2-3 zone defense

The most played and well-known zone defense is the 2-3 zone. In the 2-3 zone there are 2 defenders (guards) around the high post positions, 2 players (forwards) around the blocks (bucket lines) and 1 player (center) in the middle of the bucket. The big difference with a man-to-man defense is that the defenders defend an area around the bucket instead of a specific attacker.

Most important rules for a zone defense:

1. All players must use arms and hands en be in stance
2. When the ball moves, the players move
3. All players must communicate about incoming players, who has the ball etc.
4. Layups by the opponent are not allowed.