# Defending the Last Shot · Basketball Level 5: Upper-Intermediate

Basketball · Level 5: Upper-Intermediate · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/basketball/level-5/defending-the-last-shot/)

Defending the Last Shot in Basketball (Level 5: Upper-Intermediate) on Insporta: 100 sourced facts behind 10 tests. Covers: switching late; and more.

Switching 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.

## Test 1: Switching late

- Slipping before the switch beats it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A small defender may end up on a big scorer. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Every switch must be called. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Like-for-like switches are safe. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Help covers the mismatch. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A switched centre leaves the paint empty. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A same-size switch takes away the shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- See, call, swap, stay. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The bigger the size gap, the riskier. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- So nobody gets left open by a screen. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 2: Denying the star

- The best defender takes the biggest threat. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Face-guarding watches only him. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A defender who only watches him cannot see the ball. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Taking the star away moves the shot elsewhere. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Contest without fouling. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The sideline is an extra defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Keep the ball away from the only scorer. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Deny, watch, stay, contest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- From double to normal. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Deny him the catch. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 3: Guarding the inbounder

- The extra defender can double the star. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Nobody blocks his passing view. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The extra man helps on the biggest threat. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Length makes passing over him hard. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Active arms bother the pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Defenders stay off the inbounder. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A shooter who inbounds can step in, take a return pass and shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Leave, move, double, force another catch. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Tall and active is most pressure. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The inbounder's man drops to double the star. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 4: Contesting without fouling

- Free throws are easy points with no time used. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Landing on a defender's foot can injure the shooter. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A foul on a three-point attempt gives more free throws. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A swipe can draw the foul the shooter wants. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Visible hands show there was no foul. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Reaching from behind often fouls. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Swiping late often fouls the shooter. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Close, stop, hands up, land clean. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The foul on a three hurts most. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Arms straight up bother the shot without contact. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 5: Up by two

- Free throws for a three can tie or win it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A two ties the game. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A contested two at worst ties. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A three from their best shooter would lose the game. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A lay-up still ties the game. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The margin decides what each shot means. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The three would lose; the two would tie. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A three loses, a lay-up ties, a contested two may miss. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Know, arc, contest, box out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Two points down, only three points win it outright. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 6: Up by three

- Only a three can tie the game. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A two still leaves them behind. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Even if they score, they still trail with little time. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Hugging the arc takes away threes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A foul on a three could tie the game at the line. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Top-locking keeps them inside the arc. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- The lay-up only cuts it to one. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Know, attach, give only two, box out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Only a three can tie. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Run shooters off the arc. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 7: Pump fakes late

- A defender in the air is easy to beat or foul. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A defender in the air is easy to beat. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- It tries to draw contact on the arms. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Hands down invite the rip-through. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- He jumps after the shooter, not before. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Landing on him is a foul. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A flying defender cannot recover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Close, fake, stay down, contest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Staying down is best. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Stay down with a hand up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 8: The last rebound

- A long miss can bounce out to the guards. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Time may remain for a put-back. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Players watching the ball leave him free. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A put-back can still count. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Long rebounds go to guards who can shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Size helps on the last board. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- An unboxed crasher can tip it in. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Contest, find, box, secure. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Shot, rebound, buzzer. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Find a body and box out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 9: Defensive time-outs

- It sets the defence before the last play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Matchups can be set for the last play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- It allows a reply to their plan. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Both coaches get to plan. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- There is no time to sort it out on court. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Without a pause, the attack must run in a hurry. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- A time-out would let them set up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Call, set, repeat, find. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- From full plan to none. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- To set the matchups and plan. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)

## Test 10: Scouting late plays

- Knowing the play helps stop it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- It names the go-to player and his favourite actions. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Coaches tend to trust a few actions. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Seeing it helps recognise it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Spoil the main option and force a second choice. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Late fouls go to the worst shooter. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Doubling the catch takes away their favourite late option. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Study, watch, practise, spoil. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Video shows the plays themselves. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game defence)
- Take away their favourite late shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, late-game 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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