What is a zone offense?
What is a zone offense?
More Reading on Zone Offense Plays and sets designed to be successful against man-to-man coverage often run into problems against zones. These are designed to be used against a zone with a two-guard defensive front (“zone 1”), and a zone with a one-guard defensive front (“zone 2”).
What is the best offense against a 2-3 zone?
The 1-3-1 is the best formation to set up in offensively against a 2-3 zone. Traditionally, this will mean your point guard at the top, your shooting guard and small forward on the wings, one big on the free-throw line, and one big on the baseline.
What is a good offense to run against a zone defense?
Shallow – This is a simple, yet effective zone play that is most useful against a 2-3 zone defense, but can also be used against other defenses. Quick Hitter Vs. 1-3-1 Zone – This is a great play to use against a 1-3-1 zone defense.
Does 5 out work against a zone?
So you decide to run the 5-out, or open post offense. The open post offense works well against man-to-man defense, but you also need a zone offense to attack the 2-3 zone defense. Or take a look at the 5-out zone offense below, which creates movement, has continuity, and is simple and easy to learn.
How do you set up a zone offense?
This zone offense starts with a 1-3-1 offensive set where our offense is already positioned in the gaps. One tip: your high post O4 might initially be positioned along the lane, and then as the point guard brings the ball into the forecourt, O4 flash cuts to the high post at the free-throw line.
What is the best offense against a 2-3 zone defense?
The ‘Trilogy’ 1-3-1 offense is a basic continuity you can use against any 2-3 zone defense. It’s simple enough that it can be used by young and inexperienced teams…
How do you attack zones?
First read Zone Offense and 2-3 Zone Offense. Mostly we attack zones with a general zone offense and just work that offense. Usually that is all we need to do, as long as we execute well and are patient, make the zone shift, and work the ball inside.
Is the 2-3 zone too hard for your youth basketball team?
If you’re coaching a youth basketball team, playing against a 2-3 zone can be incredibly difficult. Your players will often be forced to throw up long-distance shot attempts which have very little chance of going in the hoop.
