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Basketball · Level 5: Upper-Intermediate · Sub-level 5.1

End-of-Period Plays

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

The 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 moments.

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 1The two-for-oneTake a test

  1. A quick shot leaves time for the other team and then one more for you.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. It needs time for two of its possessions and one for the opponent.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. Speed matters, but the shot still has to be good.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. Rushing a poor shot wastes the extra trip.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. Slowing the attack keeps it to one possession.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. Over a game, extra possessions add points.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. Shooting early can win the last possession too.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Shoot, defend, get it back, last shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. The two-for-one gets the most trips.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. A quick early shot can win the quarter's final possession as well.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 2Holding for the last shotTake a test

  1. Shooting late leaves no time for another possession.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. Starting too late leaves no time for a second chance.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. Waiting too long forces a poor attempt.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. A miss can still be scored if time remains.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. A foul would give free throws and stop the clock.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. A trailing team needs possessions, not one late shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. Holding denies the opponent a reply.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Slow, watch, start, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. Around four seconds leaves time for a tip.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. Shoot with just enough time left for nothing else.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 3Sideline inbound playsTake a test

  1. A SLOB is a sideline inbound play.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. The first job is a safe inbound.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. Defenders deny the inbound late in games.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. The inbound pass must be accurate.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. If nothing else is open, the safe pass avoids a turnover.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. Late inbounds often come from the sideline.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. The safety option prevents a turnover.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Set, screen, inbound, attack.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. Score first, safety last.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. A set for a sideline inbound.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 4Baseline inbound playsTake a test

  1. A BLOB is an inbound from the baseline.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. A short pass can lead straight to a shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. Guarding areas avoids getting lost in screens.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. Screens from the box free a shooter or cutter.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. They break out in different directions.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. Knowing them helps the defence.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. The screen frees the shooter.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Box, screen, pop, pass.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. The baseline is closest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. A set for an inbound from the baseline.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 5Plays after a time-outTake a test

  1. An ATO is a play drawn up during a time-out.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. The coach knows the score, time and matchups.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. Players see the play before running it.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. Players must remember it under pressure.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. A set play is coming.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. A new look can break the play.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. A late time-out is used to plan the last shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Call, draw, repeat, run.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. From lots of time to none.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. A play drawn up in a time-out.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 6Full-court last-second playsTake a test

  1. A tall player can catch a long pass and shoot or tip.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. Every second counts.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. A quick lob can lead to a tip or dunk.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. Length makes the inbound harder.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. Long passes are easy to misjudge.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. A one-motion shot saves time.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. One second leaves time only for a touch or a quick shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Throw, catch, tap, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. The tip needs the least time.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. With 2.5 seconds, there is no time to dribble.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 7Quick hittersTake a test

  1. Quick hitters fit a short clock.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. The shooter flares to the arc.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. Short plays fit short clocks.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. The shooter runs off two screens.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. The shot goes to the surest hands.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. Good quick hitters have a second read.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. Down 3, it needs a three.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Start, screen, screen, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. Quick hitters are fastest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. A short play for one fast good shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 8Who takes the last shotTake a test

  1. A doubled star leaves someone else open.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. A double forces the ball to a weaker player.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. The open man has a better shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. Doubles move the ball to others.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. He gets the ball in big moments.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. Predictable plays are easier to stop.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. The open shot is the better shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Ball, double, find, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. Star first, heave last.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. The best shot-maker.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 9Heaves and buzzer-beatersTake a test

  1. The ball must be released before time runs out.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  2. Heaves are shot from far out with little time.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  3. An overhand throw carries the ball further.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  4. Releasing in time keeps a small chance alive.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  5. With no time left, there is nothing to lose.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  6. Every metre helps.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · recall

  7. Shooting in time keeps a chance alive.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  8. Catch, push, rise, release.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  9. Closer is better.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

  10. To protect their shooting numbers.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period · applied

Test 10Practising the endTake a test

  1. It prepares players for real late-game moments.

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

  2. Pressure makes decisions game-like.

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

  3. A play must already be known when the moment comes.

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

  4. The coach picks the moment to rehearse.

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

  5. Each side needs the reps.

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

  6. Watching clips teaches choices.

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

  7. Scenarios train the decisions.

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

  8. Set, place, play, review.

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

  9. From walking to live play.

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

  10. Down 2 with 8 seconds, the team must score before time runs out.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations · 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, end of period90
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations10