I agree. FOB is more realistic to me. In addition, if o-line spacing is at least half a base apart then that makes for realistic holes in the line for both the running back AND linebacker to squeeze through. This is more conducive to FOB tackling then watching a locked scrum move up and down the field.

I agree, we play with one base width between each player position on the field, and 3yards minimal lenght between players alignements. So staking is not possible. Add FOB to that, and you see (in our beginner way of playing) a lot less not intented tackles ;)



EDIT : I suddenly wondered myself if we were speaking about the same thing :

for me the FOB tackling rule is that : the defensive player can ONLY tackle making a contact between his own front base side (and front corners) and anywhere on the offensive player base. In one word, the front of base and front corners of bases rule concerns ONLY the defensive player.

Do you agree with that ? :confused:

Yes Dmitri, that is what most of us are speaking of.

OK, thank you Don, for a moment I was afraid that the FOB tackle rule concerned the front bases of both opponents...that would be tuff to tackle in that circumstances (= front base to front base only), I guess :D

360 Degrees
 

Front of base tackling requires that the front of the defenders’ base must contact any part of the ball carrier’s base. An example would be the ball carrier’s base is hit on its side by the front of the defender’s base. Another example would be the ball carrier’s base is hit on its rear by the front of the defender’s base. Basically speaking, 360 degrees of the ball carrier’s base can be hit by the front of the defender’s base.

Maurice

The Electric Coach

OK, it's just the way I play thmbsp$ and I like that rule !


thank you for the detailed explanation.

I will tell you what I hate more than anything. My Olineman is engaged with a Dlineman head to head and my RB is going threw the hole and he is called down because the RB brushes the side of the Dlineman. Remember that the OL and DL are engaged head to head. COME ON MAN!!

That's the whole point!
 

FOB rewards good line play. You have to train the OL to stay on the block and teach the DL to get off and expose as much of the base as possible. This is why any touch normally are not more physical than FOB. Just my 2 cents.

Amen, I mean unless the D lineman has more than half of his base exposed I dont think this should be a tackle. If he is fully engaged then I say the O line got a good block. But if he is coming off the block then its like he shed the block and made the tackle. I guess this would make alot of controvery but some brushing the side of base is controversial also.mgngcrz

THIS IS FROM A BOOK
 

COACHES,


This is from a book in regards to linebacker tackling.


A linebacker must adhere the fundamentals critical to proper tackling. As he approaches the ball carrier, he must lower his hip, come to a balanced position, and keep his head up, drive his helmet across the front of the ballcarriers numbers, wrap up with both hands and grab cloth. He must run through the ball carrier, keeping his feet moving until the ballcarrier is on the ground. A perfect tackle is rare, but linebackers must learn the fundamentals of proper tackling so they make individual tackles WITHOUT THE HELP FROM THE REST OF THE DEFENSE.
***How do we translate that on the miniature football circuit. LIKE ELECTRIC COACH SAID, "YOU MUST KNOW YOUR TEAM "


**WITH THAT SAID, COACHES WHO PRACTICE ALOT
How does an upcoming coach get to know his team properly ? So they can tackle the right way.