Fiba organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the fiba basketball world cup, the fiba world championship for women and the fiba 3x3 world tour. The rogue defense can be any number of defensive tactics and strategies. Zone defenses are allowed teams are permitted to carry 12 players. In this video, you will learn the basic principal of zone defense, an alternative defensive strategy to mantoman defense. The main purpose of any basketball offense is to create the best possible field goal attempts based on a teams strengths while limiting field goal attempts that are to. You will also learn how to exploit the weaknesses of zone defenses, learn new ideas for running zone plays, and much more. I love playing basketball, but never truly understood the basics of team defense until i read this book. This essay explores gene sullivans matching zone defense its origins in the late 1950s, its fundamental rules and organizing principles, its underlying philosophy, its application in response to various offensive schemes and game situations. Initial rules 60game schedule followed by championship playoffs involving the top three teams in each division. Jan 22, 2007 the teacher can set up different types of defenses such as a 212, a 32, or a 23 around the basketball goal using the hula hoops. Jan 15, 2020 teams may play either mantoman or zone defense in the second half.
Those students will be restricted to either standing inside the hula hoop or have one foot in and one foot out teachers choice until a turnove occurs or basket is. The book ends with the rules of the game, a detailed biblio. Villanova coach jay wright and villanovas rules for the 23 zone defense. Nov 25, 2015 like rick carlisles mavericks, david blatts cavaliers toy with straightup zone defense in addition to the popular man zone hybrids. Your defensive point guard plays in the area of their point guard with the ball. In our opinion, he runs one of the best zone defenses in the country and it gives. However, like all zone defenses it does have weaknesses. Complete guide to coaching basketballs matchup zone.
The nbas restricted zone dimensions are similar to the nocharge arc fiba uses in the olympics and other international basketball competitions, which measure about 4 110. These kids play on 34 teams, maybe the answer is play same amount of bball, but on 1 team. Naismiths original 1892 manuscript of the rules of basketball, one of the most expensive manuscripts in existence, is publicly displayed at allen fieldhouse on the campus of the university of kansas. The basics are covered in this book and it has a lot of drills to engrain the tactics taught throughout. In a match up zone, offensive alignments never split defenders, overloads are easier to defend, and opponents have a tendency to get confused. One warning per team and then a team technical foul will be assessed. It goes against the rules of a normal mantoman or zone defense. Oct 11, 2017 the man zone defense is not very complicated. Official national federation of state high school association. Every time you scored, the other team is given possession of the ball.
You have to dissect and actually study the book to get the most out of it, i did a lot of highlighting. Sep 25, 2020 as recently as two seasons ago, the nba zone defense which has been allowed since 200102, when the league removed the illegal defense rule preventing its use had all but gone extinct. Basketball offense general principles and more hoop student. This article discusses basketballs 23 zone defense, probably the most often used. The defender, guarding the cutter, denies the cutter for three steps before switching with the weakside defender. A type of defense used in sports which is the alternative to mantoman defense instead of each player guarding a corresponding player on the other team, each defensive player is given an area, or a zone, to cover. Basketball zone defense zone defense drills hoops u. Basketball plays 23 zone offense plays, coachs clipboard. However, on certain cuts, defenders can stay with cutters and just interchange roles asignments instead of. This makes the 122 zone a great goto defensive strategy to use against a team who excels at scoring from the perimeter. This is an alternative to man to man defense where players are responsible for guarding a specific player on the opposing team.
The matchup zone defense combines both persontoperson and zone principles. Featuring onthecourt player demonstrations, the dvd explains and illustrates the fundamentals and techniques involved in an effective point zone defense. Some of the best versions of the defense include kermit davis morphing 1, the michigan 1 popularized by john beilein, and tom blackfords agressive 1 zone defense. Your defense is setup in the shape of a x with two players up top, one in the middle, and two on the bottom. Most coaches attack a 1 zone with a with a 212 offense or 122offense. A complete coaching guide to the matchup zone shown from three major zone formations. Well look at the various defensive sets, why you would want to choose one set over another an. The use of zone defenses in the keyhole is banned at all bbnz under, under 15 tournaments and the junior. Special playing rules little dribblers basketball, inc. The names given to zone defenses start with the number of players on the front of the zone farthest from the goal followed by the numbers of players in the rear zones. Naismith was the first coach in the history of kansas jayhawks mens basketball. For example, in a 23 zone two defenders cover areas in the top of the zone near the top of the key while three defenders cover areas near the baseline. How to coach and teach the basketball 23 aggressive half. How to coach and teach the basketball 23 aggressive halfcourt zone defense.
