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Basketball · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Sub-level 3.5

Playing as a Team

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

Team chemistry, unselfish play, spacing, the huddle, attitude after mistakes, sportsmanship, time and score, practice habits, small-sided games and team statistics.

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 1Team chemistryTake a test

  1. Good chemistry shows in trust and teamwork.

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

  2. Passing a shooter the ball in his spot helps the team.

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

  3. Trust lets players make quick plays together.

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

  4. Practice, games and common aims bring players together.

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

  5. A connected team often beats individuals.

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

  6. Players who buy in follow the plan together.

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

  7. Knowing how the team plays helps him fit.

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

  8. Meet, learn, trust, connect.

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

  9. From selfish to connected.

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

  10. Players trust each other's decisions.

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

Test 2Unselfish playTake a test

  1. Unselfish players pass up good shots for better ones.

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

  2. It sets up the pass that leads to the score.

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

  3. A good screen helps a score as much as a pass.

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

  4. Ball-stopping kills team movement.

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

  5. Ball movement leads to open shots.

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

  6. Players do best in their own role.

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

  7. Forced shots stop the ball moving.

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

  8. Drive, pass, extra pass, score.

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

  9. Hockey assist, assist, then the shot.

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

  10. He made the pass before the assist.

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

Test 3Spacing as a teamTake a test

  1. Spread players make the defence cover more ground.

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

  2. Crowded players let one defender guard two.

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

  3. That distance stops one defender guarding two.

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

  4. Moving keeps the lane open and gives a pass.

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

  5. Two in one spot makes defending easy.

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

  6. It empties the paint for drives.

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

  7. Spreading out restores spacing.

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

  8. Spread, drive, relocate, pass.

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

  9. About 4 to 5 metres is good spacing.

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

  10. Players spread out, about 4 to 5 metres apart.

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

Test 4The huddleTake a test

  1. The coach has seconds to explain the plan.

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

  2. The shout signals a shared focus.

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

  3. A quick question avoids a broken play.

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

  4. Short breaks are for recovery and focus.

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

  5. Players listen; the coach explains.

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

  6. The whole team is part of the huddle.

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

  7. Listening is the player's job in the huddle.

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

  8. Jog, listen, ask, break.

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

  9. Whistle, explain, break.

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

  10. Listen, eyes on the coach.

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

Test 5Next playTake a test

  1. Dwelling on errors causes more errors.

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

  2. Head down shows weakness; head up shows belief.

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

  3. Praise builds team spirit.

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

  4. Hustle plays help even without points.

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

  5. Focus moves from the game to the calls.

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

  6. Positive teams can come back.

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

  7. The next play is defence.

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

  8. Mistake, head up, run, next play.

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

  9. From blame to next play.

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

  10. Next play, head up.

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

Test 6SportsmanshipTake a test

  1. Respect shows after the result.

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

  2. Respect keeps the game fair and calm.

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

  3. Helping an opponent up shows respect.

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

  4. Respect for opponents is part of the game.

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

  5. A good winner respects the loser.

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

  6. A good loser respects the winner.

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

  7. Respect the play, then get back to work.

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

  8. Buzzer, line up, shake, thank.

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

  9. From mocking to helping.

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

  10. Shake hands after the game.

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

Test 7Time and scoreTake a test

  1. Good decisions depend on both.

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

  2. Leading or trailing changes what to do.

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

  3. A lead is protected by good possessions.

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

  4. It needs extra possessions.

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

  5. The clock decides when to go.

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

  6. Leading teams run time off the clock.

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

  7. Trailing late, a team needs points and possessions fast.

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

  8. Check, safe, clock, shot.

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

  9. The clock matters most at the end.

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

  10. Up by 3 with the ball, it protects the lead.

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

Test 8Practice habitsTake a test

  1. Weaknesses improve only with work.

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

  2. Slow practice does not prepare for fast games.

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

  3. A misunderstood drill wastes time.

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

  4. Extra work builds skills.

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

  5. Habits from practice show up in games.

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

  6. Players learn positions before going live.

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

  7. Weaknesses need extra work.

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

  8. Walk, half, full, live.

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

  9. Warm-up, skills, team, cool-down.

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

  10. Arrive early and work on weaknesses.

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

Test 9Small-sided gamesTake a test

  1. Fewer players means each one handles the ball more.

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

  2. Four defenders must help and recover.

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

  3. Players play five-on-five in practice.

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

  4. A limit makes players use the skill.

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

  5. The winning team keeps playing.

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

  6. Game-like play teaches decisions.

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

  7. Smaller games give more touches.

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

  8. Rule, split, play, review.

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

  9. Fewer players, more touches.

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

  10. More touches for everyone.

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

Test 10Team statisticsTake a test

  1. It shows how the team did with him on the floor.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · recall

  2. Defence and passing can help the team score more.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · recall

  3. Team rebounding is a group effort.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · recall

  4. More assists means more ball movement.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · recall

  5. A positive margin means more possessions.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · recall

  6. Simple targets focus everyone.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · recall

  7. Plus-minus only counts time on court.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · applied

  8. On, off, points for, minus points against.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · applied

  9. Plus means more turnovers forced than made.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · applied

  10. His team scored 48 and allowed 40.

    Source: General basketball reference, team stats · 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 play60
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, practice20
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, spacing10
  • General basketball reference, team stats10