Will players learn a new formation faster if they actually play in it? I ran a man-to-man last season in Tark but started practicing zone about halfway through the year, since I eventually want to switch to it, but I kept running man-to-man while I built up the IQ's. This year, I'm thinking I have an opportunity to switch up my defenses depending on the opponent, which will be a nice luxury... but suppose I run mostly man-to-man again this year. Will the IQ's for zone across my team go up more slowly? Would I be better off running mostly zone in games this year to get my players to learn it more thoroughly for the long-term? I've also got 25 minutes in zone practice right now.

Thanks!

Not to bump a post or anything but an answer to this question would be very helpful. Thanks!

I don't think the effect from playing the offense or defense is significant if it exists at all.

It exists, but it's not very significant.

Ok, works for me. Thank you for the responses!