# Passing and Catching · Basketball Level 2: Elementary

Basketball · Level 2: Elementary · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/basketball/level-2/passing-and-catching/)

Passing and Catching in Basketball (Level 2: Elementary) on Insporta: 100 sourced facts behind 10 tests. Covers: passing lanes and angles; pass fakes; and more.

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.

## Test 1: Passing lanes and angles

- The passing lane is the line between passer and receiver. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- A defender in the lane can deflect or steal it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Moving changes the angle around the defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- From the middle, the passer can go either way. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- An overplaying defender sits in the lane to deny the pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The cutter goes behind the overplaying defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The receiver moves to make a clear lane. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- See, step, find, pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Overplay, step, cut, pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Defenders stand in lanes A and B. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)

## Test 2: Pass fakes

- The fake moves the defender, opening another lane. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Hands up to block the high pass leave the low lane open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Only a convincing fake moves the defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- A fake moves the defender out of the lane. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The eyes fool the defender about where the ball is going. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Too many fakes slow the offence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- A biting defender is out of the play after a fake. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Fake, shift, open, pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Fake high, then bounce low. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Fake high, then pass low. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)

## Test 3: Timing the pass

- It punishes a defender who overplays. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- It lands where the receiver will be, not where he is. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Late passes give defenders time to close the lane. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The defender's position decides if the cut is open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The pass and the cut must meet at the right moment. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The window is short; the pass must hit it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Pushing the ball ahead beats the defence back. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Pass, cut, open, return pass on time. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Read the run, pass ahead. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- As he breaks open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)

## Test 4: One-hand and short passes

- The ball is tapped on at once, before the defence moves. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- It leaves the hand straight from the dribble or catch. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The passer reaches round the defender to deliver the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- A soft underhand flip, often near the basket. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Each pass type has its use. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Low hands leave the space above open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- The ball is handed over at close range. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Step, set, push, catch. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- From hand to hand to the long baseball pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- A one-hand push pass past his hip. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)

## Test 5: Outlets and long passes

- It starts the attack the other way. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Rebounders often keep the ball high and throw from there. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- A fast outlet starts a fast break. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- It is thrown overhand like a baseball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Defenders see a long pass coming and can read its flight. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Pivoting to the sideline gives a clear view and lane. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Pivoting creates a lane past the defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Board, pivot, outlet, push. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Full length, then wing, then hand to hand. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)
- Number 2 is free on the wing by the sideline. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing)

## Test 6: Feeding the post

- It means getting the ball to a post player. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- A sealed defender cannot reach the pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- A bounce pass slips under the defender's arms. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- Sealing keeps the defender behind, opening the passing lane. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- From the wing the angle into the post is short. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- Moving after the pass keeps the defence busy. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- A defender in front leaves space behind for a lob. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- Seal, target, pass, move. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- High catch, low seal, pass down. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)
- The pass goes away from the defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, post play)

## Test 7: Catching in traffic

- A clear target makes the pass safer. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Players often receive the ball in stride. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- A two-foot stop gives balance and a choice of pivot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Get the body down to the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Giving with the ball stops it bouncing away. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Two hands make a fumble less likely. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Eyes on the ball and two hands reduce fumbles. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Target, eyes, two hands, protect. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Run, catch, stop, face up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)
- Two hands, then chin the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, catching)

## Test 8: Talking on offence

- A shared call keeps the team together. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- A name warns the receiver to look. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- A raised target hand asks for the ball there. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- Players often point to the passer after scoring. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- Talking keeps everyone on the same page. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- Short calls signal movement. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- A call tells one to take it and the other to stay away. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- Free, target, call, pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- Set call, ball call, thanks. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)
- His name and 'ball!' so the passer knows. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, communication)

## Test 9: Passing drills

- The ball must move cleanly while everyone runs. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Players pass and follow around a star shape. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Two passers try to keep the ball from the player in the middle. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Two balls at once speed up hands and eyes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Ending in a score makes the drill game-like. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Passing past a defender copies the game. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Pressure in practice makes passes sharper. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Pass, go behind, pass on, finish. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- Pairs, then patterns, then live defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)
- In the weave, the passer runs behind the man he passed to. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, passing drills)

## Test 10: Why passes get stolen

- Staring at the target warns the defence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- A slow pass hangs in the air for defenders. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- Long passes across the defence are easy to read. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- Lazy passes are soft, careless and easy to steal. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- A quick check of the lane prevents steals. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- Jumping with nowhere to pass forces a bad throw. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- Looking away hides the target. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- Stare, slow pass, read, steal. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- Short and open is safest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)
- Staring at the target and a slow, looping pass let the defender read it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, turnovers)

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

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