Progression 6 - Back Screens. The drill is set up with 4 offensive players on the outside and 4 defenders on the inside. Coach is up top with the ball. Coach starts the drill with a pass to the elbow. The offensive player on the weak side block will set a back screen for their teammate on the weak side elbow. One of the simplest ways to beat a zone is to just put players in the gaps of the zone and play basketball. If it's a 2-3 zone, use a 1-3-1 set and play ball. If it's a 1-3-1 zone, use a 2-3 set and play basketball. The key to any zone offense is following basic zone principles. 2. Maximize screening and fakes. Another tip that is very helpful to beat a defense in a basketball zone is to make more faking and screening. When you fake a pass or shoot, you confuse the defenders and thus create a gap that your team can use to shoot the ball. IUfSvD8.

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