Swingman
A Swingman is a player who can play multiple positions and is capable all over the court.
Basketball
In basketball, the term "swingman" (aka "guard-forward") denotes a player who can play both the shooting guard (2) and small forward (3) positions, and, in essence swing between the positions.[1] Most swingmen range from 6' 4" (1.93 m) to 6' 9" (2.06 m) in height. The term was first applied to John Havlicek. Examples of current swingmen include: Paul Pierce, Jimmy Butler, Andrew Wiggins, Gordon Hayward, Nicolas Batum, Vince Carter, Andre Iguodala, Danny Green, Kyle Korver,Kawhi Leonard Justise Winslow, Mike Miller, Terrence Ross, Joe Johnson, Nick Young, Tyreke Evans, Lance Stephenson, Evan Turner, C.J. Miles, Arron Afflalo, Corey Brewer, and Paul George. Examples of retired NBA swingmen include Scottie Pippen, George Gervin, Clyde Drexler, Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant, and Rick Barry.
Ice hockey
In ice hockey, a swingman is a player that could play both defenseman and forward, such as Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks.
Baseball
In baseball, a swingman is a pitcher who can work either as a reliever or as a starter;[2] sometimes, if the pitcher is usually a long reliever, he is called a "spot starter".
Australian Football
The term is also used in Australian rules football, typically to describe a player who can play both in attack and in defence, usually as a key position player. Examples include Harry Taylor, Ryan Schoenmakers, Ben Reid and Jarryd Roughead.
See also
References
- ↑ S. Trnini and D. Dizdar, System of the Performance Evaluation Criteria Weighted per Positions in the Basketball Game, 2000
- ↑ Boston Globe
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