"Overload" Offense vs. 2-3 Zone Defense

We use this offense against a 2-3 zone defense. Some of the keys to running this offense successfully is having your three guards on the perimeter in a triple threat stance rather than simply looking to pass.

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[GameTimeGO]

i always hear this play being called but im not really sure what they were doing, thanks for explaining

[russellfukuimano32]

Thanks for the comment. Many plays have the same names but different executing (and visa versa) in basketball.

[09laborday]

My team are mainly 4th graders playing in a 5th grade league. Therefore, we are at a disadvantage when it comes to size. Do you think we can run this play against taller defenders? Or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks!

[russellfukuimano32]

For 4th and 5th graders this play might be a bit complicated because of the timing and screening. With limited size usually comes greater speed. Perhaps try getting your kids comfortable in scoring in transition and focus mainly on defense.

[kpertuset05]

do you ever use any dribble loops in your zone sets? Also how do you feel about the box overload? we have been working it in practice

[russellfukuimano32]

No dribble loops and and I'm not sure what you mean by box overload. Can you describe it?

[DaSykable]

Is there a software for those animations?

[tenretrahcaneclil]

whenver he tlks u can hear music

[TheSttang]

funny how little coaches try to overload a 2-3 defense. the corner shot will usually be wide open.

[Bballandnba12345]

Now I can beat plays

[OFFSHIFT010]

Hi Russell, thanks to you we became champions! Our opponents'd use a 3-2 zone for the finals and we knew that. They practiced their zone for over 6 months, but we practiced a mix between the Overload and the Triangle, and guess what: after 5 minutes of zone defence... they quit! They just threw away 6 months of practice thanks to this! Although we lost eventually (man to man they were quite good:P) we did become champions! So thanks a lot and keep making vids!

[freeagentsassociate]

Really a good tactic. I learned much :)

[superchaz789]

thanks my coach put this vid on our team blog it helped

[patmana83]

live

[GameTimeGO]

@russellfukuimano32 im usually at the top of the 2-3 so im dont really know whats going on behind, i just trust that my team can handle it