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312462.22 in reply to 312462.21
Date: 11/18/2021 8:46:45 AM
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I don't have proper numbers to back it up, but some time ago I noticed that my players tend to foul out while playing zone defense. That's why I never play zone defense anymore unless it's a game that won't affect my player's training minutes. I think it's somewhat related to the increase in help defense when playing zone (I remember reading this a very long time ago, that said I'm not sure how accurate it was).

I don't have numbers neither but I always had the feeling that zone defenses (3-2 at least) lower the risk of a given player fouling out : it's supposed to slow the flow of the game a little bit (less possessions = less foul opportunities) and you(re not supposed to have your trainee defending on a big player all game long.


I play zone def quite often, it is optimal when the def values of the defenders are the same, if there is one weaker he is attracting the offense, making more fouls.
So if your aggressive player is the weakest in a zone he could be fouled out quicker than usual, if he is the strongest the fouls may be focused on another player. If he has the same def level of his mates I do not know, maybe less fouls maybe equal, no reasons for making more.

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312462.23 in reply to 312462.22
Date: 11/19/2021 11:16:58 PM
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So if your aggressive player is the weakest in a zone he could be fouled out quicker than usual, if he is the strongest the fouls may be focused on another player.

This is an interesting observation. Maybe this was why I noticed that my trainees were fouling out.

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312462.26 in reply to 312462.25
Date: 11/26/2021 3:15:34 AM
Shohoku CB
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The community we are the ones who keep the game up.

Supporter pack is an example...

I hope that in the news of the new season they put something about it...


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312462.27 in reply to 312462.26
Date: 11/28/2021 3:04:23 PM
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I have so many problems with fouls in my utopian team where I'm training two guys per game and this has been disheartening to say the least...

My main trainee MVP 18 year old https://buzzerbeater.com/player/49941746/overview.aspx

Had 5 and 6 fouls in more than 50% of the games this season.

I use Normal Attack and Individual defense with 'Let them play' instruction

How can I reduce or remove fouls in order to guarantee my trainees ALWAYS 48 minutes? Thank you for any help

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312462.30 in reply to 312462.28
Date: 11/30/2021 12:36:38 AM
Shohoku CB
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BB-Marin Answer of the bb.mail that i sent:

Hi, it's perfectly understandable, no worries.

As for the issue: it is a mistake to consider a player playing 48 minutes per match a realistic scenario. It never happens in real life. Also, some players are more prone to fouls, rather than others, so it's normal to have some foul out more regularly.

I know this is not what you wanted to hear, but these are not valid reasons to change the fouling calculations.

Last edited by THANKS FOR ALL BB at 11/30/2021 12:37:58 AM

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312462.32 in reply to 312462.27
Date: 12/2/2021 5:05:26 AM
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I posted earlier in this thread because one of my trainees also has foul troubles. This is him:

http://www.buzzerbeater.com/player/49624613/overview.aspx

Until recently, he averages over 5 fouls in 36 minutes, even worse than your trainee. In the last 2 games, I decided to make a change, using 3-2 zone defence, and miraculously he had much less fouls! (in one game, he was one of the 3 while in the other game he was one of the 2) I'm not sure whether this will last so I'm just offering a little hope. (note: I have tried 2-3 zone as well. It was even worse in that game)

But like what others have said, maybe a better idea is to sell your trainee and replace him with one that is less foul prone. (although I'm not selling mine coz he is my own HOF draftee)

Last edited by A Good Guy at 12/2/2021 5:05:40 AM

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