The purpose of a matchup is to get you confused, indecisive, and out of sync. You must use both man to man and zone defensive principles. The flex offense was designed to attack man to man defenses. Indepth 23 matchup zone tutorial basketball coaching. The true matchup zone is unique in that it utilizes a series of defensive rules.
Defender x1 takes player on right side with or without ball two guard front. The defense s purpose is to camouflage itself as a regular zone so that the opposition will run its zone offense against it, and in turn make mistakes. The matchup zone defense combines both persontoperson and zone principles. The value of the defense is how it speeds up the game and leads the opposition into taking contested shots and low percentage quick shots given the lost art of the midrange jumper. A match up zone combines elements of man to man defence on ball and. Post x continuity zone offense zone offenses hoops u.
The bigs start in the short corners attack from behind, the point guard is stationary, 5 follows the ball. I think that you will love the cutters offense versus matchup zone defense. There are several other man and zone sets on this video. Our 12 points of an effective matchup zone defense 1. The basic set of this defense will mirror the offensive set of the opponent. Player 5 comes up to ball screen for 2, pick and roll player 1 cuts to the low post to seal x5. Match up zone defense is a type of defense used in the game of basketball. Smash down vs match up zone rory hamilton 03262018.
The premise of a matchup zone defense is to manipulate the opponent into executing its zone offense versus a mantoman defense. Both of these defenders can try to deny the pass to the wing and help when the ball gets to the post player at the elbow. Consecutive skip passes are rare in zone offense so they can control just about anything one pass away. Offense versus a 23 matchup zone breakthrough basketball. It may be easier to visualize the set as a 122 or a 1 for mental purposes. Foster uses four simple principles that will help your team create numerous scoring opportunities against a zone defense. Perhaps, the innovator of matching up out of a zone defense was john egli, former.
An extensive look at rick pitinos defensive system card. Origins of sullivans match up zone the genesis for sullivans matchup zone lies in the jump shot and genes belief that its development and eventual widespread use fundamentally changed the nature of basketball. The d starts off in a 23 zone, but has certain triggers. The defense will take the shape of the offensive set. The isolation offense attempts to take advantage of these developments. Oct 11, 2017 first of all, it is not really a match up zone.
The 32 zone defense is a disruptive halfcourt zone that forces the opposition out of their regular offensive structure and set plays. Matchup zone offense learn the cutters offense that works. Offense vs match up zone defense coach jacksons pages. Cutting hubie brown used to say, leave an area and replace, meaning cut. Matchup zone offense learn the cutters offense that. Above all, even against a zone defense, the motion offense is a free form offense, no preprogram cuts. A matchup zone is a passive defense reacting to offensive movement and. Take your zone defense to the next level by incorporating the strategies of. Yesterday our opponent came up with a 23 matchup zone that we had a lot of trouble with.
Instead of listing the reasons why in this article, i encourage you to check out tyler costons article on the subject which has most of them covered in my opinion. The combination man to man zone defense in basketball. With the matchup zone defense, the onball defender will play tight as if he was. If you can force the defense to slide back and forth across the court, eventually youll be able to find a crack in their armor. Before implementing your offense versus a matchup zone, work. As soon as the offense recognizes the defense, it is important to attack it as the tgame is best suited to. On the pass to 2, 5 gets in the post, 4 replaces on the baseline hes a scoring threat behind the zone. The offense has a great position advantage against the defense. Third, guard the ball aggressively, contesting all midrange jump shots and dribble drives. Matchup zone defense is a type of defense used in the game of basketball. The point is not a highlight tape, but the movements to get shots. This article discusses and diagrams basketballs matchup zone defenses. Each man has area responsibility and man responsibility. The foundation of the matchup defense is to show a zone defensive look while playing mantoman principles.
