This makes the 1 zone defence very effective either against zone offenses which look to penetrate through the top of the keyway, or have a strong focus on high post targets. I know that there are different versions of a 1 zone and that coach beilein played various styles as he adjusted to fit his personnel. Teams are taking a big chance when running a mantoman defense vs. When the pass is made from 1 to 2, x2 closes out the ball while x1 drops to high post coverage. The 2 3 zone defense is the most commonly used zone defense.
Every game session is now even more dynamic and amazing. Zone defense is a type of defense, used in team sports, which is the alternative to mantoman. Here is a link to the second part of this post with some trapping ideas syracuse 2 3. Even if you do see a lot of zone teams, they more commonly play variations of the 23 or 32 zone. The reason this defense or variations of it is used is because it has several strengths.
With caris levert in the rotation, the 1 was michigans zone of choice. Jul 15, 2015 here are some thoughts on attacking a 1 defense. This is due to the lack of pressure at the top of the key and also the difficulty this defense has when defending dribble penetration. The notes were from coach kegans files of watching when john beilein played a 1 defense. I hope you have enjoyed the series on the 1 defense. Check out the rest of the 1 zone defense series here. Quentin hillsman the 23 zone defense with pressure variations. How to coach and teach the basketball flexing zone defense. Jim foster has been a womens college basketball coach since 1991 when he was the head coach at vanderbilt. Because of the alignment of a point and two wings at the top of the zone, the formation of the defense is a great way to get players into their lanes and attack the basket with a threeman fast break and both posts trailing. Discover the strengths and weaknesses of the 212 zone defense along with the starting positions and. Mar 12, 2012 this defense protects the interior versus strong post players and ensures good corner coverage. The video was put together by high school hall of fame coach and current college.
X1, x2 one the high middle and one covering the outside the defender on the ball should be the tallest or most athletic player. If you are not sure about teaching a specific type of zone defense, because you think that zone defense doesnt fit with your teams technical skills, then surely that zone defense wont be effective. Secondly, the 1 zone defence helps if an opposition is looking for high to low passing options to break down the zone. Slider superman x1 plays between the ball and the basket.
These notes and diagrams on playing a 1 zone defense were provided by cecil kegans. The strength of the threetwozone defense is the mobility of the front line, which must attack opponents aggressively. Even though, you can win more games, avoid playing any type of zone defense, because it can teach bad habits and hinder the longterm development of your players. The 23 zone defense is the most commonly used zone defense. Defense fresno 1 zone initial set up 1 and 2 are responsible for everything above the free throw line 3, 4, and 5 take anything at or below we match up with the ball, partner takes high post. Defense fresno 1 zone initial set up 1 and 2 are responsible for everything above the free throw line 3, 4, and 5 take anything at or below we match up with the ball, partner takes high post 1. Zone defense is good option to manage foul trouble.
Every zone defense can be shaped to fit the particular talents of your team. The 1 zone can be flexed to match up these offenses. Or, that it at least gets you to put some sustained thought to what you are doing now and how you could do it better. The zone is an attractive defense to start the fast break.
Offense passes the ball for 25 to 30 seconds this is how long most teams take to attack the zone defense moves on every pass. Jump up and down waving scream ball, ball, ball and. It has the advantage of protecting the inside, lane area, and keeps your bigs inside. The 23 zone is very adaptable in countering the opponents zone offense and plays, and their star players. Wed occassional press with a 1 2 11 three quarter court or full court, but wed always work hard on matching down into man 2 man once the press was broke. In the 23 zone, pressure with the two guards typically creates a large vulnerability in the high post area.
In my opinion, there are 2 key positions you need to run the 1 effectively. Apr 19, 2012 2 3 zone defense brought to you by immersion media. Jim foster 32 zone concepts mens basketball hoopscoop. In the box and 1 defense, one defender, called the chaser is assigned to play mantoman defense on a specified offensive player while the other defenders are in a zone defense.
