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Attacking zones is not as complex as it might appear. Effective zones attacks rely on ball movement and player placement and spacing that patterns or cutting.

I addition, once you make a pass off the top, all zones are the same.

When playing against a zone you need:

Ball reversal option near the top
A strongside option
A weakside option
A post option
A baseline option

Players should be spaced far enough apart that the defense has to make a decision as to who to play and create some indecision. How you get there and what cuts they make is up to you. The cuts should be short enough that the player can beat the ball to the spot.

The next thing is ball movement. The more the ball changes side of the floor and the more it goes to the middle the more difficult you are to defend.

I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me if you need more information.

Don Kelbick
Contributing Editior, BreakthroughBasketball
www.DonKelbickBasketball.com

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