Zone Defense 1-3-1 critical situations (ball to high post)
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Zone Defense 1-3-1 critical situations (ball to high post)

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Zone Defense 1-3-1 critical situations: ball to high post

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Basketball play zone defense 1-3-1 critical situations (ball to high post), step 1: <div>if the ball reaches the high post, defender 5 prevents 4 from turning while 3 executes a 2x1
If the ball reaches the high post, defender 5 prevents 4 from turning while 3 executes a 2x1. Defenders 2 and 4 move down to the low posts while 1 protects the rim.
The best outcome for the defense is for 4 to pass to 2 or 1 so the zone can recover.
Another option is to include defender 2 (ball side) in the trap (3x1) to make 4’s pass more difficult.
STEP 1

If the ball reaches the high post, defender 5 prevents 4 from turning while 3 executes a 2x1. Defenders 2 and 4 move down to the low posts while 1 protects the rim.
The best outcome for the defense is for 4 to pass to 2 or 1 so the zone can recover.
Another option is to include defender 2 (ball side) in the trap (3x1) to make 4’s pass more difficult.

Basketball play zone defense 1-3-1 critical situations (ball to high post), step 2: the initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play
The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play.
STEP 2

The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play.