6 Zones to an Offense to Help Promote Spacing

When running a good offense you need to keep spacing in mind.  One of the best ways to do this is by separating the front court into 6 zones.  In general there should never be more than one player in each zone.

6 zones to a basketball floor.


Rules for flooding zone:
  1. Ball Screen
  2. Off Ball Screen
  3. Dribble Hand Off
  4. Dribble At
  5. Zone 5 can have to or 3 people in zone at time especially with post entry or wing support. 


Each Player should always have 2-3 options to pass.

Top option:




Wing option:


Post Option:



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