The Buzz Defense - A Half Court Trapping Defense
2-3 Zone That Creates Chaos and Easy Buckets For You

Unlock the secret to dominating the competition with The Buzz Defense by one of the nation's leading Buzz Defense experts...Coach Kevin Furtado!
- Are you giving up too many points defensively?
Coach Furtado's team is currently allowing a miniscule 26% Effective Field Goal% - Want to create more turnovers?
Coach Furtado's teams create 25+ TO per game each season - Need easy buckets for your offense?
These live ball turnovers lead directly to points... lots of them! The last 5 years, coach Furtado's teams have averaged 30+ ppg from these live ball turnovers!
And these stats = more wins. Coach Furtado's illustrious success includes:
- 490 wins (and counting)
- 8 Elite 8 appearances
- 3 Final 4 appearances
- 13 Coach Of The Year Awards
So, whether you are looking for a primary defense that creates chaos the entire game or a secondary defense that can steal you a few possessions at crucial moments...
This easy to install defense is a must have in your defensive arsenal!
Meet The Buzz Defense
The Buzz Defense is a highly energetic, trapping 2-3 Zone.
It takes offenses completely out of their game plan.
This isn't just a strategy; it's a mindset. Buzz Defense creates aggressive players that create chaos on the court!
With...
- step-by-step breakdowns
- real-game footage
- expert insight
Coach Kevin Furtado will show you how to create one of the most feared defenses in your area.
Stop worrying about your opponent's offense...let them worry about your defense!

Steal A Possession Or Steal A Game
Having 1 more defensive weapon in your defensive toolbox is huge! Think about this: how many games come down to 1 or 2 possessions? Seems like the biggest games of each season do.
What if you had a defense that could steal you a handful of possessions each game?
It might be the difference between a great season and a disappointing season.
Or maybe your program needs a jump start.
Coach Furtado will show you how you can run the Buzz Defense as your primary defense to help turn around your program.
Coach Furtado has turned 3 programs around with the Buzz Defense!!!
Check out his impressive accolades and program turnarounds below!
Coach Kevin Furtado
Buzz Defense Expert & Master At Rebuilding Programs

Coach Furtado has spent years studying, learning, and tweaking The Buzz Defense. He's become one of the most respected Buzz Defense gurus in the country.
And his hard work has paid dividends for him and his teams!
Over the last decade, the Buzz Defense has been crucial to helping him rebuild 3 different programs into winners!
- Commerce HS went from 6-19 to 16-11 in year 1 with the Buzz Defense.
- Walnut Grove HS never had a winning season and then went 18-11 in year 1 with the Buzz Defense.
- Lake Oconee HS never had a basketball program and within 5 years Coach Furtado let them to a 25-1 record... and a Regional Title with the Buzz Defense
And if you want to create turnovers , you have the perfect defense. Coach Furtado's Buzz Defense creates 25+ turnovers per game on average, which lead to 30+ ppg off of turnovers!
Currently, this season, his opponents are averaging:
- 31 turnovers per game
- 26% Effective Field Goal Percentage (EFG%)
No wonder the Buzz Defense has been his secret weapon in rebuilding programs!
Finally A Zone That Rebounds
Defensive rebounding out of a zone is always more challenging.
The last two years (with smaller teams), Coach Furtado's teams have pulled down almost 70% of the defensive boards! Pretty impressive for a zone defense!
A lot of man-to-man defenses give up 27-30% offensive boards. Coach Furtado's team rebounds almost exactly as well out of their zone as most teams rebound out of man defense. Impressive!
How do they do that?
- First, teams are more spread out and out of sorts against the Buzz Defense.
- Second, Coach Furtado teaches how they try to get 2 1/2 rebounders to the weak side (where most rebounds come off) on every shot.
Level The Playing Field Against Better Opponents
Why the dramatic and instant turnarounds with Buzz Defense?
Put simply, it levels the playing field against better teams.
You see, no matter how good a team is at running their offense, the truth is, they won't be running their normal offense against you!
No matter how good their individual players are, they will be facing traps everywhere in the half-court.
You will be taking the fight to the offense.
Your 2-3 Zone will be trapping some passes (smothering the ball handler) and walling others (playing between the ball and the next offensive player to create a TOUGH passing angle).
The bottom line is that you will be dictating to the offense what they can do (and can't do).

