The pointguard covers the center of the court, from the highpost area to the top of the key. Secondly, the 1 zone defence helps if an opposition is looking for high to low passing options to break down the zone. Jan 24, 2017 coach john beilein said michigan has tried to play conventional zone defense in spurts, but it hasnt worked. This defense rotates, or flexes, to take on a different shape every time the ball moves or players positions change.
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. Maurice cheeks is bringing the ball up the court for the sixers. This is part 2 of a 4 part series on the 1 zone defense by coach rory hamilton. The matchup zone part i 3 and yet have protection against the fake and drive. Aug 29, 2012 29 aug 2012 matthewmckay team defense, zone defense. Mar, 2014 both of these plays to attack a 32 zone defense came from university of arkansas formerly washington huskies womens head coach mike neighbors weekly basketball coaching email newsletter. Beilein explains why zone defense not working for um. The initial alignment of players are the same as in the 1 zone.
It is commonly referred to as a c ombination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense. Sep 20, 2016 the easiest basketball zone offense this is a simple basketball offense. In determining which zone defence to use you should consider. Be sure to see the detailed animation and coach sars 1 matchup zone. He talks about why you show run this matchup zone defense and its advantages. Featuring onthecourt player demonstrations, coach paul hewitt explains and illustrates the fundamentals and techniques involved in an effective point 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 1.
Defense below free throw line bottom row matches up when the bottom row is matched up we have three spots to fill. The actual schedule form is available in pdf or microsoft word format. This is can be a very effective zone defense, because it still covers the 3point arc as well as the inside game. In an exciting oncourt presentation, coach auriemma teaches simple strategies for beating a zone defense that are easy to implement and impossible to stop. Coach boeheim, one of the most respected minds on the zone and matchup zone defense, now shares on video, for the first time ever, his views on how to take advantage of any zone defense. Zone defense definition of zone defense by merriamwebster. The 1 zone defence is one of the more common zone defences a coach will come across.
First your point guard will need to drive down the center of the court and collapse the defence. The easiest basketball zone offense how to attack a zone. But it doesnt matter how fast youre moving the ball if your players arent in the right spots. The easiest basketball zone offense this is a simple basketball offense. Nearly every position featured at least one screen of the top twoman on the zone. Here 1 cuts up the middle then to the ballside corner. With a new digital display, this monitor will deliver crisper images than our sys models along with new touch panel control buttons for faster camera and menu selections. Document resume healey, william a hartley, joseph w.
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. Most players stutter and then dribble again into the defense they just broke down. This is a very common practice for zone offenses to target this area of the court when facing 23, 122 or 32 zone defences. X2 guards any high post player and anticipates first pass. X1 is on the baseline bottom of the zone and main defense area are the corners of the court force middle for helpwhen ball is on either wing, x1 is one step from the lane and one step from the baseline, protecting the paint x5 is in the middle of the zone, covering whomever comes into the lane force middle for help. 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. As a defence the 1 zone defence focuses on bring a number of defensive players around the top of the keyway.
The first advantage of the matchup zone defense is that it is a flexible defense. Against zone defense, in this case 23 defense, you really can use ball screens to free up open perimeter shots. This attempted to get the open lanes for penetration, passing or shooting. We can adjust this defense to a number of alignments to where we can either defend against an evenguard front zone offense or against an oddguard front zone defense. 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. The premise of a matchup zone defense is to manipulate the opponent into executing its zone offense versus for all intents and purposes a mantoman defense.
Attacking 23 zone defense executing ball screen zone plays. Mar 12, 2012 the 1 zone defense provides ball pressure on the point guard, coverage of the high post, and the familiarity of having three players protecting across the back of the zone. Teams, for example, almost always attack a 23 zone with either a 1 or a 122 offensive attack. It is much less common practice to use the zone defense as a primary defense, yet that is what coach jim boeheim has done for 34 years on his way to 829 wins and a. Tough 32 122 zone defense hard to handle winning hoops. This is an introduction to coach al marshalls aggressive 23 zone defense, and. These strategies work against all types of zone defenses and will help you score more points. Zone defense definition is a system of defense as in basketball or football in which each player guards an assigned area rather than a specified opponent. In a sense, the flex matchup zone takes the very best of the mantoman techniques and combines them with the best zone principles to form a defense that often times confuses the offense. Al marshalls aggressive 23 zone defense, coachs clipboard. He started it as a high school coach in the mid 90s and continued. It is the job of x1 and x2 to trade off ball pressure and high post coverage. Teaching, implementing a matchup zone defense winning hoops.
Coach boeheims zone offensive principles are simple. College head coaches jim boeheim and john chaney were advocates of the matchup zone defense. The s is always between the ball and thc basket abnc dotted line around the. This pattern done correctly will ensure a player being frozen in their stance. In a man or zone defence, when the ball is on the wing there should be defenders at the ballside block and elbow early fill. X1 calls cutter, x4 picks him up, then switches with x5 as 1.
Perhaps the most famous user of the matchup zone wa s john chaney, former head basketball coach at temple university. It is commonly referred to as a combination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense college head coaches jim boeheim and john chaney were advocates of the matchup zone defense characteristics. His newsletter was one, of if not the first basketball coaching newsletters around. Maybe teachers could let parents fill in the comment section on student report cards this term. Each man has area responsibility and man responsibility. The pointzone defense is a simple way to match up against an opponent while using zone responsibilities, making scoring a major problem for offenses. Though i have transitioned from an odd 34,52, and 53 or an even 43, 4. During the 20102011 season at the varsity level, we ran mostly man to man defense, but we occasionally ran some zone defense. 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. This stifling 122 zone defense which we call the 32 can give even good zone offensive teams a hard time.
