Basketball · Level 7: Upper-Advanced · Sub-level 7.2
The Wing
10 tests · 100 facts · updated 22 October 2026 · markdown
Shooting off screens, two-way wings and stoppers, slashing, the corner, creating a shot, great wings, guarding shooters off the ball, playmaking wings, wing rebounding and developing a wing.
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 1Shooting off screensTake a test
Arriving fast leaves the defender no time.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Walking him into the screen helps.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Cheating opens the cut.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
He drifts to the arc for a shot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Constant motion tires defenders.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
It gives two chances to get free.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
A trailing defender is beaten by a curl.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Set up, screen, come up, shoot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Curl, wing, flare.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
A down screen that frees a wing towards the ball.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Test 2Two-way wingsTake a test
He helps at both ends.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Versatile defenders help schemes.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Knowing moves helps stop them.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Stars are always moving.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Defending a star takes a lot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
No catch, no shot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
A back-up stopper keeps the plan alive.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
Deny, fight, contest, box out.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
The star is hardest.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
The best wing defender takes the scoring wing.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
Test 3SlashingTake a test
Slashers attack the basket.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Helping there leaves the rim open.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
It punishes denial.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Both sides need finishing.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
A defender who looks away loses his man.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Timing makes cuts work.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
A ball-watching defender is easy to cut past.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Wait, see, cut, finish.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Dunk, floater, jumper.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Attacking along the baseline to the rim.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Test 4The cornerTake a test
It is a high-value shot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
A quick release beats the closeout.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
He moves into the passer's view.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Stepping on the line makes it a two.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Weak-side misses fall long.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Movement keeps defenders busy.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
The corner was left open.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Wait, help, drift, shoot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
The corner is shortest.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Help leaves him open for a pass.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Test 5Creating a shotTake a test
Harden made the step-back three a signature move.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
It creates room to one side.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Shot creation helps when plays fail.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Reading the defender's reaction.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
It is harder than catch-and-shoot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Balance is harder off the dribble.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Stepping away from the lean creates room.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Drive, plant, step back, shoot.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Open and set is easiest.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Stepping away from the defender to create space.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Test 6Great wingsTake a test
He was Finals MVP in all six Finals.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall
2000-02 and 2009-10.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall
Bird was a great shooting and passing forward.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall
Pippen was a great two-way wing.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall
He reached ten Finals with three teams.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall
He won Defensive Player of the Year in 1988.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall
Jordan's fadeaway was famous.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied
1979, 1984, 1996.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied
Six, five, three.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied
Six NBA titles with Chicago.
Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied
Test 7Guarding shooters off the ballTake a test
Under the screen gives the shooter space.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
It forces him back-door.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
The rim is open behind.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Trailing keeps contact with him.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Going under the screen cuts the distance.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Constant chasing costs energy.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall
Top-locking stops him coming up.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
See, hip, fight, contest.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
Top-locking is the most aggressive.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
Stay on his hip.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied
Test 8Playmaking wingsTake a test
Someone else can run plays.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
A second creator keeps the offence going.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
He often handles and creates.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
He brings the ball up and makes plays.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
A tall handler sees over the defence.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
Size lets him see and pass.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall
A second handler beats the trap.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Up, screen, read, finish.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Point guard, wing, centre.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
A wing who also creates for others.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied
Test 9Wing reboundingTake a test
Defence is not over until the ball is secured.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall
Long misses come their way.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall
Leaking out is a calculated risk.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall
No outlet pass needed.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall
It depends on the team's plan.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall
Extra effort helps the team.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall
Long misses land near the wings.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied
Box, read, grab, push.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied
Leaking out is riskiest.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied
Box out and help rebound.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied
Test 10Developing a wingTake a test
Wings must space the floor.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall
Hundreds of shots build consistency.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall
Both sides need finishes.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall
Shots off movement copy games.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall
Defence earns minutes.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall
Video shows small mistakes.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall
Game-like shots build game shooting.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · applied
Form, mid-range, threes, movement.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · applied
From form to live.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · applied
Shooting and two-handed finishing make a complete wing.
Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · 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, wing play50
- FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence20
- General basketball reference, great wings10
- FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding10
- FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings10