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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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1 v 2 HC Trapping Drill

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1 v 2 HC Trapping Drill Diagram 1

The 1 v 2 HC Trapping Drill is a simple activity for defensive players who are learning how to form a trap. Providing quick fire opportunities for players to practice advanced skills like trapping can be very difficult, as many drills seem to be played out in the full court.

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Full Court Press Mentality: Accepting Lay-ups

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An offense scoring against a Full Court Press will happen. This does not mean the Press is not working. It is important though for any shot to be contested (Photo Source: dannybollinger).

The Full Court Press is one of the very special defences a team can utilise to play attacking basketball without being in possession of the ball. The Full Court Press can provide a number of positives for a team such as scoring in runs and decreasing an opponent’s lead quickly.

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5 Points of Emphasis for when a Ball Handler is being Trapped

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If ever Trapped a player must maintain composure and vision to see the options available (Photo Source: USAG- Humphreys)

Being Trapped can be one of the more troubling experiences a ball handler can have in the game of basketball. If trapped effectively the dribbler will only have a few moments from the initial trapping situation starting, to when they are fully contained by the defenders.

 

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Full Court Press: Strategy of the Secondary Trap

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When implementing a Full Court Press, after the initial stages of how the trapping action happens attention should then shift to the options for a Secondary Trap. The Secondary Trap is the name given to those options for another trap to form after the first has broken down or been released.

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