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From: schwadro@aecom.UUCP (David Schwadron)
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Subject: Re: Re: zone defense in NBA
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Date: Sun, 10-Mar-85 22:42:48 EST
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> 	     I doubt it would open anything up. The five defenders
> 	 would simply outline the key. The "middle" might be open
> 	 but you wouldn't be able to get to the middle.

	I dont know about this. Would you give up a 8 foot baseline
shot? I admit it would hurt the offensive inside game a litle
but it would require constant motion and would be exciting. I dont
like the man to man rule at all. Look at the knicks or lakers trapping
defense, isnt that exciting? Zones would add strategy and tactics to
the game. The passing game would be emphasized more to "break down" 
the zone. Finally, the offensive rebounding would pick up since the 
defense cannot just "camp" arround the basket for rebounds.

Im interested on how opinion is divided on this subject?

							schwady