The way we play it in MPFL is very simple. After the handoff, or catch, the ball-carrier is given the ball, placed back on the board in the exact spot, and the play delelops. If a defender's hand is touching the ball or the ball carrier's arm at the time of a sub-sequent stoppage, the ball has been stripped away.

The ball is dropped and the recovery effort begins.

I use repro "defensive back" figures (the dude with the outstretched arms) as inside linebackers. My Harry Carson and Sam Huff were ball-stripping masters. Next year, Short, Pierce, and Emmons will be handling those duties.

This happens often as I once forced three fumbles in one game and put one on the ground myself.

Hope this helps you.