9 Reasons To Implement Buzz Today!
The Buzz Defense can solve many of your most pressing issues.
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Protecting The Paint & Preventing Easy Shots
- The Buzz Defense has 2 players closing out to the perimeter (so no easy drives to the paint).
- If the ball enters the high post or low post area, multiple players collapse to force the ball back to the perimeter.
- The defense forces quick, contested perimeter shots or pull-up jump shots.
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Create Turnovers & Easy Offense
- The Buzz Defense can help you create easy points for your offense. It is designed to create turnovers and steals.
- The active hands and ball pressure in the Buzz Defense can lead to deflections and steals, especially when players anticipate passes and cut off lanes.
- If your team struggles offensively, an aggressive/trapping defense can jump-start your offense.
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Shut Down Elite Players
- The Buzz Defense forces teams to start their offense far away from the basket, eliminating easy perimeter 3s.
- As the ball is swung on the perimeter, there are always 2 players moving to the ball in order to either wall them (force a tough pass around or over top) or trap them.
- Because multiple players close to the ball, open perimeter shots are limited.
- Buzz Defense is designed to get the ball out of the guard's hands quickly, and the Zone makes it challenging for guards to penetrate.
- You can easily force the ball out of the hands of elite players with the trapping actions!
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Completely Disrupt Offenses
- The Buzz Defense is designed to confuse and disrupt the rhythm of the opposing offense.
- Teams are no longer running their normal offense. They are struggling to figure out how to keep their composure and find some way to attack the beast!
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Neutralizing Fast Breaks
- Teams that transition and fast break well can overwhelm a defense if it's not prepared.
- The Buzz Defense emphasizes sprinting back on defense into a 2-3 Zone look. This prevents easy fast-break opportunities.
- The compact nature of the defense can also force teams to slow down and play more methodically.
- Also trapping the ball in transition can effectively end a fast break!
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Shut Down Passing Lanes & Create Chaos
- Teams with great ball movement can exploit weaknesses in the defense, finding open shooters or cutters with well-timed passes.
- The "Wall" technique creates difficult passing lanes and angles for your opponent, limiting options and creating chaos.
- It makes virtually every pass a challenge-no more quick ball movement by the offense.
- Defenders work as a unit, anticipating passes and disrupting any type of offensive flow, creating live ball turnovers!
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Preventing Set Plays
- Some teams rely on well-executed set plays to create open shots or mismatches, especially with good screening and spacing.
- Buzz Defense does not allow them to run their sets!
- You will not be wasting practice time preparing to defend their offensive sets; they will be preparing to try to play against your defense!
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Energy, Intensity, and Snowballs
- Because of the aggressive nature of the Buzz Defense, it creates an environment of high energy, which can be contagious and boost the overall intensity.
- As soon as your players get a steal, or deflection, or force a bad shot, they get more and more hyped and energized.
- Soon your defensive effort snowballs! Turnovers and steals begin to pile up. And so do the points!
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Flexibility Against Any Offensive Strength!
- Playing against a team that struggles from the perimeter? Wall the passes and pack the defense in tight.
- Playing against teams with great shooters? Extend Buzz and trap more instead of using the wall technique.
- Want the ball out of the point guard's hands? Send your 2 Chasers at the top to trap the ball in the backcourt.
- Do you have a small team? Extend Buzz because you are quicker and can recover faster.
- Do you have a big team? Pack Buzz in more, creating less space for the offense to maneuver and force the ball out to the perimeter.
This defense is versatile and has unlimited variation to meet your team's needs!

