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

STEP 1

4 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 5 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 3 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 2 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Point guard adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.

STEP 2

Offensive player 5 receives in the corner after a lob pass from 3. Defender 4 provides help and, along with 5, executes a trap (2x1).
At the same time, defender 1 denies the return pass. Defender 3 covers the paint, and defender 1 initially protects the high post before rotating to deny passes to 1 and 4.

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