Basketball Offense

Attacking the Zone Defence

Teaches players to attack a 2-3 zone with ball movement, skip passes, and high-low action.

25 minDuration
10 playersGroup size
AdvancedDifficulty
Half courtSpace needed
Basketballs, bibsEquipment

Setup

5 offensive players vs 5-player 2-3 zone. Walk-through first, then live.

Instructions

  1. Ball movement — keep moving until the zone gaps.
  2. Skip pass to opposite corner when zone slides.
  3. High-low: pass to high post, then dump to low post.
  4. Corner 3 when wing defender chases.

Coaching Points

✓ Move the zone — don't stand still.
✓ Attack the gaps, not the defenders.
✓ Patience: the gap will come.

Progressions

→ Time limit: score within 20 seconds.
→ Zone defenders can only take 2 steps sideways.
→ Live 5v5 — defense chooses zone or man.

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