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Author: Derek Ashford

A passionate basketball coach and strategist, Derek has dedicated his career to mastering and teaching the intricacies of the 1-3-1 zone defence. With over a decade of experience on the court, he combines his love for the game with a deep understanding of defensive tactics, helping players elevate their skills and teamwork. When he's not coaching, Derek enjoys analysing game footage and sharing insights on his blog, bocce-bar.com.
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1-3-1 Zone Defence: Defensive formations, Alignment strategies, Spacing techniques
  • Defensive Strategies in 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Defensive formations, Alignment strategies, Spacing techniques

  • Derek Ashford
  • 19/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a basketball strategy that positions one player at the top, three across the middle, and one near the basket, creating […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Feedback Methods, Performance Evaluation, Player Development Strategies
  • Coaching Techniques for 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Feedback Methods, Performance Evaluation, Player Development Strategies

  • Derek Ashford
  • 19/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic basketball formation that positions players to balance perimeter coverage with interior protection, effectively disrupting opposing offences. To maximise […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Guard Positioning in Basketball, Perimeter Defence Strategies, Ball Pressure Techniques
  • Player Positioning in 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Guard Positioning in Basketball, Perimeter Defence Strategies, Ball Pressure Techniques

  • Derek Ashford
  • 19/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a tactical formation in basketball that emphasises strong perimeter defence while ensuring a solid presence in the paint. Key to […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Reading the Offence in Basketball, Adjusting Positions, Reacting Quickly
  • Player Positioning in 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Reading the Offence in Basketball, Adjusting Positions, Reacting Quickly

  • Derek Ashford
  • 16/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic basketball formation that places one player at the front, three in the middle, and one at the back, […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Maintaining Discipline, Setting Standards, Reinforcing Values in Coaching
  • Coaching Techniques for 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Maintaining Discipline, Setting Standards, Reinforcing Values in Coaching

  • Derek Ashford
  • 16/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic basketball formation designed to create a balanced defensive structure, positioning one player at the front, three in the […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Transitioning defence, Recovery techniques, Defensive balance
  • Defensive Strategies in 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Transitioning defence, Recovery techniques, Defensive balance

  • Derek Ashford
  • 16/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic basketball formation that positions players to effectively guard against scoring opportunities from both the perimeter and the paint. […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Maintaining Balance in Basketball, Spacing Adjustments, Effective Coverage
  • Player Positioning in 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Maintaining Balance in Basketball, Spacing Adjustments, Effective Coverage

  • Derek Ashford
  • 16/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic basketball formation that places one player at the front, three in the middle, and one at the back, […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Countering Offences, Adapting Strategies, Situational Adjustments
  • Defensive Strategies in 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Countering Offences, Adapting Strategies, Situational Adjustments

  • Derek Ashford
  • 15/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic basketball formation that positions players to balance perimeter and interior defence effectively. By disrupting passing lanes and limiting […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Practice Planning for Coaches, Session Structure, Skill Focus
  • Coaching Techniques for 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Practice Planning for Coaches, Session Structure, Skill Focus

  • Derek Ashford
  • 14/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic basketball formation that effectively positions players to create a robust defensive presence while applying pressure on the ball […]

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Defensive communication, Player responsibilities, Coverage zones
  • Defensive Strategies in 1-3-1 Zone Defence

1-3-1 Zone Defence: Defensive communication, Player responsibilities, Coverage zones

  • Derek Ashford
  • 14/01/2026
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The 1-3-1 zone defence is a strategic formation designed to provide a balanced and flexible defensive structure in team sports. With one player at the […]

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