# Defending Play · Basketball Level 3: Pre-Intermediate

Basketball · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/basketball/level-3/defending-play/)

Defending Play in Basketball (Level 3: Pre-Intermediate) on Insporta: 100 sourced facts behind 10 tests. Covers: guarding cutters; going over screens; and more.

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.

## Test 1: Guarding cutters

- He cuts sharply into the space by the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A legal body bump knocks the cut off its line. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A cut in front of the defender opens the pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Further from the ball, he can help more. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Every pass, defenders shift towards the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Head fakes fool defenders; hips do not. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Help, but stay ready to recover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- See, step, bump, stay. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Pass, jump, close, settle. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Stay between the cutter and the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 2: Going over screens

- The defender chases the dribbler over the top. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Going under would leave a shooter open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Turning sideways squeezes him between screen and dribbler. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The guard needs a second to recover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A chaser stays close so the shooter cannot catch and shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A solid screen leaves little room. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Going under gives a shooter space. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Hear, turn, squeeze, recover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The better the shooter, the tighter the chase. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A great shooter must be chased over the top. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 3: Going under screens

- The defender goes between the screener and the basket. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A step back opens the way under. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The space lets a shooter pull up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Sagging under keeps him out of the lane. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- It tells defenders when to go over or under. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The defender forces the ball-handler towards the sideline. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Next time the defender should go over. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Hear, step back, meet, contain. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Screen, jump, force wide, the big meets him. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Against a poor shooter. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 4: When to switch

- The attack will try to use it at once. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A slower big can be beaten off the dribble. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Versatile defenders make switching safe. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Both must know who takes whom. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Late switches leave a man open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Teams undo a bad switch when play allows. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Help stops the big scoring over the small man. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- See, call, swap, stay. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Same size is safe; a big on a quick guard is risky. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Defenders of the same size can switch without leaving a mismatch. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 5: Hedge and drop

- It takes the ball out of the guard's hands. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The big protects the rim and lets the guard chase. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The mid-range is open while the big sits back. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- His own man is rolling to the rim. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Coverages are planned before the game. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The hedge only lasts a moment. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A higher big takes away the pull-up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Screen, out, slow, recover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Drop stays back, the hedge steps out, a double goes all the way. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Step out to slow the dribbler, then recover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 6: Post defence

- Fronting stops the pass in. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Behind the front, the rim is open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A hand and foot in front take away the easy pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Further out, he is less dangerous. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Help covers the space behind. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Every step from the rim makes his shot harder. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Position is won before the pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Seal, front, help, stop. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Front denies most, behind least. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- In front, between him and the ball, with the helper behind for the lob. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 7: Double-teams

- Two players trap the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The helper swipes at the ball and recovers. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Four men cannot guard five, so they guard the danger. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The defence gambles on the long pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A slow double gives him time to pass out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- High hands make passing out hard. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Quick rotations cover the man who gets the pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Catch, double, rotate, cover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The deep post is the most dangerous spot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- When the post catches deep near the rim. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 8: Deflections and gambles

- Deflections lead to steals and turnovers. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- More deflections mean a busier defence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A missed gamble leaves the man open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The defender is out of the play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A clear read lowers the risk. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Soft, slow passes are the easiest to steal. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The team covers the hole together. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Read, jump, steal, go. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Hands are safe; jumping a lane is the biggest gamble. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A missed gamble leaves the defender out of the play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 9: Guarding shooters

- Facing him, the defender denies every catch. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- It stops him popping out and forces him back-door. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A quick stunt slows the drive without leaving the shooter. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The corner three is the shortest three. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Defenders help off the poor shooters. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- His defender stays with him whatever happens. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A switch keeps a body on him. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Drive, stunt, slow, return. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Shooters first, poor shooters can be helped off. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Stay attached and help less. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

## Test 10: Getting stops

- Getting a stop means the attack did not score. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- It is the least efficient shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Without the rebound, the attack tries again. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Taking away lay-ups is the first aim. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A string of stops builds a lead. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- It compares defences over the same number of possessions. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A stop needs the possession to end with no points. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- Ball, contest, box, rebound. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- The open lay-up is the worst to allow. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)
- A stopped drive, a contested shot and a rebound make a stop. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, team defence)

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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