Smash Down vs Match-up Zone - FastModel Sports

Published 03/26/2018 by Rory Hamilton Favorite Send to FastDraw Print Embed

About This Play/Drill

This is a set to run vs a Match-up Zone Defense. "Smash Down" is the counter to "Smash" and looks to take advantage of the middle defender of the zone staying low and anticipating getting sealed.

Blog Post: Keys to Attacking a Match-up Zone

  • Basketball Play - Smash Down vs Match-up Zone
  • Basketball Play - Smash Down vs Match-up Zone
  • Basketball Play - Smash Down vs Match-up Zone
  • Basketball Play - Smash Down vs Match-up Zone
  • Play begins with wing pass from 1 to 3.

  • 1 gets the ball right back from 3.

  • 3 then cuts to block just like Smash. 1 passes to 2 player at top of key.

  • As soon as 2 receives pass, 5 screens the middle of the zone. 2 hits 4 flashing to the ball.