Jan 16, 2006 there are several versions of the match up defense, but most of them have the same basic rules and strategies. The main reason for this is that the 32 zone hard denies the wings from the top of the key and forces the opposition to initiate offense with a skip pass to the corner or to play through the midrange. Jim boeheims complete guide to zone offense with jim boeheim, head coach, syracuse university, 2003 ncaa champions coach boeheim, one of the most respected minds on the zone and matchup zone defense, now shares on video, for the first time ever, his. Let your players cut, look for dead spots in the zone and use the constant motion created to break down and beat the zone. Slow the ball down after you get across half and allow your post guys to get inside. I have two major variations of the same play that i usually call zone 1 and 2 but im sure most of you will come up with more creative names. The first advantage of the matchup zone defense is that it is a flexible defense. Jim boeheims complete guide to zone offense with jim boeheim, head coach, syracuse university, 2003 ncaa champions coach boeheim, one of the most respected minds on the zone and match up zone defense, now shares on video, for the first time ever, his views on how to take advantage of any zone defense. Each player must use mantoman defense, area defense, and help defense. Jan 18, 2012 most recently, in the last 23 years, pitino has developed a match up zone defense in the halfcourt that many of you are familiar with. Second, the matchup zone defense is extremely difficult to attack.
Apr 10, 2014 offense vs match up zone defense this entry was posted in zone offense and tagged basketball zone offense, coaching basketball on april 10, 2014 by admin. The third thing that matchup zones will struggle with is helpside rebounding. The boston zone offense places a major emphasis on a strong low post attack along with using a dribble entry rather than a pass entry to initiate the offense. We want to help you reach your fullest potential as a coach or athlete. The premise of a matchup zone defense is to manipulate the opponent into executing its zone offense versus for all intents and purposes a mantoman defense. Third, guard the ball aggressively, contesting all. Tape ratings show how a team would perform on a neutral site against an average bcs conference team. The matchup zone defense is disguised as to try to confuse the offense. As the screen and roll takes place, player 4 back screens x3. Smash down is the counter to smash and looks to take advantage of the middle defender of the zone staying low and anticipating getting sealed. The 1 zone offense continuity rotation allows the offense to execute these key principles. Even though flex is designed for man defenses, some coaches have success using the flex against zone by. Threequarter foot over the top, hips over the top, denying hard but still possibly able to recover and cut off the baseline if the pass gets there. The defenses purpose is to camouflage itself as a regular zone so that the opposition will.
For more on man principles defending the post see post defense. Mar 25, 2011 match up is a zone with man to man principles. Skip passes and screening the inside and outside of the zone are also effective. The match up zone defense combines both persontoperson and zone principles. Our 12 points of an effective match up zone defense 1.
Transition offense the best zone offense is to race the ball down the court and attack the zone before it gets a chance to set up. Matching up vs the 14 stack offense diagram e, x2 plays the gap between o2 and o4, and x3 plays the gap between o3 and o5. Any time an offensive player cuts through the matchup area, all five defenders must talk to one another and determine new assignments. It is commonly referred to as a combination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense. The player who defending the ballhandler will play in close as they are in mantoman, while the other defenders who are playing zone will resemble more of helpside mantoman defense. The post x continuity zone offense is a simple offense to run and is most effective against evenfront zones. College head coaches jim boeheim and john chaney were advocates of the match up zone defense.
How to beat a 23 zone 17 strategies i want to preface this article with this statement. The match up zone defense is disguised as to try to confuse the offense. The obvious disadvantage to this approach is that you now have two separate offenses to teach. Complete breakdown of the baylor bear s 1 zone defense. As a result, most coaches that run flex use a different offense when facing zones. Two defensive men must constantly defend three offensive men. Kermit davis morphing 1 zone defense september 11, 2018 middle tennessee state 1 zone march 17, 2017 1 defense drill package august 4, 2016. Matchup zone vs 14 stack offenses matching up vs the 14 stack offense diagram e, x2 plays the gap between o2 and o4, and x3 plays the gap between o3 and o5.
C do we want to be able to trap out of our zone defenses. This offense works really well against a 23 zone and even better against a 212 zone defense. For that reason, i would lean away from any offense that has a repeatable pattern or continuity. I think the best offense against a match up is a motion offense. We tried a zone offense and our mtm offenses which are a flex kind of offense and a 4 out 1 in motion with a lot passing and cutting. Zone offense 8 ways to beat a zone defense by wes kosel. It is commonly referred to as a combination defense, as it combines certain aspects of mantoman defense and zone defense college head coaches jim boeheim and john chaney were advocates of the matchup zone defense characteristics. Cutting from behind the defense is also hard for a zone defense to guard. The 23 zone defense should not be allowed in youth basketball.
