1-2-2 Zone Defense Overview Ideally, the 1-2-2 Zone Defense is used against teams with strong guards and shooters but weak on the inside. This zone allows your team to close-out quickly and contest every shot from the perimeter.
What are the two types of zone defenses?
ZONE DEFENSE
- 2-3 ZONE. This is the most common zone layout.
- 3-2 ZONE. This alignment places three defenders in line at the free throw line and allows for more pressure from the wings, making for a more difficult long-range shot.
- 1-3-1 ZONE.
- 2-1-2 ZONE.
- 1-2-2 ZONE.
- MATCH-UP ZONE.
- BOX & ONE.
- DIAMOND & ONE.
What is the difference between 1-2-2 zone and 2-3 zone defense?
The main difference is that the 1-2-2 zone defense is a great defense against teams that score a majority of their points from the perimeter, whereas the 2-3 zone provides more inside presence. This is because, in the 1-2-2- zone, all 5 defenders have a responsibility to guard an area on the perimeter.
How do you defend a 1-2-2 defense?
Every defender in the 1-2-2 has to defend their area on the perimeter with strong ball pressure to make it difficult for the offense. With ball pressure on the perimeter, the offense will not be able to get the offense started or keep it going very easily. Transition Offense.
What is the 1-2-2 zone in basketball?
This is because, in the 1-2-2- zone, all 5 defenders have a responsibility to guard an area on the perimeter. This allows quick closeouts and the ability to contest every shot taken from the three-point line.
What is the best defense to use against outside shooting teams?
The 1-2-2 Zone is very strong defense to use against an outside shooting team. In the 1-2-2 zone is an excellent defense to fast break since defenders are already aligned in their fast break positions.
