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Basketball · Level 2

Elementary

5 sub-levels · 50 tests · 500 facts · updated 22 October 2026

Level 2 takes the basic skills a step further: shooting technique, ball-handling, passing and catching, footwork and finishing, and the first ideas of rebounding and defence.

Sub-levels

Sub-level 2.1Shooting BasicsThe shooting stance and grip, arc and backspin, catch-and-shoot, the pull-up, range, shot fakes, bank shots, shooting drills and reading misses.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 2.2Ball-HandlingStationary drills, change of pace, the crossover and other moves, protecting the ball, pressure and traps, the weak hand, when not to dribble, attacking off the dribble and drills.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 2.3Passing and CatchingPassing lanes and angles, pass fakes, timing, one-hand and short passes, outlets and long passes, feeding the post, catching in traffic, talking, passing drills and why passes get stolen.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 2.4Footwork and FinishingStops and pivots, jab and rocker steps, the euro step and hop step, power lay-ups through contact, finishing with either hand and the rim, floaters, post moves, finishing drills and playing on balance.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 2.5Rebounding and First DefenceReading misses, offensive rebounding moves and tip drills, then the first ideas of team defence: ball-you-man, denying, help side, guarding the dribbler, defensive talk, getting back and defending without fouling.10 tests · 100 facts

Written from

FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3 and general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIBA rules belong to the Rules category.