Mar 23, 2018 duke and syracuse will play a sweet 16 game filled with zone defense. The rule does not require the defensive player to remain within a certain distance of his offensive player, unless required by the national federation rules. Dec 07, 2020 mantoman can be useful for youth programs and high school teams because its an effective way to teach fundamental skills and develop better basketball players. Basketball drills 23 zone defense drills, the coachs. Chaser x3 continues to face guard o1 preventing o1 from receiving the ball. The 1, the 212, and the 122 with detailed information on the coverage rule, cutters rule and basic continuities for each of these three formations.
Basketball defensive strategy book 150 diagrams coaches choice. At the most basic level, the rules of basketball make it an easy game to learn and a simple game to play. Also includes definitions, matchup hybrids, fundamentals and drills, adjustments and pressure from the matchups, trapping, stunting, and. In a zone defense players are responsible for guarding an area zone of the court. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball. C do we want to be able to trap out of our zone defenses. The center is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. Feb 09, 2017 the 23 zone defense, common in basketball, makes it very difficult for an offense to enter the paint, score a layup or get a rebound. This defense gives you several options to think about instead of just the normal matchup rules. In this video well look at the fundamentals of zone defense. A defensive player touches the ball or the basket while the ball is within the. For example, basketball australia introduced a no zone defence at its u14 club.
Teams detected to be intentionally in violation of the zone defense rule after one warning shall be. The zone defense has been forbidden in the national basketball. Coachs clipboard basketball zone defense principles. And whether you like to press or not, there are definitely times within a game that a full court or half court press is necessary. How the nba learned to love zone defense nba the guardian. Find a zone defense or zone press defense that will fit your basketball team. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach. The defender is an arms length from the offensive player, and heshe pressures the ballhandler with active hands, but without reaching in and fouling. These basketball notes describe the pressure matchup zone defense. Once the ball goes back to the other side of the floor the defensive player must rotate back to his man. Good zones can limit the numbers of fouls you commit. Zone defenses can wreak havoc on offenses if performed with good technique and solid defensive fundamentals. The national basketball associations restricted zone arc extends to a radius of 4 feet from the basket, stopping where the ends of the arc are directly under the backboard. However, like any sport, once played at an elite level, many additional rules intervene in order to address the many situations that may arise during a competitive game.
The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. Feb 3, 2015 a number of basketball plays designed for attacking the 23 zone defense are presented. Youth guidelines rules and standards usa basketball. Other coaches use 1 complicated offenses with rocketscience theories, 2 the zone defense as if it were just an old dragon waiting to be slain with an intricate set play, or 3 check to. Defending the ball when it is located out of bounds behind the defense is entirely different matter than defending the ball when it is out in front of the defense. Everyone must hold their arms high, ready and probing, closing the passing lanes. The committee instituted a threesecond rule for defenders in order to prevent teams. The combination starts out as a 1 zone with everyone waving their hands and sliding toward the ball. The 1 zone defense provides you the opportunity to run an aggressive zone that looks to trap along the perimeter, or a conservative setup that shifts as the ball moves to take away easy shots.
Enter the restricted area, the neutral zone or leave t. The seven principles of zone offense never too late. Officials are cautioned that the zone defense rule does not prohibit a defensive team from double teaming, trapping, switching, or sagging. Basketball zone defensive sets dvd, one of many basketball. Help defense is defined as a defensive player must be guarding an offensive player but may rotate to provide help side defense when appropriate. For example, if an offensive player is in the corner of the court and the ball is on the opposite side of the court. The match up zone challenging basketballs conventional. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile. The twothree aggressive zone with traps requires determination, intelligent anticipation, and vigorous execution of the necessary slides. Like rick carlisles mavericks, david blatts cavaliers toy with straightup zone defense in addition to the popular man zone hybrids. In addition, in regular half court set offenses, defenders are mostly guarding shooters moving off screens away from the basket.
