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Learn how to use two types of zone defenses, and attack them with great success. Your players should be taught the duties of each spot in the defense zone. This will help them to function as a unit. Learn how to manage the 1-3-1 zone so that opposing teams don't score Watch Coach Jones breakdown multiple sets that can be used against zone defenses of 2-3-1 and 1-3-1. James Jones, Yale's head basketball coach, has made Yale a formidable Ivy League powerhouse. They have been consistently at the top of the standings despite being ranked outside the top 300 since Jones took the job. This is due to their 2- and 3-2-1 zone defenses. Jones demonstrates how both defenses can be used to stop your opponent's offense in this presentation on the court. 2-3 Zone Basics Jones begins by teaching his 2-3 zone. This zone is different than the traditional 2-3 zone. From the top of the court, the guards are responsible for protecting the basketball until it is passed to a wing. They have their heels on or near the 3-point line, and can touch the ball as close as they can. Guards are instructed to stop 3-pointers from the top and penetration. The two forwards remain one step from the lane line, and the free throw line is extended. Both forwards must be angled so that their backs face the corners. They will be asked to remove wing 3-pointers. The center must also be a talker and be able take out middle penetration. The coach also handles bumps in the zone. The forward covers the ball on a pass to a wing player from the point until the guard on the other side requires him to bump off to the block or corner depending on the position of offensive players. 1-3-1 Basics Jones' 1-3-1 zone approach is for teams with length who want to play a different style. Coach Jones uses an inside-out approach to explaining the responsibilities and building the zone. To force the ball to one side, the longest and most athletic player is at the top. The "warrior", the most difficult player on the floor is located in the back. Coach Jones demonstrates a drill that teaches the wings how they can play in the zone. He has two players at each side and four along the baseline. This drill teaches the tandem nature of wing play. The "Spine Drill", which teaches the players how to defend, is used for the three players in middle. The "Melting drill" is used to teach defense techniques such as fake and fade. Plays Against Zones Coach Jones will cover the 2-3-1 and 1-3-1 zones defenses from a defensive perspective. He also demonstrates how to exploit these defenses. Jones teaches both the "Open" and continuity actions from a 2-1-2 play. This offense creates overload actions which create confusion for defenses in the 2-3 zone. Overall, Coach Jones does a great job of explaining the responsibilities to everyone in his zone defenses and how to teach them. 57 minutes. 2020.

Rebounding Drills and Out-of-Bounds Sets With so much emphasis on scoring and on-ball defense, rebounding drills often gets overlooked as a skill that can directly contribute to success. Too many coaches assume rebounding is a skill only a few players possess. Coaches at all levels find it difficult to find ways to improve rebounding on both ends of the court. In this video, Yale University head coach James Jones takes you through drills that have helped his team become one of the best in the country. Rebounding has helped Jones earn two Ivy League Coach of the Year awards and four league championships in his 20 years at the school. You will also see eight must-have inbounds plays, including one you can use with just one second remaining on the clock. Offensive Rebounding Technique Coach Jones presents four individual rebounding drills to improve the skill of offensive rebounding. Players are taught three techniques: Spin move: a basic maneuver to get away and get the basketball Swim move: used when a player blocking out is stepping toward the offensive rebounder Walk underneath move: used by post players who are blocked out by a player facing the basket Jones also covers the “tap-out” which is used when an offensive rebounder cannot control the ball with two hands. Players are taught to simply tap the ball back out to a teammate who can secure the rebound. Team Rebounding Drills Coach Jones shows you seven team rebounding drills designed to help your players become elite level rebounders. The “three in a row” concept is shares to make rebounding competitive and help players stay focused on rebounding. Other drills and concepts include: A unique take on Tom Izzo’s War Rebounding Drill with a slight change to include offensive and defensive transition How to teach rebounding in transition to limit an opponent’s offensive rebounding capabilities How to get your team to communicate and rebound while also working on closing out to a shooter Out of Bounds Plays Coach Jones demonstrates a series of baseline inbounds plays from a 1-4 set. You will see a play you can run against zone defenses that works from two different alignments. Also included are two corner inbound plays and a sideline inbound play that can be used in an end-of-game situation. When facing zone defenses on a baseline inbound situation, Coach Jones shows you a play that can be run from a box or line formation and has four options. The package of out-of-bounds plays is completed with one from Jones and the second from Mike Jarvis. This video addresses two areas that are extremely important to overall success – rebounding and the ability to score easy baskets. Rent this rebounding drills DVD today.