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Basketball · Level 2: Elementary · Sub-level 2.3

Passing and Catching

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

Passing 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.

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 1Passing lanes and anglesTake a test

  1. The passing lane is the line between passer and receiver.

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

  2. A defender in the lane can deflect or steal it.

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

  3. Moving changes the angle around the defender.

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

  4. From the middle, the passer can go either way.

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

  5. An overplaying defender sits in the lane to deny the pass.

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

  6. The cutter goes behind the overplaying defender.

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

  7. The receiver moves to make a clear lane.

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

  8. See, step, find, pass.

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

  9. Overplay, step, cut, pass.

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

  10. A clear lane with no defender in it.

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

Test 2Pass fakesTake a test

  1. The fake moves the defender, opening another lane.

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

  2. Hands up to block the high pass leave the low lane open.

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

  3. Only a convincing fake moves the defender.

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

  4. A fake moves the defender out of the lane.

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

  5. The eyes fool the defender about where the ball is going.

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

  6. Too many fakes slow the offence.

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

  7. A biting defender is out of the play after a fake.

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

  8. Fake, shift, open, pass.

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

  9. Fake high, then bounce low.

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

  10. Fake high, then pass low.

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

Test 3Timing the passTake a test

  1. The pass arrives as he gets free, not after.

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

  2. It lands where the receiver will be, not where he is.

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

  3. Late passes give defenders time to close the lane.

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

  4. The defender's position decides if the cut is open.

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

  5. The pass and the cut must meet at the right moment.

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

  6. The window is short; the pass must hit it.

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

  7. Pushing the ball ahead beats the defence back.

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

  8. Pass, cut, open, return pass on time.

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

  9. Read the run, pass ahead.

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

  10. As he breaks open.

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

Test 4One-hand and short passesTake a test

  1. It gets the ball past a defender quickly from the side.

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

  2. Pushing the ball past the defender's hip gets it through.

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

  3. The passer reaches round the defender to deliver the ball.

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

  4. A soft underhand flip, often near the basket.

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

  5. Each pass type has its use.

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

  6. Low and to the side avoids the raised arms.

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

  7. The ball is handed over at close range.

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

  8. Step, set, push, catch.

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

  9. From hand to hand to the long baseball pass.

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

  10. A one-hand push pass past his hip.

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

Test 5Outlets and long passesTake a test

  1. It starts the attack the other way.

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

  2. Guards wait wide to receive the outlet.

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

  3. A fast outlet starts a fast break.

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

  4. It is thrown overhand like a baseball.

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

  5. Defenders see a long pass coming and can read its flight.

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

  6. Pivoting to the sideline gives a clear view and lane.

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

  7. Pivoting creates a lane past the defender.

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

  8. Board, pivot, outlet, push.

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

  9. Full length, then wing, then hand to hand.

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

  10. The outlet goes to the guard waiting wide.

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

Test 6Feeding the postTake a test

  1. It means getting the ball to a post player.

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

  2. Pass to the side the post player has sealed.

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

  3. A bounce pass slips under the defender's arms.

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

  4. Sealing keeps the defender behind, opening the passing lane.

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

  5. From the wing the angle into the post is short.

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

  6. Moving after the pass keeps the defence busy.

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

  7. A defender in front leaves space behind for a lob.

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

  8. Seal, target, pass, move.

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

  9. High catch, low seal, pass down.

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

  10. Pass away from the defender's side.

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

Test 7Catching in trafficTake a test

  1. Two hands and protecting it under the chin keep it safe.

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

  2. Players often receive the ball in stride.

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

  3. A two-foot stop gives balance and a choice of pivot.

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

  4. Get the body down to the ball.

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

  5. Giving with the ball stops it bouncing away.

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

  6. Two hands make a fumble less likely.

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

  7. Eyes on the ball and two hands reduce fumbles.

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

  8. Target, eyes, two hands, protect.

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

  9. Run, catch, stop, face up.

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

  10. Two hands, then chin the ball.

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

Test 8Talking on offenceTake a test

  1. Calling out tells the passer he is free.

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

  2. A name warns the receiver to look.

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

  3. A raised target hand asks for the ball there.

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

  4. Players often point to the passer after scoring.

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

  5. Talking keeps everyone on the same page.

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

  6. Short calls signal movement.

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

  7. A call tells one to take it and the other to stay away.

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

  8. Free, target, call, pass.

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

  9. Set call, ball call, thanks.

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

  10. His name and 'ball!' so the passer knows.

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

Test 9Passing drillsTake a test

  1. Pass and go behind: the three players weave up the court.

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

  2. Players pass and follow around a star shape.

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

  3. Two passers try to keep the ball from the player in the middle.

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

  4. Two balls at once speed up hands and eyes.

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

  5. Ending in a score makes the drill game-like.

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

  6. Passing past a defender copies the game.

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

  7. Pressure in practice makes passes sharper.

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

  8. Pass, go behind, pass on, finish.

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

  9. Pairs, then patterns, then live defender.

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

  10. Pass, then run behind the receiver.

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

Test 10Why passes get stolenTake a test

  1. Staring at the target warns the defence.

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

  2. A slow pass hangs in the air for defenders.

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

  3. Long passes across the defence are easy to read.

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

  4. Lazy passes are soft, careless and easy to steal.

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

  5. A quick check of the lane prevents steals.

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

  6. Jumping with nowhere to pass forces a bad throw.

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

  7. Looking away hides the target.

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

  8. Stare, slow pass, read, steal.

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

  9. Short and open is safest.

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

  10. Staring at the target and a slow, looping pass let the defender read it.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers · 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, passing50
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play10
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching10
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication10
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills10
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers10