For everyone to stay at home if they was sick
Some of the reasons for using a zone defense are: The opposing team has a player/players too quick (in the case of guards) or too big (in the case of forwards or centers) for a man-to-man defense to be effective. Many zones pack defenders in the lane but allow the offensive team to take long-range shots
Governmental and public admiration
Dilution is a term for thinning
