This zone offense set play, which will work best against a 1-3-1 zone defense, incorporates a quick ball reversal and down screen to get an open perimeter shot opportunity. From a 2-3 high offensive set, O2 passes to O4 on the wing, cuts to the basket and comes around a screen by O3 on the weak side. O5 steps out, receives the pass from O4 and quickly reverses it to O1, who passes to O2 for a wing / baseline shot. O3 should time the screen by not setting it too quickly. He will also be … [Read more...]

With the 'Line-Stack' zone offense quick hitter, you can execute a play that utilizes a line, or stack formation to gain several scoring opportunities. It is also an effective entry into a 1-3-1 zone offense alignment. The set is with four players in a line on the right side of the lane (play can also be run on the left side). The two best shooters should on the low end of the line and the best low post player should be on top. The point guard has the ball at the top of the key. The play … [Read more...]

Purpose: This quick hitter can be used against an odd-front such as the 1-3-1. A 1-3-1 zone defense is designed to keep the offense on the perimeter and eliminate layups. Many teams use it to disrupt the offense by employing traps and denials. Don't let the defense attack you -- attack the defense! The 23 high misdirection play starts the ball on one side to get the defense to shift; it then reverses the ball to the other side for the attack. The Play: The 23 High Misdirection starts with 2 … [Read more...]