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Basketball · Level 7: Upper-Advanced · Sub-level 7.1

The Point Guard

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

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.

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 1Reading the defenceTake a test

  1. New players can change the matchups.

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

  2. The call depends on the defence.

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

  3. A word or hand signal names the play.

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

  4. Signals work in loud arenas.

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

  5. Good point guards have a plan B.

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

  6. Decisions shape the whole possession.

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

  7. Attack the weak matchup.

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

  8. Up, read, call, start.

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

  9. Plan, counter, then a late action.

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

  10. The defence's matchups.

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

Test 2TempoTake a test

  1. He decides when to run and when to slow down.

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

  2. An unset defence is beatable.

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

  3. Slowing protects a lead and saves energy.

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

  4. The coach cannot run every play.

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

  5. His body language sets the pace.

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

  6. A fast game can tire bigger players.

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

  7. Slowing protects the lead.

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

  8. Stop, walk, set, shot.

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

  9. Steals give the best break.

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

  10. Walking the ball up and using the clock.

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

Test 3Pick-and-roll readsTake a test

  1. Turning the corner puts him past the screen and attacking.

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

  2. A gap between hedge and guard lets the dribbler through.

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

  3. If the defender jumps the screen, go the other way.

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

  4. A trailing defender is out of the play.

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

  5. The big's choice decides the pass or shot.

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

  6. A pause makes the big commit.

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

  7. Going under gives up the shot.

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

  8. Screen, back, snake, finish.

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

  9. Roll, floater, three.

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

  10. Using the screen, then crossing back in front of the big.

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

Test 4Managing touchesTake a test

  1. A star who touches the ball early feels involved.

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

  2. Players who feel part of it give more.

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

  3. Touches spread involvement.

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

  4. Balance keeps everyone engaged.

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

  5. A post-up or roll gets him going.

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

  6. Hot hands get more chances.

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

  7. The star needs touches.

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

  8. Notice, call, feed, keep.

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

  9. Sharing helps most.

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

  10. The star has had no shots.

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

Test 5Scoring and passingTake a test

  1. Defences dare non-shooters to shoot.

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

  2. A non-shooting guard is easy to guard.

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

  3. Some point guards lead their team in points.

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

  4. Help comes, and team-mates get open.

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

  5. Risky passes lead to turnovers.

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

  6. Good decisions follow the defence.

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

  7. The defence is giving him the shot.

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

  8. Read, help, choose, repeat.

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

  9. From passing to scoring.

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

  10. When the defence sags off him.

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

Test 6VisionTake a test

  1. Eyes up finds open team-mates.

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

  2. It jumps over the shifting defence.

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

  3. Reading the next move opens passes.

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

  4. Athletic bigs finish lobs.

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

  5. Vision finds the open player.

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

  6. It hides the target.

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

  7. Eyes can move a defender.

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

  8. Drive, look, move, pass.

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

  9. Simple first, flashy last.

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

  10. Looking one way to move a defender, passing another.

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

Test 7Guarding point guardsTake a test

  1. Pressure makes him work all the way up.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · recall

  2. Each turn costs time and energy.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · recall

  3. Length covers more space.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · recall

  4. Tight pressure gives up the drive.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · recall

  5. A trap forces someone else to decide.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · recall

  6. The coverage decides his path.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · recall

  7. Pressure tests a weak handler.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · applied

  8. Pick up, force, turn, repeat.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · applied

  9. Trap is most pressure.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · applied

  10. Turning him several times.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards · applied

Test 8Great point guardsTake a test

  1. Magic was 2.06 m and ran the fast break.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · recall

  2. Bird and Magic met in three NBA Finals.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · recall

  3. Nash ran the Phoenix Suns' fast offence.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · recall

  4. Thomas led the 'Bad Boys' Pistons.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · recall

  5. Curry made long threes a weapon.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · recall

  6. Cousy was called the 'Houdini of the Hardwood'.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · recall

  7. Magic ran 'Showtime'.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · applied

  8. 1950s, 1980s, 2000s.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · applied

  9. Five, two, none.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · applied

  10. A 2.06 m point guard with five NBA titles.

    Source: General basketball reference, great point guards · applied

Test 9Assist recordsTake a test

  1. Stockton played all 19 seasons for the Utah Jazz.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · recall

  2. All 19 with the Utah Jazz (1984-2003).

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · recall

  3. He has 3,265 steals.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · recall

  4. He played 19 seasons in Utah.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · recall

  5. Stockton to Malone became a classic.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · recall

  6. He played almost every game for 19 years.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · recall

  7. 10 x 80 x 15 = 12,000.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · applied

  8. From one game to a career.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · applied

  9. Screen, use, roll, pass.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · applied

  10. John Stockton's NBA record.

    Source: General basketball reference, assist records · applied

Test 10Developing a point guardTake a test

  1. Time pressure copies games.

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

  2. Seeing choices teaches them.

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

  3. Both hands are needed under pressure.

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

  4. Two balls train both hands at once.

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

  5. Talk keeps the team together.

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

  6. Trial and error builds judgement.

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

  7. Practising against traps builds calm under pressure.

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

  8. Film, walk, live, scrimmage.

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

  9. From no defence to live reads.

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

  10. Live 2-on-2 pick-and-roll reads.

    Source: FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards · 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, point guard play60
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, guarding point guards10
  • General basketball reference, great point guards10
  • General basketball reference, assist records10
  • FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual Level 3, developing guards10