It is referred to as the 23 because of its formation on. Teams often incorporate a halfcourt trap out of this zone creating a look that has two players trapping the ball, two players in the passing lanes preventing ball reversal and a pass down the sideline, and one player protecting the basket. Against zone defense, in this case 2 3 defense, you really can use ball screens to free up open perimeter shots. Its also great alternative to the 23 zone for situations that require pressure on the other teams ballhandlers. Welcome to the longawaited sequel to the popular actionstrategy game. But now theyre even more powerful and madder than ever. It is the job of x1 and x2 to trade off ball pressure and high post coverage. In other words, each player has a designated area to defend, and a certain part of this area, depending on where the ball actually is at a given moment, becomes what we will call the hot area. However, this year, my first with girls ive adopted a little bit of a 2 3 zone in our half court sets. In the first two games without levert, the 23 zone has been the zone of choice and it has been more of a base defense than an extra option.
He is the best perimeter defender, and should be tall enough to cover the low post. Defense zone 3 ultra hd general discussions topic details. Ball above the free throw line defensive slides of x1 and x2. Zone offense for an even numbered front zone 2 3 typically. Quentin hillsman the 23 zone defense with pressure.
X1 must get the ball out of the middle force weakhand, as. Defense below free throw line bottom row matches up when the bottom row is matched up we have three spots to fill. Budi aryanto two three zone defense in order to teach the twothree zone defense we split the half court in two fundamental areas diagr. It doesnt matter if youre searching for a different look to your defensive viewpointstrategy or just something that will perplex your best opponents, this zone defense has it all. The 122 slider zone can pressure the ball outside, and be effective against good outside shooting. He then took the head womens job at ohio state and is currently the head coach at chattanooga. One is john beileins famous 1 zone, the other is a fairly standard 23 zone with a couple of wrinkles. Even if you do see a lot of zone teams, they more commonly play variations of the 2 3 or 3 2 zone. The nature of the 23 zone is predicated on each player understanding the necessary movements that the defense requires.
The defense visual information center and its predecessors accumulated and maintained these photographs as a visual record of the activities of the military services, for publicity purposes, and for use by the department of defense dod, the public and other government agencies. John beilein michigan crunch time plays john beilein michigan 2 guard front offense. If you like these notes on john beilein 1 michigan zone defense then check these basketball clinic notes out ben howland ucla vs. Off the ball defenders must react to passes while they are in the air, not after they have been caught. The guards, x1 and x2, cover everything above the free throw line. In this video, eric flannery demystified every rotation and concept to equip you with the basics of a matchup zone defense.
While this was not our primary defense, we were successful in running the defense as a changeofpace defense to force teams to shoot from the perimeter with greater frequency. Even though, you can win more games, avoid playing any type of zone. The 1 zone defense provides strong coverage to the high post and wing area while putting great pressure at the point of attack. How to coach and teach the basketball flexing zone defense part 2. This attempted to get the open lanes for penetration, passing or shooting. The 1 zone defence is one of the more common zone defences a coach will come across. Pgc glazier 1 half court defense bluff bloom when to use it the wrong way bluff bloom wings final thoughts overview experiment season to season, game to game small man in middle, length on wings, big at top preach success confidence press into 1 full game. When used properly, the screen can still be effective against a zone defense. The following are his thoughts and strategies for executing the 32 zone defense. How to coach the basketball 32 zone halfcourt defense. The 3 2 zone defense is one of the toughest defenses for your opponents will face with its ability to shut down dribble penetration, force outside jump shots, and guard against easy looks into the post. Weaknesses the major weaknesses are the 1 high post area, and 2 this defense. This zone is similar to the 2 3 zone that jim boeheim uses at syracuse. This defense protects the interior versus strong post players and ensures good corner coverage.
My hope is that you can get an idea or two to add to what you currently use to attack a 1. It is referred to as the 23 because of its formation on the court, which consists of two players at the front of the defense and closer to half court and three. We had this post turned into a pdf for your convenience. Coach boeheim explains the two rules that have led his team to the final. On the first pass, the players move to the positions shown always moving on the pass and attempting to form a box. They attempt to cause misplays, violations, and bad passes. The 1 half court zone is a defensive look that teams do not have to see on a regular.
