4 Ways to Beat a 2-3 Zone Defense Using Ball Screens

Which play would you add to your playbook? Leave a comment to keep the conversation going. I love using ball screens against zone defenses. These plays will get your team more scoring opportunities and force your opponent out of their 2-3 zone. PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES: PLAY 1 (4 Out, Screen for ’4’) 1 - Swing ball, spot up on weak side, fade toward corner to occupy bottom defender. 2 - Use ball screen, attack top defender, make quick pass. 3 - Set stationary screen. 4 - Post up on ball-side, go under screen from ‘3’ to duck in to open spot. 5 - Set stationary ball screen, pop out. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - PLAY 2 (Line, Ball Screen for ’2’) 1 - Dribble to a side, swing ball, spot up on wing, be ready to shoot. 2 - Cut hard to top, wait for ball screen from ‘4’, read defense, make play accordingly. 3 - Clear to corner to occupy bottom defender, be ready to shoot or drive. 4 - Set stationary screen. 5 - Post up on middle defender. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - PLAY 3 (4 Out, Shot for ’3’) 1 - Use ball screen, read defense, make pass accordingly. 2 - Pretend to cut to weak side corner, clear key, cut back to basket. 3 - Spot up on weak side, be ready to shoot. 4 - Spot up in corner, occupy bottom defender. 5 - Set stationary screen on top defender, pop out, be ready to shoot. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - PLAY 4 (4 Out, Double Screen for ’1’) 1 - Attack middle just after screens set, read middle defender, make play accordingly. 2 - Return pass, set screen on inside of opposite top defender. 3 - Set screen on inside of opposite top defender. 4 - Cut to basket, be ready to score. 5 - Set stationary screen, roll to basket if needed. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - BONUS PLAY (Horns, Double Screen for ’1’) BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - If you’re looking for more plays like these and a place to hang out with other great coaches we’d love to have you at Coach Calls Timeout. Join our exclusive Coaching Program filled with 300 coaching resources to transform your season. Website: ------------------------ #BasketballCoach #BasketballPlays #BasketballCoaching