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When to Change to a Zone Defence during a Game

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A well executed Zone Defence can help teams with elements such as Doubling or Trapping (Photo Source: jmrosenfeld)

A Zone Defence is just one of a large array of options that a coach has during a game. If you do not have an “array of options” then you probably need to think about how you will manage a wider range of situations defensively. A Zone Defence,

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Half Court Man-to-Man Defence Principles: Where to Push the Offensive Player

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Heard of the Half Court Man-to-Man Defence? I am sure you have, as along with the 2-3 Zone Defence it is really the bread and butter of the majority of basketball teams on the planet. Understanding and having clear expectations about the Half Court Man-to-Man Defence rotations is one thing;

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I and 3 Junk Defence

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The I and 3 Junk Defence is not very common, but can be very effective at providing a majority of players in man-to-man match-ups who are supported by the strength of zone help defence. One of the great benefits of the I and 3 Junk Defence is it allows for a number of different player placements to ensure players that are weak players defensively can be rotated into a variety of roles.

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Triangle and 2 Junk Defence

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The Triangle and 2 Junk Defence is one of the more popular hybrid defences across basketball. This form of a Junk Defence is useful against teams who have two pivotal scorers while on offense. A Triangle and 2 Junk Defence allows for two defensive players to utilise man-to-man defence principles while the remaining three defensive players form a triangle and employ zone defence rules.

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What is a Junk Defence?

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A Junk Defence brings together elements of both a man-to-man and zone defences. A junk defence looks to play a mix and match style that hopefully breaks the rhythm of an offense. The junk defence can be played out of a number of different formations to challenge the opposition’s offense.

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