Be sure to box out on shots and do not allow any second efforts. Zone defense is a defensive formation in which a coach assigns each player to cover a specific area of the court. It moved professional basketball into the fluid complexity of postindustrial cultureleaving the college game with its zoned parcels of real estate behind. This basketball article discusses the principles of zone defense, as well as advantages and disadvantages of playing zone defenses. The illegal defense rule which banned zone defenses, however, did more than save the game. Once the ball is inbounded, x1, x2, x4 and x5 assume a box zone. Jun 03, 2017 before shaqs threepeat, zone defense wasnt allowed in the paint and all coverage had to be man to man, but even the biggest and strongest guys couldnt contain oneal and needed extra help, changing the way every team in the nba defends the lane nowadays. What is zone defense and why the heck do duke and syracuse. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. The true matchup zone is unique in that it utilizes a series of defensive rules. The 23 most misunderstood basketball rules quickscores.
The 212 zone defense is a compact zone designed to protect the middle of the paint by utilizing the strengths of mantoman and zone defenses. If you have trouble getting your players to pinch towards the player on the block, you can set a rule. However, on certain cuts, defenders can stay with cutters and just interchange roles asignments instead of switching. These are important questions, and we understand that playing with the correct equipment and establishing age appropriate rules. Basketball defense 23 zone defense, coachs clipboard. Basketball offense is a fundamental strategy utilized in basketball in an attempt to produce scoring opportunities. So this comes down to a case of do you want your players to be better. The main purpose of any basketball offense is to create the best possible field goal attempts based on a teams strengths while limiting field goal attempts that are to the teams disadvantage.
If you have this type of presence in the center of your zone then the only way for the offense to beat you is from the outside. Ncaa and nfhs major basketball rules differences 202021. Feb 18, 2007 never too late basketball camps zone offense primer against any zone you want to do seven things. No zone rules policy great southern basketball association. Many of them simply rely on superior talent to break all the zone defenses they face.
When discussing the rogue defense, it is important to realize that it is set up based on your scouting reports. However, for the 212 zone defense to work its best, your team needs to have a good shot blocker to anchor the middle of your defense. No dribbling is permitted, and the offensive player must use hisher pivoting skills to protect the ball. The point zone defense presents detailed guidelines on how to successfully setup and execute point zone defense. Oct 02, 2009 the zone defense remains the scourge of our basketball coaches. Feb 28, 2009 zone defense, widely used in high school and college basketball, was also introduced with a significant caveat. The defensive player must be within a six feet guardian position, a defensive team may doubleteam a player who has the basketball. Using mantoman principles within the concept of a zone defense, coach biddison takes you through a step by step process of not only. The rules are different and it makes use of zone much. Any defence in the half court which does not incorporate normal man to man defensive principals shall be considered to be a zone. After winning nearly 350 games in a tenyear stretch at loyola academy in the powerful chicago. B would it help us to have an even front and odd front zone so we can attack them both offensively in practice. Its not always a fan favorite among college basketball watchers for. The combination man to man zone defense in basketball.
Whilst the no zone rule focuses on the defence, it was introduced to. It includes 23 zone plays, 32 zone plays, 1 zone plays, baseline out of bounds plays, and multipurpose zone plays. Also includes definitions, matchup hybrids, fundamentals and drills, adjustments and pressure from the matchups, trapping, stunting, and laning from the matchup, and even offers a developmental schedule for teaching. Its a pretty good book going through the history of zone defenses in basketball. Basketball offense general principles and more hoop. The matchup zone defends basket cuts by switching with a weakside defender. What is the restricted zone in basketball prior to the creation of the restricted arc under the basket in 1997, a basketball defender could draw a charging foul on an opponent dribbling toward the basket by simply planting his body in the ball handlers path any time before he left his feet to shoot.
If theres one point im not going to argue in this article, its this. In this ebook, you will find 75 zone plays that you can use against any zone defense. If it is apparent the player is playing a zone, a violation will be called. Basketball defenses selecting your halfcourt defenses. Zone defense is terrible for youth basketball basketball for coaches.
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