the nba started playing zone defense in 2002.
the nba started playing zone defense in 2002.
when did the nba start playing zone defense?
2002
zone defenses are common in international, college, and youth competition. in the national basketball association, zone defenses were prohibited until the 2001–2002 season, and most teams do not use them as a primary defensive strategy. the nba has a defensive three-second violation rule, which makes it more difficult for teams to play zone, since such defenses usually position a player in the middle of the key to stop penetration. the dallas mavericks under coach rick carlisle are an example of an nba team that have regularly used zone defenses.









































section::::basketball.:history of basketball zone defense.
zone defense
bullet::::- zone defenses require a commitment to scheming and practicing zone, both from coaches and players. while most players are familiar with playing zone defense, they are sometimes not expert in the nuances of the zone, such as spacing, which require familiarity and experience. when man-to-man teams switch to the zone defense, it is sometimes seen as a gimmick that is easily exploited by disciplined teams.









































section::::basketball.:attacking a zone defense.
zone defense