The 23 zone defense is a defensive strategy used in basketball as an alternative to mantoman defense. Although the use of zone defense has become more popular in recent years, manto man is still the most common defense teams face. Coaching basketballs 1 zone press in keeping with my theory of the flexing zone, the basic 1 zone defense can simply be move out to cover more court. Read zone defense for more about playing zone defense, and zone rebounding for tips. Implement the 3 2 halfcourt zone defense this season and stifle the oppositions game plan. A killer 1 halfcourt trap john beilein would be proud of posted by bruchu labels. You need a very athletic x4 who has long arms, great instincts and can finish on the break.
If its not open, reset out to the wing on the left. We can use the zone defense whenwe want to change the game rhythm. Aug 29, 2012 29 aug 2012 matthewmckay team defense, zone defense. It is possible to hide a player who is burdened by large numbers of personal fouls. I have never, in 25 years of pc gaming, come across a game that saves to the windows registry. The flex may become automatic when a twoman front is seen. Zone defense is relatively easy to be transformed into another defense as half court zone press or half court mantoman defense. Jan 15, 20 ive always been a man 2 man coach on defense. Make the other team adjust to the defense, dont allow them to run their sets. Presses and traps, zone defense ive never run the 1 halfcourt trap myself but with the right personnel, i think its a potential game changing killer trap that can be employed. Always catch the basketball ready to shoot if the defense isnt quick enough. On the first pass, the players move to the positions shown always moving on the pass and. Its weakness is it is vulnerable to good outside shooting, with open areas on the wings, point and high post.
Position on defense in relation to ball ball in middle lane x1 and x2 straddle circle no more than 2 ft. Initially a 2 3 look player on ball must apply heavy ball pressure. Player 1 hits 2 at wing then cuts to the ballside corner. The basic 2 1 2 tagzone defensetag box with a man in the middle it is one of the most commonly used zone defenses especially when a team has smallish forwards and one very large person who covers the middle. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. This is a very common practice for zone offenses to target this area of the court when facing 2 3, 1 2 2 or 3 2 zone defences. The defensive players can be moved out to halfcourt, threequartercourt, or fullcourt as shown in the following diagrams. The post players, x3, x4, and x5 cover everything below the free throw line and are. Most teams will attack a 1 zone with either a 212 or a 122 offensive formation.
How to coach and teach the basketball 32 zone halfcourt defense. Flexing from the 1 against a 212 or 122 offensive set. As a defence the 1 zone defence focuses on bring a number of defensive players around the top of the keyway. Wed occassional press with a 1211 three quarter court or full court, but wed always work hard on matching down into man2man once the press was broke. No one in college basketball does the 2 3 matchup zone defense better than syracuse university head coach, jim boeheim. The quick release combined with the height attained has made it necessary for the defensive player to play much tighter than what was previously needed. Zone defense allows players to concentrate on a smaller area and a small number of defensive elements necessary for keeping a space. For example, in a 23 zone two defenders cover areas in the top of the zone near the top of the. Nearly every position featured at least one screen of the top twoman on the zone. You actually embed the save data in a registry hive. P2 must make the defense come out and play them for the offense to be successful. X3 and x4 can help the top guards cover the wings if needed, they come as high as the offense. Then, add two offensive players in the post and play 5 defense on 7 offense. The matchup zone part i 2 the development of the jump shot has given the offensive player an explosive weapon.
This is can be a very effective zone defense, because it still covers the 3point arc as well as the inside game. Use a 23 zone defense and now the opponent usually has to switch to a zone offense, and there arent nearly as many zone offenses to choose from. Usually teams will commit fewer fouls when playing zone defense. It is referred to as the 23 because of its formation on the court, which consists of two players at the front of the defense and closer to half court and three players behind and closer to the teams basket. Even though, you can win more games, avoid playing any type of zone defense, because it can teach bad habits and hinder the longterm development.
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