Cornerman (basketball)

Combo Forward (of English. Combination "union, combination " ) or Cornerman (of English. Corner " corner ") is an informal term for players in basketball who can play both the small forward as well as the power forward position.

Most often be so large, mobile, Small Forwards called that are strong enough offensively to play as a power forward, and also to defend defensive power forwards. During a swingman uses his quickness and his athleticism, the combo forward used his extra strength, size, and his bounce to play the position "4". A power forward who plays as a small forward, using his agility to defend smaller players, and even the above-average for a power forward throw distance up to the three-point line to literally " pull apart " the opposing defensive.

Examples are: Kevin Durant (206 cm, SF / PF), Josh Smith ( 206 cm, PF / SF), Shawn Marion (201 cm, SF / PF) and Lamar Odom (208 cm, PF / SF).