward (the '4') who can shoot from outside, stretching the defense away from the basket to open up space.
Why are stretch fours valuable?
Their shooting pulls big defenders away from the rim, creating driving lanes and spacing for teammates.
Why is it called a stretch four?
'Four' is the power forward position, and 'stretch' refers to how their shooting stretches the defense outward.
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