X Move for Backline

    An alternative move in covering wing by backman and having him return to backline position, can be achieved through X move both deep or shallow. While move may appear difficult to execute, the opposite is true, and one should remember that the offense must quickly recognize this move; be assured, many do not.

2-3 Zone, B-D Pass, X-move

 2-3 Zone X-Move Deep

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     Here #3 maintains defensive position on B as #1 holds position on high post defense, thus the bump down move is not in force.

B to D

          #5 −   Moves to cover D
          #4 −   Covers low post area
          #3 −   Drops steps and moves across lane to opposite side for rebounding and regrouping
          #1 −   Here is shown moving out to block lane, however, you can have him 'box it'.
          #2 −   As #1 moves, he also moves to cover high post.

          Note:  If #1 'boxes it', #2 drops back for diagonal.

2-3 Zone, B-D, X-move Shallow

2-3 Zone X-move, Shallow/Short

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B to D

          #5 −   Moves to cover D
          #4 −   Maintains position until completes X move then moves for rebounding position
          #3 −   Drops straight back to Box area for post defense
          #1 −   Shown here is box position
          #2 −   Box position looking for diagonal

2-3 Zone, D-B Pass

D to B

          #5 −   Moves to halfway position
          #3 −   Moves into lane, assumes middle position
          #4 −   In lane protecting box
          #1 −   Slides and covers B
          #2 −   Moves to high post defense