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Mar 3, 2014, 12:20 PM

and spelling errors, but here's an overview of the 5 base defenses in basketball. You'll probably want to hybridize a few of these, and experiment some in the first half to see what formations are the most problematic for the other team.

Man-to-Man: "Man-to-man" remains the most common defense in basketball, matching up defensive players one-on-one with the opposing team's offensive players. Off-the-ball defenders are coached to position themselves in the passing lanes, between their man and the ball, while the on-ball defender attempts to stay between his man and the basket. A man-to-man strategy allows the defense to employ pressure, force more turnovers, and seamlessly transition to proper rebounding position. Ultimately, superior offensive athleticism and defending the screen game serve as the greatest concerns for successful man-to-man defense.

2-3 Zone: The "2-3" zone emerges as the most simplistic form of zone defense, placing two defenders between the top of the key and three-point line and three defenders evenly spaced across the blocks and baseline. When an offensive player enters a defender's zone, the defender must match up with the player in "man" fashion. Teams with inferior athleticism or great length generally employ the 2-3 zone more frequently, while matching up to rebound serves as a considerable concern. Additionally, the 2-3 zone remains a viable option versus poor perimeter-shooting teams, as a change of pace defensive strategy in small doses, or during baseline in-bounds plays.

1-3-1 Zone: The "1-3-1" zone serves as the most commonly utilized zone defense in basketball, allowing the defense to play more aggressively, while trapping the ball and extending the defense more effectively on the perimeter. The defense's inherent weaknesses remain in the "short-corner" area (along the baseline), in rebounding, and versus a team with ballhandlers able to penetrate and dish efficiently.

Box & 1: The "box & 1" defense is typically employed versus an offense with a singularly dangerous scoring threat. One defender plays man-to-man on "the scorer," while the other four defenders play a "box" zone, matching up with offensive players entering their respective zones. The zone aspect of the defense allows the players to provide adequate help defense on "the scorer." Defending the lane serves as the most notable weakness of the defense, along with a well-spaced, perimeter-oriented offense also providing significant matchup concerns.

Full-Court Press: Defenses utilize the full-court press to apply pressure on the offense, dictate tempo, force turnovers, and is routinely used as a "comeback" tactic. The full-court press relies on end-to-end man defense, relying on aggressively trapping the ball and using the sideline and corners to the defense's advantage. Well-coached teams with poised ballhandlers and great spacing usually generate easy baskets when "breaking the press." Nonetheless, successful full-court pressure remains one of the most captivating strategies in all of basketball.

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Re: Stack the box with 8 and force them to beat you

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Quick question-and this will help us answer you-Can you

full court press.

I would press them out of bounds and even in the team huddle***

meet them at the bus, and never let up***

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What if he sends one of his players to an

OP scok?***

Have one of your scrubs go out there and punch the 3 best

Lol, I figured Id get sound advice

6th grade girls? Are you paying some kind of a penance or

Wouldnt take anything for it, they are good kids

Here, I typed this up quickly, so pardon any typos

Actually....

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Is this youth, high school or prison bball we're talking?

but ive gotten good advice before?

Ok, I formally retract the request!! lol***

ok srs answer now that I know it's 6th grade girls

Re: ok srs answer now that I know it's 6th grade girls

And for the second time in a row, you get winning advice

it IS girl's basketball, you know****

Shoot the hostage***

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