How do you play zone defense basketball?

Answer by  jimcro55 (813)

A zone defense is a defensive concept in which each player guards an area on the floor as opposed to an specific player on the other team.

Answer by  Chris64 (299)

Simply put, a zone defense in basketball is assigning each player to defend a specific area of the court (low court, perimeter, high post, etc.). You defend the opposing player only when they are in your zone.