Thezonedefenseis also used to discourage the offense from making long passes.
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The zone is sometimes called the wedge, cup, wall, or clam (depending on the specific play or type ofzonedefense).
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With the rule change in 2001 permittingzonedefense, defenders now have more freedom.
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Thezonedefensewas used because the gym floor was made of green pine and it was very slippery when wet, when the roof leaked.
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Zonedefenseis frequently used when the offence plays horizontal stack, or when the weather is windy, rainy, or snowy.
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In total, the team used some sort ofzonedefenseabout 40 percent of the time.
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The advantage of the man-to-man defense is that it is more aggressive than thezonedefense.
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It is commonly referred to as a combination defense, as it combines certain aspects of man-to-man defense andzonedefense.
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His contributions to the game of basketball include the 1-3-1zonedefenseand the three-second rule.
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The 1-3-1zonedefenseis a defensive basketball formation.
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Pitino implemented a 221 and 23zonedefensemidway through the season.
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He is credited with inventing an early version of thezonedefenseused in modern basketball.
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In azonedefense, each player is assigned to guard a specific area of the court.
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Forzonedefenseto be successful, all the defenders have to be close together and close to the goal.
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One-on-one defense can also play a part role in other more complexzonedefensestrategies.
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