Since this question gets asked often and there’s a lot of confusion around the answer, I wanted to address it before we get into the core of this article.
The Difference Between the 1-2-2 Zone and the 3-2 Zone Post Players Must Front the Post – In order to get out to the shooters in the corners quickly, all bigs must be fronting the post when the basketball is on their side of the court. Rebound – As with all zones, on each shot attempt, every player must find someone to box out and then go after the rebound.ĥ. Instead, all defenders sag back and prevent the inside pass (similar to the Pack Line defense).Ĥ. Prevent Inside Passes – When running the 1-2-2, we do not deny perimeter passes. Move on Air Time of the Pass – If players don’t move on the air time of the pass, they’re going to get to their assignment too late which will allow the offensive player to take an uncontested shot or get in the lane and create for their teammates.ģ.
That’s where this defense is most vulnerable.Ģ. Hands Up at All Times – Teams must keep the basketball out of the paint and the high post. Post Players Must Guard Corners – This can be a problem if you have post players that don’t move quickly, or if you only have a couple of big players that you’d prefer to leave inside the key.ġ. A good passing team that manages to get the basketball there often can pick your team apart.ģ. The High Post – The opposition getting the basketball into the high post is what hurts a 1-2-2 zone defense the most. Rebounding – Since no players have their own player they’re on, everyone must find a player to box out when there’s a shot.Ģ. The three biggest weaknesses of the 1-2-2 zone defense are:ġ. Trapping Opportunities – There are great trapping opportunities out of the 1-2-2 zone defense - especially in the corner. Put your point guard on a wing and put a long, athletic player that can finish at the top.ģ. Fast Break – With the top player in the middle and two wings, the players are in great positions to transition into the fast break if there is a turnover. Defending Shooters – The 1-2-2 zone defense is better at defending against the three-point shot that the 2-3 zone is.Ģ. The three biggest strengths of the 1-2-2 zone defense are:ġ. Therefore, the 1-2-2 zone defense is often used against teams that have strong guards and three-point shooters but aren’t strong on the inside. This allows quick closeouts and the ability to contest every shot taken from the three-point line. This is because, in the 1-2-2- zone, all 5 defenders have a responsibility to guard an area on the perimeter.
The main difference is that the 1-2-2 zone defense is a great defense against teams that score a majority of their points from the perimeter, whereas the 2-3 zone provides more inside presence. The 1-2-2 zone defense is a variation of the more commonly used 2-3 zone.
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