# The Point Guard · Basketball Level 7: Upper-Advanced

Basketball · Level 7: Upper-Advanced · Insporta Book (https://book.insporta.app/basketball/level-7/the-point-guard/)

The Point Guard in Basketball (Level 7: Upper-Advanced) on Insporta: 100 sourced facts behind 10 tests. Covers: reading the defence; tempo; and more.

Reading the defence, tempo, pick-and-roll reads, managing touches, scoring and passing, vision, guarding point guards, great point guards, assist records and developing a point guard.

## Test 1: Reading the defence

- New players can change the matchups. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- The call depends on the defence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- A word or hand signal names the play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Signals work in loud arenas. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Good point guards have a plan B. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Decisions shape the whole possession. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Attack the weak matchup. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Up, read, call, start. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Plan, counter, then a late action. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- The defence's matchups. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)

## Test 2: Tempo

- He decides when to run and when to slow down. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- An unset defence is beatable. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Slowing protects a lead and saves energy. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- The coach cannot run every play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- His body language sets the pace. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- A fast game can tire bigger players. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Slowing protects the lead. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Stop, walk, set, shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Steals give the best break. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Walking the ball up and using the clock. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)

## Test 3: Pick-and-roll reads

- Turning the corner puts him past the screen and attacking. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- A gap between hedge and guard lets the dribbler through. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- If the defender jumps the screen, go the other way. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- A trailing defender is out of the play. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- The big's choice decides the pass or shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- A pause makes the big commit. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Going under gives up the shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Screen, back, snake, finish. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Roll, floater, three. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- He uses the screen, then cuts back across behind it, weaving like a snake. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)

## Test 4: Managing touches

- A star who touches the ball early feels involved. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Players who feel part of it give more. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Touches spread involvement. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Balance keeps everyone engaged. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- A post-up or roll gets him going. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Hot hands get more chances. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- The star needs touches. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Notice, call, feed, keep. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Sharing helps most. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- The star has had no shots. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)

## Test 5: Scoring and passing

- Defences dare non-shooters to shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- A non-shooting guard is easy to guard. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Some point guards lead their team in points. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Help comes, and team-mates get open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Risky passes lead to turnovers. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Good decisions follow the defence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- The defence is giving him the shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Read, help, choose, repeat. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- From passing to scoring. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- When the defence sags off him. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)

## Test 6: Vision

- Eyes up finds open team-mates. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- It jumps over the shifting defence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Reading the next move opens passes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Athletic bigs finish lobs. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Vision finds the open player. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- It hides the target. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Eyes can move a defender. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Drive, look, move, pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Simple first, flashy last. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)
- Looking one way to move a defender, passing another. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, point guard play)

## Test 7: Guarding point guards

- Pressure makes him work all the way up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- Each turn costs time and energy. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- Length covers more space. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- Tight pressure gives up the drive. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- A trap forces someone else to decide. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- The coverage decides his path. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- Pressure tests a weak handler. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- Pick up, force, turn, repeat. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- Trap is most pressure. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)
- Turning him several times. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards)

## Test 8: Great point guards

- Magic was 2.06 m and ran the fast break. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- Bird and Magic met in three NBA Finals. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- Nash ran the Phoenix Suns' fast offence. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- Thomas led the 'Bad Boys' Pistons. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- Curry made long threes a weapon. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- Cousy was called the 'Houdini of the Hardwood'. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- Magic ran 'Showtime'. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- 1950s, 1980s, 2000s. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- Five, two, none. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)
- A 2.06 m point guard with five NBA titles. (Source: General basketball reference, great point guards)

## Test 9: Assist records

- Stockton played all 19 seasons for the Utah Jazz. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- All 19 with the Utah Jazz (1984-2003). (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- He has 3,265 steals. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- He played 19 seasons in Utah. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- Stockton to Malone became a classic. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- He played almost every game for 19 years. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- 10 x 80 x 15 = 12,000. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- From one game to a career. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- Screen, use, roll, pass. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)
- John Stockton's NBA record. (Source: General basketball reference, assist records)

## Test 10: Developing a point guard

- Time pressure copies games. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Seeing choices teaches them. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Both hands are needed under pressure. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Two balls train both hands at once. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Talk keeps the team together. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Trial and error builds judgement. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Practising against traps builds calm under pressure. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Film, walk, live, scrimmage. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- From no defence to live reads. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)
- Live 2-on-2 pick-and-roll reads. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards)

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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