What is the concept of playing a zone defense?

Zone defense is a type of defense, used in team sports, which is the alternative to man-to-man defense; instead of each player guarding a corresponding player on the other team, each defensive player is given an area (a zone) to cover.

What are the two types of zone defenses?

ZONE DEFENSE

• 2-3 ZONE. This is the most common zone layout.
• 3-2 ZONE. This alignment places three defenders in line at the free throw line and allows for more pressure from the wings, making for a more difficult long-range shot.
• 1-3-1 ZONE.
• 2-1-2 ZONE.
• 1-2-2 ZONE.
• MATCH-UP ZONE.
• BOX & ONE.
• DIAMOND & ONE.

What is the main weakness of a zone defense?

Zones are weak in the seams and gaps. Dribble penetration into a seam will not produce a good shot. However, in splitting the defense, it will draw two defenders to the ball creating wide open shots off kick out passes.

What am I guarding in zone defense?

Zone defense is different from man-to-man defense in that, instead of guarding a particular player, each zone defender is responsible for guarding an area of the floor, or “zone”, and any offensive player that comes into that area. Zone defenders move their position on the floor in relationship to where the ball moves.

What makes a successful zone defense?

Zone defense is less physically demanding than man-to-man, meaning your team should have more energy throughout the game. It’s a good defensive strategy to use when your opponent has a player that does not match with one defender, either in speed or size. Offense can’t exploit weak defenders.

How do you teach zone defense?

Basic pointers for all zone defenses

1. No lay-ups.
2. Be vocal, talk to each other.
3. Move quickly, adjust your position relative to the movement of the ball.
4. Get your hands up and out, to shrink the passing lanes.
5. Close-out on the shooter with high hands, to pressure the shot and the pass.
6. Stay in your defensive stance.