May 26, 2012

Attack the Box Drill

Attack the Box Drill

Purpose: The 'Attack the Box' drill allows the offensive players to work against a box zone using any of the 21 Zone Principles discussed. Drill: The defense sets up with 4 players in a box zone as … [Read more...]

4 on 4 Zone Offense Principles

4 on 4 Zone Offense Principles

Purpose: To practice the zone offense principles and techniques that were previously taught and using them in a game-like situation. Drill: Four defenders set up in a box zone defense. Offensive … [Read more...]

Triangle Press Offense

Triangle Press Offense

1) The idea behind the triangle zone press offense is to keep the lanes filled but to also keep three players in a 'triangle' situation. With the lanes filled and a player down near the basket, the … [Read more...]

3 vs. Box Zone Offense Drill

3 vs. Box Zone Offense Drill

Purpose: To teach the perimeter offensive players to penetrate the gap and force two players to guard you. It also helps them work on skip passes and kicking the ball back out. Drill: Four … [Read more...]

3-on-2 Penetrate and Kick Drill

3-on-2 Penetrate and Kick Drill

Purpose: This drill helps the perimeter players work on penetrating the gaps in a zone and kicking to an open teammate when the gap is closed. Drill: The three offensive guards set up around the … [Read more...]

1-3-1 Double Stack Flash

1-3-1 Doublestack Flash

1) The Doublestack Flash is a good zone offense set play to run against a 1-3-1 zone defense. The play begins with O1 dribbling toward O3. O3 cuts through the lane and out to the weakside … [Read more...]

How to Break Pressure Defenses

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:: From the Hoops U. 'How-To' Series :: The purpose of this article is to help the basketball player by giving specific tips, techniques and an understanding of how to beat pressure defenses such … [Read more...]