Aggressive 2-1-2 Zone Defense Breakdown
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Tired of same old, passive zone defenses? Have you seen the 2-1-2 pressure zone defense? Get in the passing lanes. Force more turnovers. Prevent open 3PAs. Guard the rim against high-percentage shots. Find out more about this aggressive 2-1-2 zone defense.
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0:00 Why the 2-1-2
4:00 The Top of the Zone
8:25 Eliminating Ball Reversals
12:05 Center's Responsibilities
22:23 Forward's Responsibilities
29:11 Drills for Centers in the 2-1-2
32:31 Closeouts in the Zone
36:47 Drills for Forwards in the 2-1-2
40:29 Ways Teams Attack the Zone
50:46 Peeling on Drives
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