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This zone offense is a structured motion which is highly effective against odd front Zone defenses.
Through this offense we can take full advantage of the 3-point shots and to get the ball comfortably to the post players in the scoring position.
It is a simple offense which can be taught easily. In this Offense lot of skip passes are made which create gaps in zone and the defensives players have to do a lot of adjustments which gets the shooter go for a open 3 pointer.
# 1 passes the ball to # 2 and cuts to ball side corner.
# 5 sets a screen into the middle for # 4 flashing to ball side elbow and sets back to the Low post area.
# 2 passes the ball to # 4 at the high post.
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If # 4 hits # 1, # 5 clears the lane and cuts to the other block.
# 4 will go for strong cut to the basket expecting a pass from # 1.
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If # 4 passes the ball to # 3, then # 4 has two options:
He can look for a lob pass from # 3 off # 5's back screen.
# 4 can cut directly to the ball side block.
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# 5 comes to the ball side elbow.
# 3 if open can go for 3-point shot otherwise dribbles to the corner to attract the defensive player on him so as to give an easy pass to # 4.
Points for Emphasis
Do not rush for Jump Shot. Attack the zone in and dish the ball out to the open shooter.
Use ball-fakes and exploit the gaps in the zone
Screen the Zone and use Skip passes to open shooter.
Dribble less and pass more against Zone, as it will take the thinking time away from the defensive players.
REBOUND! REBOUND!, whenever a shot is attempted, attack the board because you can rebound better against a zone.
