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Zone Defense in Youth Basketball

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Shut down the opponent's star player! Learn how to run a zone defense in youth league basketball in this free series of basketball lessons videos from an experienced coach.

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Tags: defense, coaching, youth, defensive, college, basketball, hoops, plays, zone

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Summary: Basketball, b-ball, hoops—these are all names for one of the most popular games in America. Whether it’s professional play in the NBA, college games, the local high school team, a friendly round of one-on-one round, or an outdoor street game at the playground court, basketball is exciting and fast-paced, pitting player against player and skill against skill. Having strong fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and shooting is the key to the success of any aspiring player or team. Though flashy dunks, trick shots, and off the wall dribbling antics are fun to watch and have their place, they often create a “superstar” mentality that ultimately hurts the team if not put in check. What makes basketball great is the combination of individual talent and team strategy, ultimately producing a match that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

In this free video basketball lesson, an experienced coach will tell you how to set up and play zone defense. A zone is typically used to shut down an exceptional player on the opposing team or to concentrate defense in the post area. A zone is also used to protect a player in foul trouble, i.e. prevent them from getting more fouls. Not allowed in the NBA, zone defenses are common in youth leagues and all the way through the college ranks. Our coaching expert will break down the roles of each position in a 2-3 zone, from the guards at the front to the post players in the back. You will learn how to trap on the wings, contest shots and box out the other team once a shot goes up. The coach also tells you how to communicate with other players on the team to make sure your coverage doesn't break down.

About the Expert

Expert: Sean Hobson has coached two middle school teams to county championships in the football-crazed Nashville, TN area. Hobson gives private coaching lessons and has worked with kids of all ages to develop their skills. He also has extensive football broadcasting experience, calling television play-by-play for local powerhouse high school teams, and he previously covered the NFL's Seattle Seahawks for KJR Sports Radio.

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