2-1-2 Press vs 1-2-2 Press2-1-2 Press vs 1-2-2 Press
The 2-1-2 Press and 1-2-2 Press can be under utilized. They may be forgotten about at times by coaches but does that mean they are bad presses? Let's
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2-3 Zone Defense vs 1-3-1 Half Court Trap2-3 Zone Defense vs 1-3-1 Half Court Trap
A 2-3 Zone Defense and a 1-3-1 Trapping Defense are two of the earliest zone defenses that are taught to most players. Which zone defense is the better option?
Man to Man Defense vs 2-3 Matchup Zone DefenseMan to Man Defense vs 2-3 Matchup Zone Defense
A view between a straight man to man defense and a 2-3 matchup zone defense. How are they alike? How are they different?
Triangle-2 Defense vs “I”-3 DefenseTriangle-2 Defense vs “I”-3 Defense
The combination defenses of a trangle-2 and I-3 defenses are unique and rare. They are very similar but the subtle differences give one defense the advantage over the other.
1-3-1 No Trapping Defense vs 3-2 Zone Defense1-3-1 No Trapping Defense vs 3-2 Zone Defense
A comparison between a 1-3-1 No Trapping Half Court Zone and a 3-2 Zone Defense. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? What are the advantages of
1-2-2 Zone Defense vs Box-1 or Diamond-1 Defense1-2-2 Zone Defense vs Box-1 or Diamond-1 Defense
A 1-2-2 Zone Defense and a Box-1 Defense are 2 defenses that are not used often. What are there strengths and weaknesses? Which defense has the edge over
Quick Hitter #9-Backside Overload Ball Screen vs 2-3 ZoneQuick Hitter #9-Backside Overload Ball Screen vs 2-3 Zone
One of the ways to attack a zone defense is to overload the backside with players before getting the ball to the backside. By having the players there waiting
Quick Hitter #8-Skip Pass Baseline Ball Screen vs 2-3 ZoneQuick Hitter #8-Skip Pass Baseline Ball Screen vs 2-3 Zone
A skip pass into a ball screen can catch a 2-3 zone in the middle of a rotation leaving the baseline wide open for the attacking wing especially if the
2-3 Zone Defense vs “I”-3 Defense2-3 Zone Defense vs “I”-3 Defense
The common 2-3 Zone Defense vs the very uncommon I +3 Defense. What separates the two zone defenses? Which zone defense is the better option to install?
Quick Hitter #4-Flare vs 2-3 ZoneQuick Hitter #4-Flare vs 2-3 Zone
A quick hitter or set play to get a 3-point shot off of a flare screen. The play gets the defense to rotate to the ball to get a