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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

  1. Arriving fast leaves the defender no time.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  2. Walking him into the screen helps.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  3. Cheating opens the cut.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  4. He drifts to the arc for a shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  5. Constant motion tires defenders.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  6. It gives two chances to get free.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  7. A trailing defender is beaten by a curl.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  8. Set up, screen, come up, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  9. Curl, wing, flare.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  10. 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

  1. He helps at both ends.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  2. Versatile defenders help schemes.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  3. Knowing moves helps stop them.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  4. Stars are always moving.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  5. Defending a star takes a lot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  6. No catch, no shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  7. A back-up stopper keeps the plan alive.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

  8. Deny, fight, contest, box out.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

  9. The star is hardest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

  10. The best wing defender takes the scoring wing.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

Test 3SlashingTake a test

  1. Slashers attack the basket.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  2. Helping there leaves the rim open.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  3. It punishes denial.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  4. Both sides need finishing.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  5. A defender who looks away loses his man.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  6. Timing makes cuts work.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  7. A ball-watching defender is easy to cut past.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  8. Wait, see, cut, finish.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  9. Dunk, floater, jumper.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  10. Attacking along the baseline to the rim.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

Test 4The cornerTake a test

  1. It is a high-value shot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  2. A quick release beats the closeout.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  3. He moves into the passer's view.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  4. Stepping on the line makes it a two.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  5. Weak-side misses fall long.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  6. Movement keeps defenders busy.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  7. The corner was left open.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  8. Wait, help, drift, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  9. The corner is shortest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  10. Help leaves him open for a pass.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

Test 5Creating a shotTake a test

  1. Harden made the step-back three a signature move.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  2. It creates room to one side.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  3. Shot creation helps when plays fail.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  4. Reading the defender's reaction.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  5. It is harder than catch-and-shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  6. Balance is harder off the dribble.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  7. Stepping away from the lean creates room.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  8. Drive, plant, step back, shoot.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  9. Open and set is easiest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  10. Stepping away from the defender to create space.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

Test 6Great wingsTake a test

  1. He was Finals MVP in all six Finals.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall

  2. 2000-02 and 2009-10.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall

  3. Bird was a great shooting and passing forward.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall

  4. Pippen was a great two-way wing.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall

  5. He reached ten Finals with three teams.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall

  6. He won Defensive Player of the Year in 1988.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · recall

  7. Jordan's fadeaway was famous.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied

  8. 1979, 1984, 1996.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied

  9. Six, five, three.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied

  10. Six NBA titles with Chicago.

    Source: General basketball reference, great wings · applied

Test 7Guarding shooters off the ballTake a test

  1. Under the screen gives the shooter space.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  2. It forces him back-door.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  3. The rim is open behind.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  4. Trailing keeps contact with him.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  5. Going under the screen cuts the distance.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  6. Constant chasing costs energy.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · recall

  7. Top-locking stops him coming up.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

  8. See, hip, fight, contest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

  9. Top-locking is the most aggressive.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

  10. Stay on his hip.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence · applied

Test 8Playmaking wingsTake a test

  1. Someone else can run plays.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  2. A second creator keeps the offence going.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  3. He often handles and creates.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  4. He brings the ball up and makes plays.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  5. A tall handler sees over the defence.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  6. Size lets him see and pass.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · recall

  7. A second handler beats the trap.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  8. Up, screen, read, finish.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  9. Point guard, wing, centre.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

  10. A wing who also creates for others.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play · applied

Test 9Wing reboundingTake a test

  1. Defence is not over until the ball is secured.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall

  2. Long misses come their way.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall

  3. Leaking out is a calculated risk.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall

  4. No outlet pass needed.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall

  5. It depends on the team's plan.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall

  6. Extra effort helps the team.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · recall

  7. Long misses land near the wings.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied

  8. Box, read, grab, push.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied

  9. Leaking out is riskiest.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied

  10. Box out and help rebound.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding · applied

Test 10Developing a wingTake a test

  1. Wings must space the floor.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall

  2. Hundreds of shots build consistency.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall

  3. Both sides need finishes.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall

  4. Shots off movement copy games.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall

  5. Defence earns minutes.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall

  6. Video shows small mistakes.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · recall

  7. Game-like shots build game shooting.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · applied

  8. Form, mid-range, threes, movement.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · applied

  9. From form to live.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings · applied

  10. 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