3-2 Zone Attack — Skip and Relocate
A 3-2 zone attack built on quick ball reversal from wing to wing through the point, with the weak-side low post relocating into the vacated gap as the zone shifts toward the ball.
Zone OffenseAges 13–15, Ages 16+
The breakdown
Reads & options
- 1.If the zone overplays the skip pass, hit the top player for a middle catch and immediate re-reversal back the other way.
- 2.The relocating post can seal for a direct entry pass instead of just filling the gap if his defender loses track of him.
- 3.Attack the short corner on the ball side once the zone has shifted fully, since that's usually the biggest gap after a skip.
Coaching points
- The pass has to beat the zone's shift — reverse the ball with one or two passes, not a slow, telegraphed swing.
- The relocating post should read the zone's shift and move into the open gap, not a fixed spot regardless of coverage.
- Shooters catching the skip pass need their feet set before the catch, since there won't be time to gather afterward.
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