How do you scout Defense?

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

But, teams that play in the far zone don't have to play defense and teams that play defense don't have to stay in the far zone.

I'm also not sure I agree with your definition of defense, either. Like my previous football example, a run-focused, ball controlled offense does inhibit the opponent from scoring, but I've never heard anyone call it defense. As would rebounding in basketball is not generally called defense. In my opinion, defense is an action where the main purpose is to not let the opponent score points. Thus, clearing balls from the far zone is not defense because its main purpose is to score or get balls into scoring position. There are many actions or stratigizes that does have some aspect of defense, but I wouldn't call them "defensive strategies".

First, I definitely question your assertion that the "main purpose" of clearing balls is to get balls into scoring position. That may be one purpose, but I'd be willing to say that, for many teams, it's not the primary purpose. Especially when facing opponents who are great in the offensive zone (or 469).

Secondly, you can disagree all you want. I don't care what you consider to be "defense" or not (especially in terms of only somewhat equivalent sports analogies). I don't care if I'm playing excellent "defense" or a "ball possession offense" if my opponent's score is low. They both accomplish the same thing, and in my book, it's defense.