1. Alignment & Spacing

The first way we can create mini advantages is to simply line up or start your offense in spots where the defense wouldn’t normally be.

For example, in this 1-2-2 set offensively, you can see that it would be good against a 2-3 zone or 1-3-1 zone. Both defenses, at their best, will be distorted or may leave players open to start the play. As I scroll through the many options to start a zone offense, think about the defenses you see most in your games and imagine which alignment would be a good option to start a play. Throughout the course as a I share game film you’ll notice these different alignment options being used.

Here are two plays from the member’s area that use alignment and overloading to create mini advantages.

Half Court vs Any Zone – Overload

Half Court vs 3-2 Zone – 1-3-1 Set