A well-conceived, multifaceted system that combines elements of inside and outside offense to attack and defeat zone defenses where they thrive-in the half-court setting. The zone defense concedes a variety of benefits to a patient, well-schooled offense. Unlike a tough, man-to-man defense, the zone allows an offense to get a shot when and where it wants one, with three bonuses: With sure passes, the offense commits fewer turnovers; shooters have more time to do their thing; and offensive rebounders can anticipate their teammates' shots and take advantage of the zone's inherent weaknesses in rebounding. This book contains elements of what has worked for some legendary coaches including Clair Bee, Nat Holman, Joe Lapchick, and Lou Carnesecca.
