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Hi,

I'm new to the league (joined 1 wk only). I'm trying to figure out whats the difference between these 2 offense? For motion offense it's focus on jump shooters, am i correct?

In princeton the pace is lower and the team is doing better inside work... but IMO, princeton sucks :)

In princeton the pace is lower and the team is doing better inside work... but IMO, princeton sucks

Princeton is weird. By description, at least, it's supposed to be an "outside/inside" tactic, which means your players will shoot more 3-point shots and layups, but less mid-range jump shot. This can be compared to Motion, where the focus is on 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots (less layups).

My impression is that the two performed somewhat identically in terms of shot selection (lots of threes, little of everything else), but my impression is not all that extensive.

Maybe Princeton requires good offensive flow, which is probably the biggest weak link for the average BB team. Interesting to see how a team with good passing (and driving?) does with Princeton.

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Here's a Princton vs Motion game. This game was played last week.

I didn't put in my good passers on PG/SG, that's why my flow is just inept. Otherwise it would have been average(med)

I managed to google some more info on these 2 offense:

Motion Offense:
(http://www.cybersportsusa.com/hooptactics/motiondefault.a...)

Players must be a complete player and develop their triple threat skills.
In a motion offense, every player plays each position, it requires that all players develop their triple threat (Pass, Drive & Shot) skills to their utmost. In developing these fundamental skills players become complete players which not only contributes to an improve team effort, but also provide long-term benefits for future play.

Princeton Offense:
(http://www.cybersportsusa.com/hooptactics/princetonoffens...)

The Princeton offense is adaptable to attacking any type of defenses. Most opponent game plans include playing aggressively and extending defensive pressure in effort to disrupt and speed up game tempo; however, with the middle of the court wide open, this plays right into the hands of the Princeton Offense which is loaded with back cut reads. The real strength of Princeton Offense, strong outside shooting along with offensive patience, will punish any team that elects to play a sagging man to man or zone defense.

Both offense need complete players (players who can drive, shoot, pass).

But are there any clear difference between this 2 offense in term of scoring in BB?

This is also the conclusion i got after some research, i'm just not sure how it would apply in BB games. From the eariler game posted, the stats are more or less identical, I'm just surprised Princeton offense never generated more FT.

Please use the Help forums for inquiries such as this - you should be able to get the answers you need there.

/Juiced