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I don't understand what you mean when you say that you don't teach kids to play defense. Whether man or zone, there is plenty to teach on the defensive side, one main thing being move your feet.
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I don't think kids that only learn zone learn how to move and read and anticipate as well as kids that have been taught only zone. Most youth league coaches that use zone have the same philosophy as you, the kids are not smart enough, or attentive enough to play man to man. That is just not true. My daughter's 1st and 2nd grade team plays great man to man D. Sure, they don't always stay with their girl, but they are learning. If I just told them to stay in a spot and play that area, they would not learn near as much.
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