"zone defense" meaning in English

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          "text": "Outside shooting is essential to beating a zone defense.",
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        "A defense in which each player covers an area of the court."
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        "(basketball, soccer) A defense in which each player covers an area of the court."
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        "(basketball, soccer) A defense in which each player covers an area of the court."
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