Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_61 (position VARCHAR, played VARCHAR, goals_against VARCHAR, points_1 VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of positions when there are more than 48 goals against, 1 of 29 points are played, and less than 34 games have been played?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(position) FROM table_name_61 WHERE goals_against > 48 AND points_1 = "29" AND played < 34