Concepts vs zone IV
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Concepts vs zone IV

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Concepts vs zone IV - STEP 1: <div>We transfer everything worked on in the previous chapters of <strong><em>How to work concepts against a 2-3 zone
We transfer everything worked on in the previous chapters of How to work concepts against a 2-3 zone.

Here in the first diagram, 5 moves to the high post but does not receive, so performs a BD so that JCB(2) can penetrate and split or play with the inside players (see previous chapters)
STEP 1

We transfer everything worked on in the previous chapters of How to work concepts against a 2-3 zone.

Here in the first diagram, 5 moves to the high post but does not receive, so performs a BD so that JCB(2) can penetrate and split or play with the inside players (see previous chapters)

Concepts vs zone IV - STEP 2: <div>We must always be vertical to the hoop
We must always be vertical to the hoop. Since we cannot finish and there are players in better open positions, we choose to open the zone with an outside pass. It can go to 1, but I like to play from the corners, so I look for a pass to 3 to force the zone defender to step out and contest a possible shot
STEP 2

We must always be vertical to the hoop. Since we cannot finish and there are players in better open positions, we choose to open the zone with an outside pass. It can go to 1, but I like to play from the corners, so I look for a pass to 3 to force the zone defender to step out and contest a possible shot

Concepts vs zone IV - STEP 3: Small forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense
Small forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 2 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 5 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 4 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 5 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 3

Small forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 2 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 5 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 4 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 5 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

Concepts vs zone IV - STEP 4: Center shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
Center shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Center places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.
STEP 4

Center shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Center places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

Concepts vs zone IV - STEP 5: Power forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow
Power forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 5 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 5 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Power forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 1 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.
STEP 5

Power forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 5 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 5 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Power forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 1 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.