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I was looking at the tactics menu, and I noticed there are far more outside based defense tactics than inside ones.


This, I think, is where some of the complaining about 2-3 could be mitigated. (note: I am not saying the 2-3 is or is not broken). This new tactic would provide another option for people who think the 2-3 is broken. For example, people say that the FCP is very ineffective, but no one complains because they have a multitude of other options to choose from.

This new tactic would provide a boost to inside defense and rebounding, but would rely on total team inside defense to prevent manuevering by big men, or drives by guards. It would effectively try to stop all shots but 3s and long 2s.
It would differ 2-3 by not relying so much on shotblocking by bigs, but rather inside defense by guards.


Now, I think the tactic should be introduced in PLs and scrimmages in order to test it and make sure it is not too strong or weak. Then, maybe later, 2 or 3 seasons from now, introduced for cup and league play.

What do you guys think?

This new tactic would provide a boost to inside defense and rebounding, but would rely on total team inside defense to prevent manuevering by big men, or drives by guards. It would effectively try to stop all shots but 3s and long 2s.
It would differ 2-3 by not relying so much on shotblocking by bigs, but rather inside defense by guards.

Might be a good idea.

Then by the same token there should be a tactic called "Hang around the three point line". Players should just stand/chill outside/just inside the three point arc and stop only shots taken from there. Might help getting stops by blocking the sight of their guards trying to pass to the inside (but heck you can even lob inside blindfolded). But the downside of this tactic is the opponent's bigs will have a great time practicing for the dunk contest.

Well I've seen people actually packing the inside at U15 level to stop drives to the basket, but doesn't the NBA have something like a defensive 3 second violation? I mean since BB is modeled after the NBA, it's possible they have the defensive 3 second call as well, though I've never seen it in my life.