What are everyone's thoughts about the utilization of a zone defense at the youth level? If it is something you believe in, why, and at what age does it become appropriate?
Here is a link to an article about why zone defense should not be implemented at the youth level if anyone is interested: https://medium.com/@tylercoston/three-reasons-not-to-play-zone-defense-3e738c30f0c5
My thoughts on zone defense is that it has it's purpose in basketball. I do believe that it has been over used for youth basketball and not clearly explaining to them the reasons behind using each zone defense. Youth to me should be taught first to stop players man to man and learn those principles before moving to zone teaching in my opinion.