You may not be a 'pressing' team, but it is good to have the ability to press at different points in a game. You may simply need to press towards the end of a game in order to come back from a deficit. You may also like to mix it up once in awhile to catch the other team off guard. Whenever you decide to press, the following points should be stressed to your players. When to Press It is possible to press at any time but it is most effective to press after a made basket, after a free throw, … [Read more...]
Diamond Press Zone Defense
Diamond 3: Full Court Rules for Top or Point Person - X1 Number one priority - no penetration down the middle. Keep pressure on the ball at all times. (Note: Even though the pickup point of the defense might call for the Top or Point to pick up at the free throw line, the Top or Point is allowed a great deal of leeway in picking the ball up early. Remember: we want pressure on the ball even if the Point's position has to be somewhat extended. Push the ball out of the … [Read more...]
Combination Man-Zone Defense
The Combination Man-Zone Defense is so-called because it combines zone defense and man-to-man defense principles. This defense can be used as a change-up during a game or it can even be run for an entire game. The effectiveness of the Combination Man-Zone Defense is that it works well at disrupting teams that do a good job of running a motion offense and shooting the 3-pointer. 1) The rules for this defense are quite simple. As shown in the diagram, the three perimeter players, X1, X2, and … [Read more...]
Amoeba Defense
The Amoeba Defense is somewhat of a gambling zone defense that can be quite effective at disrupting your opponent and creating numerous fast break opportunities. The amoeba defense was made especially famous by Coach Jerry Tarkanian and his great UNLV teams of the 80's and 90's. If you're interested in learning more about The Amoeba Defense from Tark, head over to The Film Room and watch his video, The Modified Amoeba Zone Defense right now! This and all other videos are only available to … [Read more...]