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Basketball · Level 5

Upper-Intermediate

5 sub-levels · 50 tests · 500 facts · updated 22 October 2026

Level 5 is about the end of games: plays at the end of a period, defending the last shot, the late-game fouling battle, overtime and close games, and time-outs and substitutions as tools.

Sub-levels

Sub-level 5.1End-of-Period PlaysThe two-for-one, holding for the last shot, sideline and baseline inbound plays, plays drawn up in a time-out, long-court plays, quick hitters, who takes the last shot, heaves and buzzer-beaters, and practising these…10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 5.2Defending the Last ShotSwitching late, denying the star, the inbounder's defender, contesting without fouling, defending a 2-point and a 3-point lead, pump fakes, the last rebound, defensive time-outs and scouting late-game plays.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 5.3The Late-Game Fouling BattleFouling to stop the clock, choosing whom to foul, the 'hack-a' tactic, fouling when up by three, getting the ball to good shooters, free throws under pressure, missing on purpose, possession maths, the risks of…10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 5.4Overtime and Close GamesOvertime, runs and momentum, foul trouble, composure, clutch players, simple execution, home crowds, comebacks, protecting a lead and clutch-time statistics.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 5.5Time-outs and Substitutions as ToolsSaving time-outs, rest and fatigue, what to say in a time-out, offence-defence substitutions, managing minutes, staggering stars, handling a struggling player, matching line-ups, the bench and the coaching staff.10 tests · 100 facts

Written from

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