Implement In Days, Not Weeks!
Coach Furtado will be the first to tell you, after a few practices you can implement the Buzz Defense.
It won't be perfect, but even after 2-3 practices, it is a defense you can effectively utilize for a possession as teams come out of halftime or after a timeout.
And as you practice more, your team will be more confident, and you'll be able to use this aggressive, trapping defense as much as you want.
Meaning this is the perfect defense to install at any point of the season!
What Coaches Are Saying About Kevin Furtado & The Buzz Defense
Love this aggressive, trapping defense! No team in our area runs this, so it is perfect. Simple instructions, simple drills, and step-by-step plans to implement. We were using it effectively within days of implementing!
Players love the aggressive style of D that Buzz allows them to play.
Love the fact that Coach Furtado shows the good with the bad in this video. Too often videos show only the positive plays, but don't show how to correct the bad, that is simply not real life coaching - but Coach Furtado shows it all.
Thanks for sharing your Coaching Philosophy and how you create a winning Culture. Great stuff! I can see why he is a Hall Of Fame Coach!
Love the live game footage that is included as well- great to see Buzz live in games.
-Grant K. Minneapolis
Here's What You'll Get In This Video & eBook Package:

Video #1
Coaching Philosophy, Creating Culture, & Whiteboard Of Buzz Defense
1 Hour 6 Minutes
- Ch. 1: Intro To Coach Furtado
- Ch. 2: Coaching Philosophy
- Ch. 3: How To Create A Winning Culture
- Ch. 4: Using Buzz Defense In A High Tempo System
- Ch. 5: Intro To Buzz Press
- Position Breakdown: Chasers, Wings, Monster
- Ch. 6: Wing Coverages
- Ch. 7: Fire Phase Coverages (Pass To A Corner)
- Ch. 8: Defending The Skip Pass
- Ch. 9: Defending The High Post
- Ch. 10: Trapping Positioning & Special Situations
- Rebounding Out Of Buzz
- Defending Baseline Out Of Bounds Using Buzz
- Defending Sideline Out Of Bounds Using Buzz
- Defending Teams That Attack Using 1-4 Low
- Ch. 11: Hot (2-2-1 Full Court Press Variation)
- Ch. 12: Benefits Of Buzz Press
Video #2
On-Court Buzz Defense Breakdown With Drills
1 Hour 24 Minutes

- Ch. 1: Buzz Overview
- Ch. 2: Chaser Drill
- Ch. 3: Wings Drill
- Ch. 4: Monster Drill
- Ch. 5: Inside Drill
- Ch. 6: 5v3 Warrior Drill
- Ch. 7: Twilight Drill
- Ch. 8: Buzz Press Against Transition Offense
- Ch. 9: Buzz Defense One Minute Drills
- Circle Trap
- Tip Drill
- Steals Drill
- Ch. 10: Texas Closeouts
- Ch. 11: 2v2 Get Back Drill
- Ch. 12: Closing
BONUS #1
PrePractice Conditioning Drills & Shooting Drills
27 Minutes

- Ch. 1: PrePractice Conditioning Drills
- Dot Drill
- Push Ups
- Jump Rope
- Ch. 2: Kentucky Lay Up Drill
- Ch. 3: Triangle Shooting Drill
- Ch. 4: Rip & Go with Split Step
BONUS #2
Live Game Clips Of Buzz Defense In Action
1 Hour 8 Minutes
- See how Chasers are used to get the ball out of the point guard's hands
- Learn how walling action creates easy deflection and steal opportunities
- Coach Furtado shows you game action of Buzz Defense variations he has used
- See how to smother elite players to force others to beat you
- And much more...

Bonus #3
Tips For Implementing Buzz Defense
23 Minutes
Learn from Coach Furtado:
- Variety of situations in which Buzz Defense works best
- Variations of Buzz to use against elite players
- Why you can win with Buzz even without an athletic team
- Which teams give Buzz defense the most problems
And much more...
Plus 3 Free eBooks!



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The drills / breakdowns have made our practices more fun and more efficient. It provides not only fun drills, but challenging ones too!
Fantastic and useful advice from a knowledgeable coach!


I like the build-up to the final product shown in the live game situations segment at the end of the presentation. I will be installing this soon.
Thank you Coach Furtado for sharing!


Installed in two practices and ran it effectively (albeit against average teams) immediately! Looking forward to progressing this defense with my team and seeing how effective it can be with more practice time.
Great advice throughout from an experienced coach.