Take advantage of the fact that the defense has only. Defend the post as you normally would with the block defenders matching up with any attempt at a low post feed. When attacking a 32 or 122 zone, there are several important keys to being successful. Instead of listing the reasons why in this article, i encourage you to check out tyler costons article on the subject which. The two most important things to keep in mind when attacking any zone defense are spacing and ball movement. In this oncourt presentation, he teaches how to implement a matchup zone defense that will confuse and. Make the zone m2m make the matchup play m2m and run your normal offense. Though commonly thought of as a man offense, a motion can be very effective against anything, with a few adjustments. Army assistant mens basketball coach zak boisvert has put together some short clips of one of oregons dana altmans zone attack. Dana altman zone attack continuity offense and sets. Fortunately there are ways to break down a zone defense using the.
Most recently, in the last 23 years, pitino has developed a matchup zone defense in the halfcourt that many of you are familiar with. Rankings are for games played through november 7, 2019. He uses each of these principles in teaching a zone offense that can be run against a 1 zone, 32 zone, or matchup zones with odd or even fronts. Second, match the offensive alignment by rotating clockwise. I think the best offense against a matchup is a motion offense. In this defense one defender applies ball pressure to the opposing teams ballhandler, the second guard covers the highpost area, and three defenders cover the paint.
Teams, for example, almost always attack a 23 zone with either a 1 or a 122 offensive attack. There are several versions of the matchup defense, but most of them have the same basic rules and strategies. The matchup zone part i 4 snapshot heres a quick overview of gene sullivans matchup zone. All the defense is on one side of the floor once the ball is below the free throw line. Coach don kelbick has had 27 years of coaching experience, 25 at the. This defense can be easily disguised as man to man. In a match up zone, offensive alignments never split defenders, overloads are easier to defend, and opponents have a tendency to get confused. Fusion is the perfect mixture between zone and man.
Basketball defense matchup zone defense, coachs clipboard. The ball side wing 4, quickly hedges, giving 2 time to rotate over. B would it help us to have an even front and odd front zone so we can attack them both offensively in practice. Regardless your philosophical, theoretical stand on zone defenses, the practical reality is your youth team may encounter a zone defense, and will need more from their coach than moral indignation. But it doesnt matter how fast youre moving the ball if your players arent in the right spots. If you show a 1 or a 122 matchup zone, the offense may change to a 212. Basketball offense 32 zone offense, coachs clipboard playbook.
Several of the teams miss the shots in the video of the set they are running. Shocker is a continuity offense that looks to constantly attack the zone with ball screens, overloads, and getting the ball inside. In the 32 you want to keep the offenses possession above the zone so we want to deny the post. In this defense, the players set up in the shape of a x, with two players up top, one in the middle, and two on. We are going to run the offense that we want to run and act rather than react. The 212 zone defense is popular in basketball, particularly in youth basketball. The 1 zone defense provides ball pressure on the point guard, coverage of the high post, and the familiarity of having three players protecting across the back of the zone. The initial set will help determine what sort of defense we are facing. He uses each of these principles in teaching a zone offense that can be run against a 1 zone, 32 zone, or match up zones with odd or even fronts. Unless you have phenomenal athletes, it can be used for very long if played correctly x1 and x2 will exhaust themselves. The true match up zone is unique in that it utilizes a series of defensive rules. Basketball offense 32 zone offense, coachs clipboard. Teaching, implementing a matchup zone defense winning hoops.
Because it is keyed off dribble penetration, it is an excellent early offense for any team playing up tempo. In the 32 you want to keep the offense s possession above the zone so we want to deny the post. Put your best shooter as the baseline runner and your best post player inside to seal the middle of the zone. Offense vs match up zone defense this entry was posted in zone offense and tagged basketball zone offense, coaching basketball on april 10, 2014 by admin. James gels, from the coachs clipboard basketball playbook. Basketball offense 1 zone offense, coachs clipboard. We can adjust this defense to a number of alignments to where we can either defend against an evenguard front zone offense or against an oddguard front zone defense.
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