Application of zone-defense and its offensive and defensive features at 15th World Men's Basketball Championship

The zone-defense technique statistics and analysis were made with regard to games in the 15th World Men's Basketball Championship,and the features of offensive and defensive methods the world's elite teams used in the championship were studied.It showed that more and more elite basketball teams in the world were using zone-defense,especially Type 2-3.Applying zone-defense,the defense space is large and flexible,zone-defense and person to person defense can complement each other and switch frequently,and the defense are diversified.The main offensive method in offensive zone-defense is the combination of swift long pass,timely breakthrough and outside shot.