In all the hoopla, the past three games, I kinda lost track of when ISU was playing zone vs M2M? Still, I think I saw more zone the past few games. Something on defense sure worked. Anyone else see this?
Zone Defense?
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We randomly threw it at teams out of timeouts a few times to ruin their set plays.
I thought our zone looked better this weekend than it has in years. Seemed like everyone knew their role, and didn't get too far out of position.
Reminded me of the times that Tim Floyd would throw out crazy junk defenses that the announcers couldn't figure out. Box and 1, box and 2. Guy really new how to build a defense to stop one or two guys. Never understood why the NBA wanted his so badly, since most of the stuff he was doing isn't allowed in the NBA.
It also helped take opponents out of their ability to drive to the rim on us. Which was huge.
Anybody who was sober enough to identify when we played zone the last two games gets a +1 from me
I also saw at least once, when 3 or 4 guys were in zone, and the others in man. That's part of the problem with just throwing it out there for a possession. Everyone has to be on the same page, and know when to get out of it.
Zone looked good when it was used, especially vs K State. I would like to see it some vs OSU due to their big guy and the lack of consistent shooting from 3.
Better rebounding position. Better defense against driving to the basket that has plagued us. As a minimum, breaks up the routine,
Zone worked against KU because their only points were in the paint. Collapsing the zone forced them into jump shots and they weren't making anything.
The past few games were more of a match-up zone -- great concept. Doesn't allow the offense to overload one side and leave one guy unguarded. There were times when our wing defender would chase a guy across the baseline and defend on the other side. Communication is key and we seemed to do well.
The past few games were more of a match-up zone -- great concept. Doesn't allow the offense to overload one side and leave one guy unguarded. There were times when our wing defender would chase a guy across the baseline and defend on the other side. Communication is key and we seemed to do well.
Zones are many times worse for rebounding unless the team is disciplined because you don't have an assigned person to box out.
That's a type of defense... box and 1. One guy usually tails the team's best player while the others play zone.
I remember the announcers saying in one game we were playing a 1-3-1 zone. I have never heard of it, but nice to change it up. I know most teams play a 2-3 zone. I a 3-2 zone, but not sure how that works.
This wasn't a box n 1. I'm certain because Jacobsen was quick to point out that they were in the wrong position.
