Slappin' Glass Podcast Walter De Raffaele on the 3-2 Matchup Zone, "Playing Strange", and Princeton-based Set Designs {Italian Pro Coach}
Aug 11, 2023
Italian Pro Coach Walter De Raffaele shares insights on running a matchup 3-2 zone defense, teaching and adjusting zone defense, benefits of playing zone defense, importance of ball flight and court vision, defensive strategies, the difference between the most important player and the best player on the team, and setting up pick and roll actions while playing in a strange and unconventional manner.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Teaching and Adjusting Zone Defense
05:44 • 9min
Benefits and Limitations of Playing Zone Defense
14:59 • 3min
The Importance of Ball Flight and Court Vision
18:24 • 7min
Defensive Strategies and the Importance of Communication
25:46 • 10min
The Difference Between the Most Important Player and the Best Player
35:45 • 25min
Setting Up Pick and Roll Actions and Playing Strange
01:01:07 • 2min