In basketball, SG stands for shooting guard, which is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. The shooting guard is also known as the two, two guard, or off guard. The main objective of a shooting guard is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. Shooting guards are valuable players on a basketball team, who are known for making shots from beyond the three-point line and being one of the primary players responsible for stealing balls on defense. They are also responsible for making three-pointers from an area of the court called downtown. Shooting guards are usually the teams best outside shooter and the top choice for taking three-point shots. In the NBA, shooting guards usually range from 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) to 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) while in the WNBA, shooting guards tend to be between 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) .