# The Wing · Basketball Level 7: Upper-Advanced

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

The Wing in Basketball (Level 7: Upper-Advanced) on Insporta: 100 sourced facts behind 10 tests. Covers: shooting off screens; two-way wings; slashing.

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.

## Test 1: Shooting off screens

- Arriving fast leaves the defender no time. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Walking him into the screen helps. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Cheating opens the cut. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- He drifts to the arc for a shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Constant motion tires defenders. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- It gives two chances to get free. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A trailing defender is beaten by a curl. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Set up, screen, come up, shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Curl, wing, flare. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- The screener moves down towards the baseline to free a shooter coming up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)

## Test 2: Two-way wings

- He helps at both ends. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Versatile defenders help schemes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Knowing moves helps stop them. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Stars are always moving. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Defending a star takes a lot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- No catch, no shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- A back-up stopper keeps the plan alive. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Deny, fight, contest, box out. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- The star is hardest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- The best wing defender takes the scoring wing. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)

## Test 3: Slashing

- Slashers attack the basket. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Helping there leaves the rim open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- It punishes denial. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Both sides need finishing. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A defender who looks away loses his man. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Timing makes cuts work. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A ball-watching defender is easy to cut past. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Wait, see, cut, finish. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Dunk, floater, jumper. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Attacking along the baseline to the rim. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)

## Test 4: The corner

- It is a high-value shot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A quick release beats the closeout. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- He moves into the passer's view. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Stepping on the line makes it a two. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Weak-side misses fall long. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Movement keeps defenders busy. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- The corner was left open. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Wait, help, drift, shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- The corner is shortest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Help leaves him open for a pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)

## Test 5: Creating a shot

- Harden made the step-back three a signature move. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- It creates room to one side. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Shot creation helps when plays fail. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Reading the defender's reaction. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- It is harder than catch-and-shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Balance is harder off the dribble. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Stepping away from the lean creates room. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Drive, plant, step back, shoot. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Open and set is easiest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Stepping away from the defender to create space. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)

## Test 6: Great wings

- He was Finals MVP in all six Finals. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- 2000-02 and 2009-10. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- Bird was a great shooting and passing forward. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- Pippen was a great two-way wing. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- He reached ten Finals with three teams. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- He won Defensive Player of the Year in 1988. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- Jordan's fadeaway was famous. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- 1979, 1984, 1996. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- Six, five, three. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)
- Six NBA titles with Chicago. (Source: General basketball reference, great wings)

## Test 7: Guarding shooters off the ball

- Under the screen gives the shooter space. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- It forces him back-door. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- The rim is open behind. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Trailing keeps contact with him. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Going under the screen cuts the distance. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Constant chasing costs energy. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Top-locking stops him coming up. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- See, hip, fight, contest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Top-locking is the most aggressive. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)
- Stay on his hip. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing defence)

## Test 8: Playmaking wings

- Someone else can run plays. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A second creator keeps the offence going. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- He often handles and creates. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- He brings the ball up and makes plays. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A tall handler sees over the defence. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Size lets him see and pass. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A second handler beats the trap. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Up, screen, read, finish. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- Point guard, wing, centre. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)
- A wing who also creates for others. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing play)

## Test 9: Wing rebounding

- Defence is not over until the ball is secured. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- Long misses come their way. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- Leaking out is a calculated risk. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- No outlet pass needed. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- It depends on the team's plan. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- Extra effort helps the team. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- Long misses land near the wings. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- Box, read, grab, push. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- Leaking out is riskiest. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)
- Box out and help rebound. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, wing rebounding)

## Test 10: Developing a wing

- Wings must space the floor. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Hundreds of shots build consistency. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Both sides need finishes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Shots off movement copy games. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Defence earns minutes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Video shows small mistakes. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Game-like shots build game shooting. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Form, mid-range, threes, movement. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- From form to live. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)
- Shooting and two-handed finishing make a complete wing. (Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing wings)

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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