During the above video, you’ll learn about how to teach the pressure match-up zone basketball defense.

This basketball defense is on the cutting edge; there are new concepts that can help you with basketball game.

Some of the advantages of playing this type of basketball defense are:

  • You can play it with a wide range of personnel.
  • It allows your team to dictate the tempo of the game.
  • It keeps your taller players under the basket for rebounding.
  • It forces teams to score from the outside, and it shuts down the inside.
  • It’s easier to run out of a match-up zone.
  • It allows you to double team and rotate players more easily.
  • It allows you to protect players in foul trouble.
  • Many teams don’t play well against match-up basketball defense.

As a coach, do you tend to play this type of basketball defense? Leave your thoughts below!