The power forward plays a strong physical game, specialising in the rebounds and defence.

They are also called a post player. Because of the nature of their role, they will spend much of the game close to the basket.

The larger of a team's two forwards, their duties generally involve rebounding as much as scoring.

Power forwards play a role similar to that of centre, playing with their back to the basket on offence.

On defence, they are positioned either on the low blocks or against the opposing power forward.