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235487.8 in reply to 235487.7
Date: 2/4/2013 8:05:27 AM
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Wow 42 fouls is certainly something to be careful about. I always try to strike a balance between finding things out myself and listening to people with experience to prevent stupid mistakes. I used 2-3 zone a couple of time, but now I know that it wasn't coincidence that the last time I used it both my starting and backup SF (who were actually both SG's) fouled out in 22 minutes.

I got a big game tomorrow against the team I'm tied with for the first spot, and he only uses LI. Since I don't have an SF with good ID I'll just use M2M. Thank you!

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Date: 2/4/2013 8:17:04 AM
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I think the problem with 2-3 is that we have this debate in the first place. Anytime you play a 2-3 you are taking a risk, because if your opponent switches up on you and doesn't play LI, you're screwed.

I'm not a fan of 2-3 because taking this risk does not guarantee me improved results against an LI, and in some cases, hurts your cause.

There is very little, if any reward for the risk of playing 2-3.

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235487.10 in reply to 235487.9
Date: 2/4/2013 8:52:35 AM
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That's a valid point, though I think that goes for any defensive tactic other than M2M. I was wondering what the benefit was of 2-3, or specifically what it is NOT, since most people say it's not helpful. However if you want to weight the risks and rewards you need to know what both are. The risks area clear but I was wondering if the people that say 2-3 zone is bad have any numbers or facts to back up that statement.

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235487.11 in reply to 235487.10
Date: 2/4/2013 9:34:29 AM
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There are managers who believe 3-2 works pretty well against LI.
They say that in this defence,stops the guards passing to the big guys inside .
I must say that Iam not sure about that ,I never tried that against LI,it seems to me not that great cause you will be out rebound in 3-2, I prefer M2M.

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235487.12 in reply to 235487.11
Date: 2/4/2013 10:14:02 AM
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Yes I have heard that as well, but I was wondering what the actual effects are. Personal experiences, numbers or facts that point it out or specific games that show something like the huge amount of fouls a 2-3 zone causes.

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235487.14 in reply to 235487.10
Date: 2/4/2013 12:47:45 PM
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That's a valid point, though I think that goes for any defensive tactic other than M2M. I was wondering what the benefit was of 2-3, or specifically what it is NOT, since most people say it's not helpful. However if you want to weight the risks and rewards you need to know what both are. The risks area clear but I was wondering if the people that say 2-3 zone is bad have any numbers or facts to back up that statement.


The one benefit the 2-3 does have that is actually worthwhile is the increase to rebounding. It's very situational whether that increase in rebounding and the inside defense is worth the penalty to OD, which is severe not only against jump shots but at preventing passes down low, but there are situations where it can be a sensible decision.

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Date: 2/6/2013 5:00:44 PM
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235487.17 in reply to 235487.16
Date: 2/6/2013 11:05:19 PM
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I am a fan of the 3-2 against LI, because really the best way to defend IS is to not allow it. The difference in % between contested vs. uncontested IS is generally not that large. If you allow the ball inside, your opponent is going to make shots sooner or later. This is where the big gap between 3-2 vs outside offenses and 2-3 vs LI comes in.

With a 3-2, giving up some ID to contest a JS or 3 pt FG cuases him to shoot maybe 20-30% worse than he would have had they been open. Where as the reward for giving up OD in favor of contesting an IS is much smaller.

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