A Concept Map of the 2-3 Zone Defense

Guard 1
I. 2-3 Zone Defensive positions
I. In the same picture Guards 1&2 are responsible for protecting the gap between them
and the top of the three line
I.
A.
1.
a. Forward 1
(1) Forward 1 is in charge of the whole backside of the court. Ensuring that
no offensive player gets an open look on their side
Guard 2
Forward 1
I. When the ball is at the top of the key the forward will be positioned at 3 or 4 in the
picture to the right
A. Forward 2
A.
Center
Guard 2
I. Guard two will be in charge of defending this wing when the ball is in this area.
Center
I. Position 5 in the center will be in charge of defensing the middle.
Forward 1

I. Forward 1 in position 3 is in charge of defending the diagonal pass from the wing
A. Guard 1
1. When defending the wing, the opposite guard (in this case 1) is in charge of
defending the middle
Forward 2 playing position 4 will be helping guard 2 on the dribble. While anticipating the pass
to the corner so that forward 2 can defend it.
I. Forward 2
Forward 2
I. Forward 2 is in charge of defending the corner shot and not allowing a pass out of the
corner.
Guard 1
I. Guard one is in charge of defending the upper part of the key
Guard 2 is helping forward 2 keeping the ball in the corner, while defending the wing still.
I. Guard 2
Center
I. The center will be in charge of defending the position of forward 2 while forward 2 is
defending the corner.