noun
zone defense
Sports term for a defensive strategy where each player guards an area rather than a specific opponent. Contrasts with マンツーマンディフェンス (man-to-man defense).
See also: マンツーマンディフェンス
バスケットボールでは、ゾーンディフェンスがよく使われる。
In basketball, zone defense is often used.
The opposing team switched to a zone defense.