#2 2 1 ZONE DEFENSE FULL#

The next rule we have in the 2-2-1 is 'straight line, circles.' The overall rules of the 2-2-1 are essentially the same as the match-up zone when it comes to defending players and assuming responsibility. Then, trying to get into an offensive thrust becomes a real problem. If you play with an 8 second rule in the backcourt, the offensive players are always under pressure to clear the mid-court line. If your offense has only 15 seconds to execute when they are used to 20 or more, it puts the offensive players under pressure and robs them of some of their decision making. If you play with a shot clock, figuring out the pressure uses precious time and again, robs your offense of its edge. Dribblers get impatient, shooters lose rhythm when the offense struggles to find pace. I want the offense constantly thinking about what we are doing defensively, not what they are doing offensively.ДЇor most teams, the longer the offensive possession, the less efficient it is. The purpose of the 2-2-1 is to keep the offense off balance, thereby disrupting their offense. In every defense, you have to choose what you are going to defend. They get your post players in foul trouble. There is nothing more damaging to your defense than a lay-up. Sure, you give up a few but youвЂІll get more in return. Through all my formulative years as a coach, researching, going to clinics, watching others, I have been taught that lay-ups are a by-product of pressure. How about that, here we are talking about pressure and preventing lay-ups in the same breath. Do whatever is necessary to prevent a lay-up. I believe that the team that makes the most lay-ups wins. I donвЂІt care about turnovers, creating pace, traps, etc.

#2 2 1 ZONE DEFENSE FULL#

I say it in the quarter court, in the half court and in the full court. My definition of defense is an action that prevents the other team from scoring. Even in my 2-2-1 pressure, my philosophy is consistent. Teams that execute plays without supporting philosophy are doomed to fail. You can see that our match-up has become a 2-2-1.Д«efore you put your players on the court to execute, you must develop and sell your philosophy.

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