# End-of-Period Plays · Basketball Level 5: Upper-Intermediate

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End-of-Period Plays in Basketball (Level 5: Upper-Intermediate) on Insporta: 100 sourced facts behind 10 tests. Covers: the two-for-one; and more.

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.

## Test 1: The two-for-one

- 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)
- It needs time for two of its possessions and one for the opponent. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Speed matters, but the shot still has to be good. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Rushing a poor shot wastes the extra trip. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Slowing the attack keeps it to one possession. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Over a game, extra possessions add points. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Shooting early can win the last possession too. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Shoot, defend, get it back, last shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The two-for-one gets the most trips. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A quick early shot can win the quarter's final possession as well. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 2: Holding for the last shot

- Shooting late leaves no time for another possession. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Starting too late leaves no time for a second chance. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Waiting too long forces a poor attempt. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A miss can still be scored if time remains. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A foul would give free throws and stop the clock. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A trailing team needs possessions, not one late shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Holding denies the opponent a reply. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Slow, watch, start, shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Around four seconds leaves time for a tip. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Shoot with just enough time left for nothing else. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 3: Sideline inbound plays

- A SLOB is a sideline inbound play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The first job is a safe inbound. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Defenders deny the inbound late in games. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The inbound pass must be accurate. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- If nothing else is open, the safe pass avoids a turnover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Late inbounds often come from the sideline. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The safety option prevents a turnover. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Set, screen, inbound, attack. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Score first, safety last. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Number 3 cuts off the screen while his defender is held up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 4: Baseline inbound plays

- A BLOB is an inbound from the baseline. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A short pass can lead straight to a shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Guarding areas avoids getting lost in screens. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Screens from the box free a shooter or cutter. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- They break out in different directions. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Knowing them helps the defence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The screen frees the shooter. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Box, screen, pop, pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The baseline is closest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A set for an inbound from the baseline. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 5: Plays after a time-out

- An ATO is a play drawn up during a time-out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The coach knows the score, time and matchups. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Players see the play before running it. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Players must remember it under pressure. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A set play is coming. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A new look can break the play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A late time-out is used to plan the last shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Call, draw, repeat, run. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- From lots of time to none. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A play drawn up in a time-out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 6: Full-court last-second plays

- A tall player can catch a long pass and shoot or tip. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Every second counts. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A quick lob can lead to a tip or dunk. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Length makes the inbound harder. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Long passes are easy to misjudge. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A one-motion shot saves time. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- One second leaves time only for a touch or a quick shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Throw, catch, tap, shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The tip needs the least time. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- With 2.5 seconds, there is no time to dribble. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 7: Quick hitters

- Quick hitters fit a short clock. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The shooter flares to the arc. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Short plays fit short clocks. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The shooter runs off two screens. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The shot goes to the surest hands. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Good quick hitters have a second read. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Down 3, it needs a three. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Start, screen, screen, shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Quick hitters are fastest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A short play for one fast good shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 8: Who takes the last shot

- A doubled star leaves someone else open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- A double forces the ball to a weaker player. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The open man has a better shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Doubles move the ball to others. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- He gets the ball in big moments. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Predictable plays are easier to stop. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The open shot is the better shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Ball, double, find, shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Star first, heave last. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- The best shot-maker. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 9: Heaves and buzzer-beaters

- The ball must be released before time runs out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Heaves are shot from far out with little time. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- An overhand throw carries the ball further. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Releasing in time keeps a small chance alive. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- With no time left, there is nothing to lose. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Every metre helps. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Shooting in time keeps a chance alive. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Catch, push, rise, release. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- Closer is better. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)
- To protect their shooting numbers. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, end of period)

## Test 10: Practising the end

- It prepares players for real late-game moments. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- Pressure makes decisions game-like. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- A play must already be known when the moment comes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- The coach picks the moment to rehearse. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- Each side needs the reps. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- Watching clips teaches choices. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- Scenarios train the decisions. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- Set, place, play, review. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- From walking to live play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)
- Down 2 with 8 seconds, the team must score before time runs out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, situations)

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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