Step 1

Pull

Step 2

Disguised as man defense.

Step 3

4 and 5 pick up all in-cuts, regardless of who is cutting.

Step 4

continued...

Step 5

6 will cover all break side cuts.

Step 6

reset....

Step 7

players marking handlers (1 & 3) can poach back to help clog lanes, especially on the break side to help 6.

Step 8

and....

Step 9

second example

Step 10

reset....

Step 11

7 covers all deep throws

Step 12

reset...

Step 13

if the point continues without a turnover and the O realizes they are not playing a true man D, the D can transition into straight man D, or break into a zone as shown. 1, 2, and 3 form the cup. 4 and 5 clog lanes and pick up poppers. 6 and 7 play deeps.

Step 14

or 6 can play a mid-deep while 7 plays a deep-deep, allowing 4 and 5 to pinch in closer.