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Basketball · Level 6: Advanced · Sub-level 6.4

Pick-and-Roll Coverages

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

Drop coverage, shows and blitzes, switching everything, level coverage, the low man, defending the pick-and-pop, dribble hand-offs, the Spain pick-and-roll, choosing a coverage, and pick-and-roll 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 1Drop coverageTake a test

  1. He protects the basket and the roll.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  2. Near the rim his size matters most.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  3. The space in front of the dropping big is the target.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  4. He fights back to bother the shot from behind.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  5. They take the open jumper.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  6. It goes over the big near the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  7. A higher big takes away the space.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  8. Screen, sink, chase, contain.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  9. Drop is deepest, a blitz meets the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  10. A pull-up jumper.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

Test 2Shows and blitzesTake a test

  1. Rotations must cover the open man.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  2. Someone else must make the play.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  3. Both defenders are on the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  4. He attacks four on three.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  5. The show only slows the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  6. Teams blitz the biggest threat.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  7. Someone must cover the roll man.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  8. Screen, trap, cover, force.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  9. Blitz traps, show slows, drop stays back.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  10. Both defenders trap the ball.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

Test 3Switching everythingTake a test

  1. Versatile players cover each other.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  2. Swapping early avoids the matchup the attack is hunting.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  3. They screen to get the matchup they want.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  4. Defenders fix the mismatch quickly.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  5. The new defender meets him at once.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  6. He must stay in front of quick players.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  7. The mismatch must be fixed fast.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  8. Screen, switch, find, attack.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  9. The bigger the size gap, the riskier.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  10. Switching everything can leave bad matchups.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

Test 4Level coverageTake a test

  1. Recovering to the roll takes speed.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  2. The big is up to contest the shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  3. The big is higher, so the rim is less protected.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  4. He has to get back fast.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  5. Someone covers the roll.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  6. It takes away the shooter's best shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  7. The big meets the shooter at the screen.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  8. Screen, level, over, recover.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  9. The deeper the big, the safer the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  10. The big stands level with the screen.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

Test 5The low manTake a test

  1. Helping leaves the corner open.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  2. He stops the easy roll to the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  3. Help always leaves someone.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  4. The rotation fills his gap.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  5. Helping leaves a corner three.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  6. A helper there can stop drives.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  7. He tags the roll.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  8. Step up, dive, tag, rotate.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  9. Low, nail, wing.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  10. The weak-side defender nearest the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

Test 6Defending the popTake a test

  1. A popping shooter must not be left.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  2. The big is near the rim, the shooter at the arc.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  3. The screener's man stays with him.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  4. Their shooting pulls the big away.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  5. Instead of rolling, he moves to the arc.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  6. He has no help behind.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  7. Sagging leaves the shooter open.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  8. Screen, attach, over, contest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  9. The better the shooter, the less he can drop.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  10. His defender dropped, leaving him open.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

Test 7Dribble hand-offsTake a test

  1. A passing big becomes a hub.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  2. The handler also screens the defender.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  3. The big dribbles at a guard and hands off.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  4. He becomes the screener.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  5. Getting there first stops it.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  6. If the defence jumps the hand-off, he drives.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  7. The keep punishes the jump.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

  8. Dribble, run, hand off, attack.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

  9. Hand-off goes to the receiver; keep stays with the handler.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

  10. Handing the ball to a team-mate on the move.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

Test 8The Spain pick-and-rollTake a test

  1. The extra screener comes from outside.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  2. Spanish teams used the action widely.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  3. The roller's defender is screened.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  4. His defender may help on the roller.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  5. Three players create chaos.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  6. Ball-handler, roller and back screener.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · recall

  7. His defender is drawn to the roller.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

  8. Screen, roll, back screen, pass.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

  9. One, two, then three.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

  10. A back screen on the roller's defender.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs · applied

Test 9Choosing a coverageTake a test

  1. Coverage follows personnel.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  2. A slow centre on a guard is a mismatch.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  3. He can step out and recover.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  4. One look can be solved.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  5. A shooter and a driver need different plans.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  6. It stops the attack settling.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · recall

  7. A mobile big can switch onto guards.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  8. Own bigs, their handlers, main, backup.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  9. Mobility makes switching possible.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

  10. A tall, slow centre is best near the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, pick-and-roll defence · applied

Test 10Pick-and-roll statisticsTake a test

  1. Both can finish the action.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · recall

  2. It compares plays fairly.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · recall

  3. Modern offences score a little over one point per trip.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · recall

  4. It splits credit between handler and roller.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · recall

  5. Teams use what works.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · recall

  6. Isolations, pick-and-rolls and more are compared.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · recall

  7. More points per possession is better.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · applied

  8. Count, add, divide, compare.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · applied

  9. Higher is better.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · applied

  10. Points per possession.

    Source: General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics · 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, pick-and-roll defence70
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, hand-offs20
  • General basketball reference, pick-and-roll statistics10