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

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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 -    • 4 Out Zone Offense vs 2-3 Zone Defens...  

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 -    • Quick and Effective Line Play vs 2-3 ...  

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 -    • Zone Offense vs 2-3 Zone Defense  

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 -    • 4 Out Zone Offense vs 2-3 Zone Defense  

BONUS PLAY (Horns, Double Screen for '1')
BREAKDOWN: Why this play works -    • 4 Out Zone Offense vs 2-3 Zone Defense  

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