Match-up zone defense

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Match-up zone defense is a type of defense used in the game of basketball. It is commonly referred to as a "combination" defense, as it combines certain aspects of man-to-man defense and zone defense. Perhaps the most famous user of the match-up zone was John Chaney, former head basketball coach at Temple University.[1]

[edit] Characteristics

With the match-up zone defense, the on-ball defender will play tight as if he was playing man-to-man. At the same time, the zone away from the ball will resemble "help-side" man-to-man defense. This creates one of the advantages for the match-up zone, as it may confuse the opponent as to what defense you are actually playing.[2] The match-up zone also resembles a "switching man-to-man" defense, where the big men stay down low in the post and the guards stay around the perimeter.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Recruits Prove Chaney Still Connects With Youth (HTML) (English). The Temple News. Retrieved on 2007-07-02.
  2. ^ A Simple Match-Up Zone (HTML) (English). Power Basketball. Retrieved on 2007-07-03.
  3. ^ Basketball Defense - Match-up Zone Defense (HTML) (English). The Coaches Clipboard. Retrieved on 2007-07-02.