zone defense
1 of 1noun/ˈzoʊn dɪ.fɛns/
Forms:zone defenses
1
a strategy where each player defends an assigned area rather than a specific opponent
Zone defense is a defensive strategy used in team sports like basketball or soccer, where players cover specific areas of the field or court rather than guarding individual opponents. Each player is responsible for defending any opponent that enters their designated zone. This strategy can help protect against scoring opportunities by focusing on space and teamwork, but it requires good communication and coordination between players.
- The team switched to zone defense in the second half.
- She excelled at playing zone defense.
- They practiced zone defense during training.
- Zone defense frustrated the opposing team's offense.
- Zone defense requires strong communication between players.