Description: The 2-3 Zone defense places two players (typically guards) at the top of the key and the three forwards (including the center at the baseline). This defense provides excellent lane coverage while exposing the perimeter to good outside shooters.

Topics

Sample
Good Against
Player Fatigue
Rebounding
Shooting
Game Pace

Sample:

Good Against: Low Post Offense ; Low Screen Offense ; Penetrate Offense

Player Fatigue: Low

Rebounding: High

Shooting: The backcourt (Point Guard (PG) and Shooting Guard (SG)) will take more shots against the 2-3 Zone, while the front court (Center (C), Power Forward (PF) and Small Forward (SF)) will take less.

Game Pace: Slow