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Basketball · Level 2: Elementary · Sub-level 2.4

Footwork and Finishing

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

Stops 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.

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 1Jump stops and stride stopsTake a test

  1. Both feet land together, so either can become the pivot foot.

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

  2. A one-two stop: the first foot down is usually the pivot.

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

  3. Landing on both feet keeps both pivot choices open.

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

  4. Stride stops suit turning into a shot or pass.

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

  5. Bent knees absorb the stop and keep balance.

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

  6. A low centre of gravity stops the body tipping.

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

  7. A low, balanced landing controls the stop.

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

  8. Pick up, hop, two-foot landing, absorb.

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

  9. Catch, one, two, pivot.

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

  10. Both feet land together with the knees bent.

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

Test 2Front and reverse pivotsTake a test

  1. The free foot steps forward around the pivot foot.

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

  2. The free foot swings backwards, turning the body round.

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

  3. Swinging back puts the body as a shield.

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

  4. Turning on the ball of the foot is quickest.

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

  5. Pivoting changes his view and his angle.

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

  6. A player must be able to pivot whichever foot is down.

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

  7. Pivoting turns him away from the trap to see the court.

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

  8. Stop, plant, swing, pass.

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

  9. Stop, choose, step, pass.

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

  10. The free foot swings backwards.

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

Test 3Jab steps and facing upTake a test

  1. The pivot foot stays planted; the free foot jabs.

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

  2. A defender who backs off leaves space to shoot.

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

  3. A defender who stays may be beaten by the drive.

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

  4. A player faces up to see the rim and the defence.

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

  5. Facing up lets him read his options.

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

  6. Jab forward, rock back, then shoot or go.

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

  7. A biting defender is off balance for the counter.

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

  8. Face, jab, read, shoot.

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

  9. Jab, rock, read, drive.

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

  10. How the defender reacts.

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

Test 4Euro step and hop stepTake a test

  1. Two steps in different directions to get past a defender.

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

  2. A side step takes the driver round him.

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

  3. The gather is when the dribble ends and the finish begins.

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

  4. The ball swings to the side away from the hands reaching in.

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

  5. A two-foot landing gives balance near the rim.

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

  6. A long step gets the body by the defender.

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

  7. The euro step goes round a defender who steps in.

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

  8. Gather, step, cross, finish.

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

  9. Drive, gather, hop, finish.

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

  10. One step one way, the next the other.

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

Test 5Finishing through contactTake a test

  1. Jumping off two feet with the ball strong resists contact.

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

  2. A two-foot jump is steadier through contact.

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

  3. Strong players still score when a defender hits them.

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

  4. A strong, close hold stops the ball being knocked away.

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

  5. The basket counts and a free throw follows.

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

  6. The pads copy bumps from defenders.

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

  7. A two-hand hold resists contact.

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

  8. Stop, hold, rise, finish.

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

  9. Open finger roll, lay-up, then power.

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

  10. Two feet, ball held strong.

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

Test 6Either hand and the rimTake a test

  1. The outside hand keeps the ball away from the shot-blocker.

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

  2. The rim shields the ball from the defender's hand.

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

  3. Finishing on the far side keeps the rim between ball and blocker.

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

  4. The hand away from the defence protects the ball.

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

  5. The ball is lifted high and drops softly into the rim.

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

  6. The underhand scoop slips under a reaching arm.

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

  7. Going under keeps the shot-blocker on the wrong side.

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

  8. Drive, under, reach, finish.

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

  9. Jump, lift, roll, in.

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

  10. The ball comes up on the side away from his hand.

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

Test 7The floaterTake a test

  1. The high, soft shot goes over the tall defender.

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

  2. It is a short shot from inside the lane.

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

  3. Players float off one foot or two.

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

  4. The high arc goes over the shot-blocker.

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

  5. It is pushed up softly, not thrown.

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

  6. Smaller players need a shot over big men.

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

  7. The floater goes up before the blocker can reach.

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

  8. Drive, read, stop short, float.

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

  9. The floater has the highest arc of the three.

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

  10. When a tall player waits at the rim.

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

Test 8Post movesTake a test

  1. With his back to the basket, the player steps round the defender.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · recall

  2. It is a back-to-the-basket post move.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · recall

  3. He goes away from the side the defender leans on.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · recall

  4. The fake brings the defender up; the step goes under him.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · recall

  5. A defender in the air cannot stop the step through.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · recall

  6. The arm sweeps up while the body shields the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · recall

  7. Go away from where the defender is leaning.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · applied

  8. Catch, feel, step, score.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · applied

  9. Catch, fake, read, step under.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · applied

  10. Step past the defender's hip towards the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves · applied

Test 9Finishing drillsTake a test

  1. Like the Mikan drill, but each shot is a reverse lay-up under the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · recall

  2. One driver against one defender copies a drive in a game.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · recall

  3. Shooters and rebounders swap lines.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · recall

  4. Games need finishes from both sides of the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · recall

  5. Finishing against a defender is what games demand.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · recall

  6. The driver learns to finish with pressure behind him.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · recall

  7. Lay-ups at game speed build the habit.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · applied

  8. Right, catch, step, left, each finish on the far side.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · applied

  9. Alone, then in lines, then live defence.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · applied

  10. Reverse lay-ups from both sides, with no stopping.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills · applied

Test 10Playing on balanceTake a test

  1. Speed without control throws the ball too hard.

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

  2. A change of speed beats a defender more than speed alone.

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

  3. A balanced player can stop, shoot or pass.

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

  4. Two-foot landings protect ankles and balance.

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

  5. Extra steps slow the move and warn the defence.

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

  6. Correct steps first, then add speed.

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

  7. Control at the gather leads to a soft finish.

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

  8. Walk, half, full, live.

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

  9. Medium, slow, read, burst.

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

  10. Too fast and leaning forward, he threw the ball too hard.

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

Sources

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

  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing40
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, footwork30
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post moves10
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, finishing drills10
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, balance10