Zone Press Progressions: 1-2-2 3/4 Court to Man & 2-2-1 to 2-3 Zone

with Anthony Latina
Sacred Heart University Head Coach;
Sacred Heart University Assistant Coach from 2005 to 2013;
Central Connecticut Assistant Coach from 1999 to 2005;
UMass Lowell Assistant Coach from 1995 to 1999;
played college basketball for Brandeis University

Build Pressure, Control Tempo, Force Turnovers & Flow Into Organized Defense!
In Zone Press Progressions: 1-2-2 3/4 Court to Man & 2-2-1 to 2-3 Zone, Sacred Heart's Anthony Latina walks you through the strategies, adjustments, and techniques that make zone press defense a cornerstone of his program's success.

Coach Latina shares the exact progressions, rotations, and teaching points he uses to install two highly effective zone presses that can be tailored to any level.

What You'll Learn:

• The 1-2-2 three-quarter court press that flows naturally into half-court man-to-man defense
• The 2-2-1 three-quarter court press, ideal for slowing tempo and transitioning into a 2-3 zone
• Where to trap, how to rotate, and the communication required to avoid breakdowns
• Personnel placement to maximize speed, length, and rim protection
• When to use each press to force turnovers or manage the game clock

Whether you're looking to generate quick scoring bursts, change defensive looks, or simply wear down opponents, this video equips you with the tools to install and adjust your press based on your players and your goals.

Perfect for high school and college coaches alike, this video will give you multiple pressure systems, detailed adjustments, and the confidence to press with purpose!

74 minutes. 2025.