Players pass the ball to the coach or a feeder just inside the key and run immediately after passing towards the basket.
When they are in a prime shooting position they should stop, turn and prepare to recieve a return pass.
As soon as the feeder sees the player is ready they should pass to the shooter who then attempts to score.
Once they have had their shot players should pass to the first player in the line opposite and join the back of the queue on that side.
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
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