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Basketball · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Sub-level 3.3

Defending Play

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

Guarding cutters, going over and under screens, switching, the big's hedge and drop, post defence, double-teams, deflections and gambles, guarding shooters off the ball, and getting stops.

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 1Guarding cuttersTake a test

  1. Staying ball-side stops the pass to the cutter.

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

  2. A legal body bump knocks the cut off its line.

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

  3. A cut in front of the defender opens the pass.

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

  4. Further from the ball, he can help more.

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

  5. Every pass, defenders shift towards the ball.

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

  6. Head fakes fool defenders; hips do not.

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

  7. Being ball-side takes the pass away.

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

  8. See, step, bump, stay.

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

  9. Pass, jump, close, settle.

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

  10. Stay between the cutter and the ball.

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

Test 2Going over screensTake a test

  1. The defender chases the dribbler over the top.

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

  2. Going under would leave a shooter open.

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

  3. Turning sideways squeezes him between screen and dribbler.

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

  4. The guard needs a second to recover.

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

  5. A chaser stays close so the shooter cannot catch and shoot.

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

  6. A solid screen leaves little room.

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

  7. Going under gives a shooter space.

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

  8. Hear, turn, squeeze, recover.

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

  9. The better the shooter, the tighter the chase.

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

  10. A great shooter must be chased over the top.

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

Test 3Going under screensTake a test

  1. The defender goes between the screener and the basket.

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

  2. A poor shooter will not punish the space.

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

  3. The space lets a shooter pull up.

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

  4. Sagging under keeps him out of the lane.

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

  5. It tells defenders when to go over or under.

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

  6. The defender forces the ball-handler towards the sideline.

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

  7. Going under is safe against a non-shooter.

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

  8. Hear, step back, meet, contain.

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

  9. Screen, jump, force wide, the big meets him.

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

  10. Against a poor shooter.

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

Test 4When to switchTake a test

  1. Same-size switches create no mismatch.

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

  2. A slower big can be beaten off the dribble.

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

  3. Versatile defenders make switching safe.

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

  4. Both must know who takes whom.

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

  5. Late switches leave a man open.

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

  6. Teams undo a bad switch when play allows.

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

  7. Help stops the big scoring over the small man.

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

  8. See, call, swap, stay.

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

  9. Same size is safe; a big on a quick guard is risky.

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

  10. When the two defenders are the same size.

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

Test 5Hedge and dropTake a test

  1. The hedge buys time for the guard to recover.

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

  2. The big protects the rim and lets the guard chase.

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

  3. The mid-range is open while the big sits back.

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

  4. His own man is rolling to the rim.

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

  5. Coverages are planned before the game.

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

  6. The hedge only lasts a moment.

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

  7. A higher big takes away the pull-up.

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

  8. Screen, out, slow, recover.

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

  9. Drop stays back, the hedge steps out, a double goes all the way.

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

  10. Step out to slow the dribbler, then recover.

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

Test 6Post defenceTake a test

  1. Fronting stops the pass in.

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

  2. Behind the front, the rim is open.

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

  3. A hand and foot in front take away the easy pass.

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

  4. Further out, he is less dangerous.

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

  5. Help covers the space behind.

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

  6. Every step from the rim makes his shot harder.

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

  7. With help behind, fronting is safe.

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

  8. Seal, front, help, stop.

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

  9. Front denies most, behind least.

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

  10. Deep on the block with help on the weak side, fronting is safe.

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

Test 7Double-teamsTake a test

  1. Two players trap the ball.

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

  2. A deep post catch is the most dangerous.

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

  3. Four men cannot guard five, so they guard the danger.

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

  4. The defence gambles on the long pass.

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

  5. A slow double gives him time to pass out.

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

  6. High hands make passing out hard.

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

  7. Doubling forces the ball out of his hands.

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

  8. Catch, double, rotate, cover.

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

  9. The deep post is the most dangerous spot.

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

  10. When the post catches deep near the rim.

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

Test 8Deflections and gamblesTake a test

  1. Deflections lead to steals and turnovers.

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

  2. More deflections mean a busier defence.

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

  3. A missed gamble leaves the man open.

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

  4. The defender is out of the play.

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

  5. A clear read lowers the risk.

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

  6. Soft, slow passes are the easiest to steal.

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

  7. The team covers the hole together.

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

  8. Read, jump, steal, go.

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

  9. Hands are safe; jumping a lane is the biggest gamble.

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

  10. A missed gamble leaves the defender out of the play.

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

Test 9Guarding shootersTake a test

  1. A great shooter punishes help.

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

  2. It stops him popping out and forces him back-door.

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

  3. A quick stunt slows the drive without leaving the shooter.

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

  4. The corner three is the shortest three.

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

  5. Defenders help off the poor shooters.

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

  6. His defender stays with him whatever happens.

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

  7. Staying home takes away the threes.

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

  8. Drive, stunt, slow, return.

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

  9. Shooters first, poor shooters can be helped off.

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

  10. Stay attached and help less.

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

Test 10Getting stopsTake a test

  1. Getting a stop means the attack did not score.

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

  2. It is the least efficient shot.

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

  3. Without the rebound, the attack tries again.

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

  4. Taking away lay-ups is the first aim.

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

  5. A string of stops builds a lead.

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

  6. It compares defences over the same number of possessions.

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

  7. No score and a rebound end the possession.

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

  8. Ball, contest, box, rebound.

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

  9. The open lay-up is the worst to allow.

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

  10. A stopped drive, a contested shot and a rebound make a stop.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence · 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, team defence100