Like in real-world psychology, the Zone beyond the Zone is a state that can be reached only within the normal Zone and through a portal or entryway. In the anime series, the Zone beyond the Zone is sealed behind a closed, metal doorway with an unidentifiable gatekeeper who wards off athletes from entering. For example, Murasakibara, while possessing exceptional blocking and dunking skills, couldn't access the Zone until he realized during his match again Seirin High that he actually liked the sport. As noted multiple times in the two seasons, the Zone can only be accessed by players who not only have prodigy-like abilities but also have a passion for playing basketball. Aside from Taiga Kagami, who forced his way into the Zone, the members of the Generation of Miracles are the only other characters who can enter it. In the anime series, The Zone is highly selective and restrictive. RELATED: Kuroko's Basketball: Who Are the Uncrowned Kings? According to Psychology Today, the Zone is created when the inner ear's vestibular reflexes form a connection to the center of the Earth when an athlete accelerates. As it's a state of mind, it can be achieved so long as the athlete can cast away external feelings of failure, desperation, discomfort, and anxiety during the duration of the sport played (e.g. In real-world sports, The Zone is not as selective as it might sound.
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