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The names given to zone defenses start with the number of players on the front of the zone (farthest from the goal) followed by the numbers of players in the rear zones. For example, in a 2–3 zone two defenders cover areas in the top of the zone (near the top of the key) while three defenders cover areas near the baseline. [1]
A small forward under 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) might play the shooting guard position some of the time while a small forward taller than 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) might play power forward some of the time. In the NBA, small forwards usually range from 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) to 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m).
The 2–3 zone defense is a defensive strategy used in basketball as an alternative to man-to-man defense.It is referred to as the 2–3 because of its formation on the court, which consists of two players at the front of the defense (closer to half court) and three players behind (closer to the team's basket).
Macomb came out in a 1-2-2 zone defense, doubling Rams Division-I prospect Dietrich Richardson, who found an open Reginald Postlewaite. The sophomore’s 3-point attempt from the left wing bounced ...
Nov. 15—MORGANTOWN — The 2-3 zone defense is no less foreign to Kobe Johnson as Nike shoes or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Yet a smile stretches across his face when you mention the ...
The name of the defense reflects the behavior of the other four defenders—they attempt to "pack" within an imaginary "line" located about 2 feet (0.6 m) inside the three-point line, with the main goal of stopping dribble penetration, only venturing outside the line if their assigned player is preparing to receive a pass.
Woodson made the switch to a 2-3 zone down five with just under seven minutes to go. It helped the Hoosiers close out the game on a 19-6 run while forcing four turnovers along the way. "It forced ...
A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. [1] Some teams ask their shooting guards to bring up the ball as well; these players are known colloquially as combo guards. [2] A player who can switch between playing shooting guard and small forward is known as a swingman. [3]