Thethree biggest strengths of the 1-2-2 zone defense are: 1. Defending Shooters – The 1-2-2 zone defense is better at defending against the three-point shot that the 2-3 zone is. 2. Fast Break – With the top player in the middle and two wings, the players are in great positions to transition into the fast break if there is a turnover. FIBAEUROPE. COACHES - DEFENSE. THE 1-2-2 by Zeljko Pavlicevic MATCH UP ZONE Zeljko Pavlicevic is the head coach of the Japanese Men's National team. His career started in Croatia, with the Cibo-na Zagreb, where he won one Yugosla-vian Championship, one Yugoslavian Cup, and one European Cup. He then coached in Spain, Ferrol and 32 Zone Defense Explained: 3 Benefits of the 3-2 Zone Defense. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Dec 21, 2021 • 3 min read. The 3-2 zone defense is a defensive strategy used in basketball. Read on to learn about the specifics of this technique. The 3-2 zone defense is a defensive strategy used in basketball. Read on to 12-2 (3-2) Zone Reads & Counters. The three two or 1-2-2 zone is strong against outside shooters. However, it is weak in the middle and in the corners where their two baseline players have to guard corner to corner. Things To Watch For. 1-2-2 zones weak are vulnerable to inside and baseline attacks. Watch the basic shifts of the two baseline TheJim Boeheim Syracuse Matchup Zone Defense notes will show you the secrets to shutting down opponents with the famous Syracuse 2-3 Zone Defense. They will also show you how to defend specific actions geared toward the 2-3 zone. You will get breakdown drills for each position to build each critical piece of your zone defense. AARONJOHNSTON - SOUTH DAKOTA STATE - SETS AND DRILLS. ADAM TANDEZ - 9 NECESSARY ACTIONS NEEDED TO CLIMB THE COACHING LADDER. ADIDAS CLINIC - BILL SELF - ZONE AND MAN OFFENSE. ADIDAS CLINIC - BO RYAN - SWING OFFENSE. ADIDAS CLINIC - BRUCE PEARL - FULL COURT PRESS. ADIDAS CLINIC 21-2 Match-up Zone. Refer to Diagram A. Here your 2-1-2 match-up faces a 1-3-1 offense. You see in the diagram how your defensive players match up with the offense. X1 takes The3-2 matchup zone helps defend against th 3- int shot and keeps players out of foul trouble. build a solid lead or come back from a deficit very quickly. I stress to the guards that they must stay on the 3-point line and not overplay. When the guards overplay in this defense, it Creates gaps, allowing the offensive players to drive and score x0UTDS.