General
box-and-one
What does box-and-one mean?
A hybrid defense with four defenders in a box zone and one chasing the opponent's best scorer man-to-man.
"They threw a box-and-one at their leading scorer."
Origin
Named for the box shape plus the 'one' chaser.
Frequently asked questions
What is a box-and-one defense?
It's a hybrid defense where four players form a box zone and one defender chases the opponent's best scorer man-to-man.
When do teams use a box-and-one?
Usually to shut down a single dominant scorer while still protecting the paint with a zone.
Where does the name box-and-one come from?
It's named for the box shape the four zone defenders make, plus the 'one' player chasing the star.
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