How to Run a 2 3 Zone Defense (Part 1)

If you'd like to know what software I use to animate my videos click the link below To support my channel Thank you! Like, Share, and Subscribe are all FREE WAYS to support my work. Thank you! #youthbasketball #basketballtraining #basketballcoach Mail to: Coach Russ Videos P.O. Box 70224 Pasadena, CA 91117 The 2-3 zone defense is an alternative to man-to-man or match-up defensive strategy used in basketball. 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 and three players closer to the basket. The 2-3 zone is usually one of the first zone defenses coaches and players learn and deploy. That’s probably because of it’s intuitive nature and ease of learning. The two players on the top of the zone are typically the two guards; the shooting and point guards. They guard the area