12 Concepts - Keys to Successful Zone Attack Great coaches are not only good teachers they can organize complex thoughts into simple to follow concepts. John Kresse opens the video by discussing the importance of developing a good zone attack. With today's players become much more skilled at breaking down defenses 1 on 1 he believes we will see more and more zone and combination defenses to combat this development. Before taking you one step into any of the six offenses in Complete Zone Attack, Coach Kresse gives you 12 Concepts which he says are critical to successfully beating zones. Meaning that most zones tend to deteriorate the longer the ball is passed.
Good teams develop that patience to attack until the defense breaks down.
Another concept which he not only describes, but demonstrates throughout the course of the video in all the offenses, is the concept of creating triangles. I think I'll save some of the other concepts for those that purchase the video. They aren't complex and you'll probably have already thought of or used some of them, however his list is complete. A zone offense from a set pattern designed to get each player on the court the ball in a given play, much like a man set pattern offense. Coach Kresse, using his College of Charleston team as demonstrators, introduces the basic set, initiation passes, and points of emphasis to help you clearly understand the purpose of each offense.