| Defense | Definition |
|---|---|
| 3-2 zone defense | A basketball defense in which three players guard the perimeter, while two players defend inside. |
| 1-3-1 zone defense | A basketball defense in which one player is stationed at the top of the key, three players along the perimeter, and one player near the basket. |
| NBA pick and roll defense | A defensive strategy used in the NBA to defend against the pick and roll play. |
| Box and 1 defense | A basketball defense in which one player (usually the best offensive player of the opposing team) is guarded man-to-man, while the remaining four players use a zone defense. |
| 1-2-2 zone defense | A basketball defense in which one player guards the ball handler, two players guard the perimeter, and two players defend inside. |
| Diamond and one defense | A basketball defense in which one player guards the best offensive player of the opposing team, while the remaining four players use a diamond-shaped zone defense. |
| 1-1-3 zone defense | A basketball defense in which one player guards the ball handler, one player is stationed at the top of the key, and three players defend inside. |
| 2-1-2 zone defense | A basketball defense in which two players guard the perimeter, one player is stationed at the top of the key, and two players defend inside. |
| Syracuse 2-3 zone defense | A basketball defense made famous by Syracuse University, in which two players guard the perimeter and three players defend inside. |
| Diamond defense basketball | A basketball defense in which four players use a diamond-shaped zone defense. |
| Amoeba defense | A basketball defense in which players frequently shift and change positions during the game. |
| Youth basketball defenses | Defensive strategies used in youth basketball games. |
| Press defense basketball | A defensive strategy in basketball in which players aggressively guard the opposing team. |
| Man-to-man defense | A type of basketball defense in which each player is responsible for guarding a specific player on the opposing team. |
| Transition defense | A defensive strategy in basketball in which players quickly get back on defense after losing possession of the ball. |
| Trapping 2-3 zone defense | A basketball defense in which two players guard the perimeter and three players trap the ball handler. |
| 1-1-3 amoeba defense | A basketball defense in which one player guards the ball handler, one player is stationed at the top of the key, and three players frequently shift and change positions. |
| Zone defense in basketball | A type of basketball defense in which players are responsible for guarding an area of the court. |
| Half-court trap defense basketball | A basketball defense in which players trap the opposing team in the half-court. |
1-3-1 offenseOkay, let's imagine a basketball court. The 1-3-1 offense is all about where players position themselves on the court. The numbers "1-3-1" tell us how many players should be in each area of the court.
• "1" is the point guard. This player is usually your team's best ball handler and passer. T... More