How does an expert player use 'zoning' to control a specific area on the map during a game?

Zoning is the strategic act of controlling or denying an opponent access to a specific area on the map. An expert player uses this technique to establish an invisible, yet highly effective, boundary that dictates enemy movement and actions. The primary mechanism for expert zoning is the creation of a credible threat: positioning their character or deploying abilities in a way that would inflict significant punishment if an opponent enters the zoned space. This threat leverages the player's damage potential, crowd control abilit....