[Anthony D Burgess]

Coaches on either team are confined to there sideline area in real football, QB's throw passes from there current position on the field.

After observation of games played I noticed that when kicking coaches stayed on there side of the field, but when it came down to passing they were given a free pass to move around to gain an advantage to complete a pass using the same figure, ( TTQB ). So how is it fair that you use the same figure but have a different rule in place for passing and kicking ?

In real football everything is done from there sidline, calling plays, coaching, etc, while the players execute the play that is called. Staying on you're side of the field speeds the game up.

Durring the game the QB is performing under pressure. He is not in control of the defensive rush.

A lot of things that were done in the current game of EF/MF have never been questioned, so in an effort to advance this hobby steps were taken to bring the feeling and understanding of the game home.

The MPFL System doesn't follow the same guidlines as EF/MF. You're not given the creature comforts of the old way of playing, thus taking one out of there comfort zone and not allowing them to rely on how well you can use a prop ( TTQB ) witch has nothing to do with coaching or player performance, but causes you to rely on actual football knowledge with the players performance.

Does the QB in real football ask the defender to move out of the way so he can have a better angle to throw the ball ? IE You moving around the game board to attempt a pass .

Does the coach in real football go any were he wants to go ? No ! He has an area that he MUST stay in.

Does the coach in real football control the game ? IE You stopping the board when a receiver comes open or to avoid a sack. No the game is under the control of the officials IE the controled stoppages of the MPFL System.

This system is set up to not just look like actual football, but to bring about feeling that come from the game, from every position on and off the field, players, coaches, and officials.

Originally Posted by Shabby J

Anthony, what's the purpose for having to stay on your sideline when using the TTQB to pass? Don't most leagues and friendlies allow movement around the sides and behind the endzone for passing? I think most guys who practice passing do it from behind the intended receivers, I could be wrong though.

Your style adds another variable to the passing game, as it's supposed to be more of a football simulation yet, passing from the sideline is definitely odd and very unlike actual football.


Curious, because I posted a while ago to ask this specific question, not of you or your style, but just in general.


Shabby J