There is also a 23page pdf document with the dvd that contains diagrams of. How the nba learned to love zone defense nba the guardian. Pointzone defense picks apart offenses winning hoops. It is commonly referred to as a combination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense. The onball defender closesout and plays tight like in mantoman. In this defense one defender applies ball pressure to the opposing teams ballhandler, the second guard covers the highpost area, and three defenders cover the paint. The zone takes advantage of offensive teams that are stronger in the paint than on the perimeter and really helps an undersized defensive team that is made up of. Your team, by virtue of how they have played the 221 pressure, may have created a false sense of security on the part of the offense.
He demonstrates a 32 zone offense and a 1 zone offense that include. Its a zone defense that acts a lot like a good mantoman defense. Two defensive men must constantly defend three offensive men. Contrary to the mantoman defense, zone defense is based on strict coverage of specific area and the. Our 12 points of an effective matchup zone defense 1. Each player must use mantoman defense, area defense, and help defense. Auriemma provides drills, strategies and player positioning to help your perimeter and post players beat the zone.
The key is making sure to limit long closeouts so rotate the zone to make the best of the situation. By mixing traditional mantoman defense principles with the rim protection of a zone, coach mcgeehan takes away the effectiveness of dribble. Tape ratings show how a team would perform on a neutral site against an average tape index team rankings are for games played through november 7, 2019. Coach john beilein said michigan has tried to play conventional zone defense in spurts, but it hasnt worked. The point zone defense presents detailed guidelines on how to successfully setup and execute point zone defense. But its become an essential part of teams defensive strategy and, as stan van gundy says, its probably made the game better. Every zone defense can be shaped to fit the particular talents of your team. Take advantage of the fact that the defense has only. Commonly, baylors opponents use an two guard front.
It is common practice in basketball to use the zone defense to try and change the rythm of a game or surprise an opponent. The zone takes advantage of offensive teams that are stronger in the paint than on the perimeter and really helps an undersized defensive team that is made up of more guards than dominant post players. Frame 2 zone o 1 2 4 5 3 2 dribbles upas 1 completes hisshallow cut. Second, the matchup zone defense is extremely difficult to attack. Matchup zone defense is a type of defense used in the game of basketball. 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. The offense might even become complacent in attacking your defense. In basketball there are more types of zone defenses. As with any defense, you must adjust to what the offense is presenting.
The zone away from the ball resembles mantoman helpside defense. If the offense alters to a 212 look, make the adjustment that makes sense for the offenses alignment. The 1 zone defense provides ball pressure on the point guard, coverage of the high post, and the familiarity of having three players protecting across the back of the zone. The two postplayers cover the middle of the court to the corner on their respective sides. Paul hewitt the point zone avoids mismatches that can happen when you press then drop back into mantoman is easy to get matched up in has a defender on the ball at all times has welldefined boxout responsibilities works well against baseline out of bounds.
The two most important things to keep in mind when attacking any zone defense are spacing and ball movement. Keeps the post players in the post for the entire sequence. Both of these plays to attack a 32 zone defense came from university of arkansas formerly washington huskies womens head coach mike neighbors weekly basketball coaching email newsletter. Monitor built tough for the demands of our commercial customers. Jim boeheims complete guide to zone offense with jim boeheim, head coach, syracuse university, 2003 ncaa champions coach boeheim, one of the most respected minds on the zone and matchup zone defense, now shares on video, for the first time ever, his. Then, add two offensive players in the post and play 5 defense on 7 offense. National coach of the year 20, james graham, shows how his team uses various drills and strategies to slow and limit an opposing offenses chances by using a zone defense. Player 1 hits 2 at wing then cuts to the ballside corner. If you can force the defense to slide back and forth across the court, eventually youll be able to find a crack in their armor. Would it help us to have an even front and odd front zone so we can attack them both offensively in. Jim boeheim syracuse 23 matchup zone mens basketball hoopscoop. Coach fennellys coaching career is the epitome of solid defense.
Denial emporia states point zone by matt corkery womens associate head basketball coach, emporia state university the point zone is an effective halfcourt defense that is relatively simple to teach while offering the benefits of more complicated matchup zone defenses. Basketball offense 32 zone offense, coachs clipboard. A good zone looks like a mantoman, and a good mantoman. Here is a link to the second part of this post with some trapping ideas syracuse 23. The 23 zone, weve been playing that a little bit, beilein said on his. You must use both man to man and zone defensive principles. Coach marshall teaches the whole to part method when he implements this zone defense. With the matchup zone defense, the onball defender will play tight as if he was. When used properly, the screen can still be effective against a zone defense. It provides sufficient opportunity to trap and intercept. Meanwhile, the second educator takes the role of setup, preparing for the next scheduled activity in another part of the room.
This zone is similar to the 23 zone that jim boeheim uses at syracuse. There are several different options under zone 1 which are outlined as well its important for p1 to make the defense play them. P1 can also look to p4 or p5 sealing the defender who has not come out to. Frame 3 zone o 1 2 4 5 3 because oftheshallow cut,themajorityof23zones. Gregg marshall wichita state pressure matchup zone defense. Gregg marshall used this defense to get wichita state to the final four and almost to the national championship game.
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