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Basketball · Level 1: Beginner · Sub-level 1.3

The Basic Skills

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 22 October 2026 · markdown

Dribbling, passing, catching, the lay-up, shooting, the free-throw routine, rebounding, defending the ball, moving without it, and warming up.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1DribblingTake a test

  1. Dribble with the finger pads, not the palm, for control.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. Eyes up lets a dribbler see team-mates and defenders.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. A low dribble is harder for a defender to reach.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. The off arm keeps space between the ball and the defender, without pushing.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. A crossover moves the ball across the body from one hand to the other.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. A player who can only go one way is easy to defend.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. In open court the ball is pushed out ahead so the player can run onto it.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. From triple threat, the ball goes down before the pivot foot lifts, then the dribbler drives.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Lowest under pressure, medium for control, highest in open court.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. The finger pads control the ball; a flat palm slaps it.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 2PassingTake a test

  1. A good chest pass ends with the arms extended, thumbs down and palms out.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. Bouncing it about two-thirds of the way lets it come up to the receiver's waist.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. An overhead pass carries the ball above the defender's arms.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. A one-handed baseball pass throws the ball long and fast.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. Stepping into the pass puts the body behind it.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. Pass to the hand the receiver holds up as a target.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. Looking away fools the defence about where the ball is going.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. Ball at the chest, step, extend, follow through.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. A hand-off is next to you; a baseball pass can go the length of the court.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. About two-thirds of the way to the receiver.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 3CatchingTake a test

  1. Showing a target hand tells the passer where to throw.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. Meeting the pass beats a defender trying to step in front.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. Fingers up, thumbs near each other, make a pocket for the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. Letting the hands give absorbs the pass and stops fumbles.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. Watch it into the hands before looking up.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. From triple threat the player can do any of the three.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. A jump stop on both feet lets him choose either pivot foot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. Target, meet, catch, then triple threat.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Shoot, pass, dribble: the three threats.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. Step to meet the ball with the hands up.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 4The lay-upTake a test

  1. The take-off foot is opposite the shooting hand: left foot for a right-hand lay-up.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. The knee on the shooting side drives up with the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. Right-left (or left-right) steps lead into the jump.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. Use the outside hand, the one away from the defender.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. Using the glass gives a bigger target from an angle.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. Going under the basket and finishing on the other side uses the rim to shield the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. A soft release off the fingertips is more likely to drop in.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. Dribble, right, left, up off the glass.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Mirror image of the right side.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. A right-handed lay-up takes off from the left foot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 5The set shot and jump shotTake a test

  1. BEEF: Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. An elbow under the ball keeps the shot straight.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. The guide hand only balances the ball; the shooting hand does the work.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. Eyes on the rim give the shot its aim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. The jump shot is released near the top of a jump; the set shot from the floor.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. The wrist snaps and the fingers point at the basket.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. Power comes up from the legs; the arm guides it.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. B, E, E, F.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Bend, rise, release, follow through.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. Footwear is not one of the four; the F is the follow-through.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 6The free-throw routineTake a test

  1. A fixed routine makes the shot the same under pressure.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. Many courts have a small mark at the centre of the line to line up on.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. A breath settles nerves and helps concentration.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. A set number of bounces is part of a repeatable routine.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. Eyes on the rim, just like any shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. Late-game free throws come when players are tired, so they practise them that way.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. Stick to the routine; changing it adds doubt.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. Feet, bounces, breath and focus, shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Routine, shoot, reset, shoot again.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. The same routine every time builds a steady shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 7ReboundingTake a test

  1. Boxing out seals an opponent away from the basket.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. Find the opponent first, then go for the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. Two hands make the ball hard to strip.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. Chinning protects the ball from defenders reaching in.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. Long shots usually bring long rebounds.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. The outlet starts the break the other way.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. An offensive rebound gives the attackers another chance.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. See, find, hit, get.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Secure, protect, look, outlet.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. Find his man and make contact before going for the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 8Defending the ballTake a test

  1. A low, wide stance lets a defender move quickly in any direction.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. Stay between the attacker and the basket.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. Defensive slides keep balance and position.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. Active hands deflect passes and contest shots.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. A closeout sprints then chops the feet to arrive under control.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. Arriving under control stops the attacker driving past.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. A high hand contests without fouling.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. Sprint, chop, balance, contest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. The on-ball stance is lowest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. Low, knees bent and feet wide.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 9Moving without the ballTake a test

  1. The V-cut sets the defender up, then breaks away to get open.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. When a defender overplays the passing lane, the attacker cuts behind him to the basket.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. Spacing stretches the defence and opens driving lanes.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. Off-ball movement creates chances for the team.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. A screener stands still in the defender's path to free a team-mate.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. Talking helps the passer find the open player.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. Pass, cut to the basket, receive it back.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. Give, go, receive, score.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Step out, then cut behind the overplaying defender.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. The back-door cut goes behind an overplaying defender.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Test 10Warming up for skillsTake a test

  1. Form shots close in build rhythm before moving out.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  2. Lay-up lines get players moving and finishing before the game.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  3. Ball-handling drills wake up the hands.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  4. Building up steadily prepares players for full speed.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  5. Partners passing to each other warms up hands and timing.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  6. Shooting around helps players adjust to the arena.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  7. Alternating close lay-ups on both sides builds touch.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · recall

  8. Close in first, then out to range, then free throws.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  9. Move, handle, finish, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

  10. Form shots close to the basket come first.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills · applied

Sources

General basketball references, FIBA (3x3, mini-basketball), IWBF, FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIBA rules belong to the Rules category.

  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, individual skills100