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1-1-2-1 Diamond Trap: A Quarter Court Trapping Defence

The 1-1-2-1 Diamond Trap is a very interesting zone trapping option. Like all zone defences, the 1-1-2-1 Diamond Trap has a number of unique characteristics that help define its specialist purpose. The 1-1-2-1 Diamond Trap is a fantastic change-up defence that can be highly effective as a tool to disrupt a team’s tempo and style of play.

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The I-Press: A Full Court Trapping Variation

The I-Press is a variation of a full court press. The I-Press looks to change the alignment of the defensive players to crowd the split line on the court. This tactic looks to isolate one side of the floor from the other. This effectively creates less space to defend and reduces the options for the offensive team to choose.

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2-2-1 Quarter Court Trap

2-2-1 Quarter Court Trap offers something a little different for coaches to utilise within their defensive options. The 2-2-1 Quarter Court Trap provides an option that is that little bit different to full court and half court options often seen for trapping. The 2-2-1 Quarter Court Trap also provides a slightly different formation to what many standard trapping formations utilise like the 1-2-2 or 1-2-1-1.

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