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When to Change to a Zone Defence during a Game

Posted on May 5, 2014 by by

Coach Riches Posted in Defensive Philosophy, General Basketball Coaching, Team Defence No Comments ↓

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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Defensive Zigzag Drill

Posted on September 12, 2013 by by

Coach Riches Posted in Individual Defence No Comments ↓

The Defensive Zigzag Drill is a staple for many coaches drill banks for teaching the fundamentals associated with the defensive slide. As an activity, the Defensive Zigzag Drill has its limitations in providing ongoing challenges for players as they become competent with playing defence, but initially when instructing in the basic teaching points of the activity it can be a great tool for exposing players to these vital elements of defensive practice.

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