The 1-3-1 Match Up Zone Defense

Whenever I watched John Beilein's West Virginia team in 2007, I always was impressed by their motion offense due to its backdoor plays. I also liked their defensive strategies as well. It was always a hard defense to crack. Here is a good article explaining that 1-3-1 zone they played.

The 1-3-1 Zone

I explain a similar style match-up zone in my defensive system book. Check it out.

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Another Version of the Open Post Offense

Here's a nice link to another version of the open-post offense, similar to the Princeton Offense in that it keep the floor spread and there are a lot of opportunities to backdoor your opponents.

Open Post Offense, Double Up

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Open Post Offense - Another One of My Favorites

Here's a good description of another offense I have run as a coach that is very similar to the Princeton Offense due to its spacing, constant motion, and emphasis on reading the defenders when cutting. Check it out.

OPEN POST OFFENSE

OPEN POST VERSUS ZONE

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