Basketball · Level 7: Upper-Advanced · Sub-level 7.5

Rim Protection and Help

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

Blocking shots, altering and deterring, positioning at the rim, weak-side help, rim-protection statistics, great shot-blockers, the Defensive Player of the Year award, chase-down blocks, avoiding fouls and developing a rim protector.

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 1Blocking shotsTake a test

A block that goes back to the other team gains little.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Out of bounds gives the ball back.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
The near hand reaches with less contact.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Patience beats the pump fake.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
It is not allowed; the basket counts.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
A controlled block starts a break.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Controlled blocks win possessions.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
See, wait, jump, tip.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
Keeping the ball is best.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
Timing the jump and keeping the ball in play.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied

Test 2Altering shotsTake a test

Fading makes the shot harder but avoids the block.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Many shots are changed without a block.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Length bothers shooters.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Pressure changes the shot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Some players avoid driving at him.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Deterrence leaves no box-score trace.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
His presence changed the shot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
Drive, step, stand tall, alter.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
Deterrence first, fouls last.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
Making the shooter change his shot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied

Test 3Positioning at the rimTake a test

He must be ready to step across.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Someone must protect the basket.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Early help stops the lay-up.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
A late helper crashes into the driver.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Hips do not fake like the head.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
He covers both threats in pick-and-roll.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
A set defender can contest cleanly.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
Read, step, set, contest.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
The lane is best.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
He must meet the baseline drive.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied

Test 4Weak-side helpTake a test

Being close lets him reach the rim in time.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
The long pass gives time to recover.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Rotations cover the gap.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Talk organises the help.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
It slows the drive without full help.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
Size helps at the rim.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · recall
The closest defender stops the ball.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
Beat, help, rotate, stop.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
From far to near.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied
The weak side.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, rim protection · applied

Test 5Rim-protection statisticsTake a test

Tracking records who contests each shot.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · recall
Much of rim protection is invisible.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · recall
Tracking counts challenges.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · recall
It adjusts for playing time.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · recall
On/off numbers hint at impact.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · recall
Fewer rim attempts can mean strong protection.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · recall
Altering and deterring count too.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · applied
Blocks, rim %, attempts, on/off.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · applied
From box score to tracking.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · applied
Opponents' shooting % at the rim.
Source: General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics · applied

Test 6Great shot-blockersTake a test

His finger wag became a trademark.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Philadelphia lost the 2001 Finals to the Lakers.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Wallace was a famous rebounder and shot-blocker.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Gobert won in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2024.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
He was born in Kinshasa.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
He kept blocks in play for Boston's break.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Russell tipped blocks to team-mates.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
1956, 1991, 2013.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Four, two, none.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Four Defensive Player of the Year awards.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied

Test 7Defensive Player of the YearTake a test

Sidney Moncrief won the first one.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
He won it in 1983 and 1984.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Jordan did it in 1988.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Protecting the rim affects many shots.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Journalists and broadcasters vote.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Olajuwon was a great shot-blocker.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Guards have won it.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
1983, 1988, 2024.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Bigs win it most.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
It honours the season's top defender.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied

Test 8Chase-down blocksTake a test

A defender coming from behind is unseen.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
It helped Cleveland win the title.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Speed lets them chase runners.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Contact from behind is a foul.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Pinning before the ball comes down is legal.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Effort can still stop the lay-up.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
He can catch him from behind.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Turnover, sprint, jump, pin.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Guards block most from behind on breaks.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Blocking a lay-up from behind on a fast break.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied

Test 9Avoiding foulsTake a test

Jumping early leads to contact.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
His absence opens the lane.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Fouls can send him to the bench.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
He must stay on the floor.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Late-game rim protection matters most.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Swipes catch arms.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · recall
Patience avoids fouls.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Read, wait, jump, land.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Straight up is cleanest.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied
Stay down on fakes and go straight up.
Source: General basketball reference, great shot-blockers · applied

Test 10Developing a rim protectorTake a test

Rollers and drivers come together in games.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · recall
Straight-up contests are cleaner.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · recall
Good feet get them there early.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · recall
Video teaches timing.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · recall
Rim protectors face drivers and rollers together.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · recall
The back man directs the defence.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · recall
Clean contests cut fouls.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · applied
Footwork, contests, timing, live.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · applied
From simple to live.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · applied
Timing blocks against a coach's lay-ups.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors · 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, rim protection40
General basketball reference, great shot-blockers40
General basketball reference, rim-protection statistics10
FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing rim protectors10