i know the 3-2 is designed to defend the perimeter shooters, but does it also lead to increased steals and unforced errors?

i realize it wont do so to the degree of a pressing D (and obviously it will be better than the 2-3), but should we expect it to be better than m2m at creating TO's?

have any of you had success with the 3-2 in D1 against good competition?

I've never run the 3-2 but it makes sense it would create a few more turnovers than avg., especially if you have speed...

I have only used the 3-2 against a strong perimeter. I know other coaches have used it randomly. I am pretty sure it is not nearly as good at forcing TOs compared to M2M but someone who has used it more may be in a better position to comment.

I used the 3-2 in my D2 Top 25 game last night with great success. :)

I read a thread here about a month or two ago that the 3-2 is greatly enhanced if you have a SF who is very athletic and fast (which I do). And I've mixed the 3-2 with the 2-3 all year and it's my impression that the 3-2 does in fact increase turnovers and steals. My control experiment is compromised perhaps in that I mix a press in with my zone. But I digress.

hmmm... okay

good info hack.

are you saying that you allways run zone/press? or that you sometimes mixr in the press?

eiither way, its nice to hear that youve had some success with the 3-2

There was a time that I practiced both the zone and press and didn't always run the press. But since I reached the prestige I'm at now, I always run press. What I meant is I always run press/zone, but gameplan whether I run 3-2 vs 2-3. Since my SF is a stud, I pretty much always run 3-2 unless the team I'm playing plays PF-PF-C or PF-C-C in their front court or they are just a fantastic rebounding team.

One other thing... most look at how well the other team shoots from the perimeter vs the post to decide whether to go 3-2 vs 2-3. I use +/- to combat that. In deciding 2-3 vs 3-2, I think rebounding is number 1. Then I look at how well the PG can pass the ball. If he's 90+, I'm more likely to go 2-3 and vice-versa.

Finally, if you've got tremendous shot-blockers at PF and C like I do, then you'll see why I love 3-2. Especially if the other PG has a high BH rating. Let him penetrate, then swat! :)

I have only had success with the 3-2 when I had big guys that could rebound. If I have good rebounders I have found that a 3-2 with a -1 to -3 setting can be effective. I haven't noticed more turnovers with a 3-2 vs a 2-3, but that could be because I play - settings usually with the 3-2.