Defense guide
Basketball Defensive Systems
By Baxter · Mountain View HS Girls Basketball
Explore man, zone, press, and junk defenses through sequential tactical animations, teaching cues, counters, and a roster-based decision guide.
Man Defenses
Man Coverage
Assignment-based defense. Includes man-to-man, pack-line, and switching schemes. Best when you have athletic matchups.
Zone Defenses
Zone Coverage
Area-based shells that protect the paint and force perimeter decisions. 2-3, 3-2, and 1-3-1 schemes.
Press Defenses
Full-Court Press
Tempo-changing pressure applied before the offense sets. 2-2-1, 1-2-2, and diamond press shapes.
Junk Defenses
Junk & Hybrid
Changeup defenses that blend man and zone to neutralize specific offensive threats. Box-and-1, triangle-and-2, matchup zone.
Ball Pass
Defensive Slide
Double Team / Trap
Denial / Chase
Point Closeout
Interactive Decision Guide
Choose a defensive direction
Recommended Defense(s)
Choose filters to see a recommendation.