I can't really say any more on the subject than what I already said. As usual the real message of the post was lost to arguments of "this versus that."

No need to mention that the purpose was to answer the question of a board member, and not to get in to this type of thing. Passing sticks are universal in MD leagues as far as I know, and in some of the PA leagues. That is my home town so I'm speaking on my own experience. If my point of view is excluding a particular segment, then it is unintentional. Please allow me to answer the question of this individual without turning these posts over to subjects of personal nature.

Once again, passing sticks (when used) are designed to offer the coach an option of ways in which he will pass the football. Both methods are used in accordance with the personal likes and dislikes of the coach, and dictated by the situation on the field. In MPFL, our game boards are 5 ft long (60"), we have multi-stops so that the coaches can adjust their blocking and pursuit, runners and QBs can move and reverse, ect. You are able to use magnets during the play at times to hold your position in the offensive backfield, and on defense to hold linebackers and safties so passing sticks are used to wedge the ball into coverage, throw deep, short, and attach spots on the field.

I'm exhausted and am sorry I wrote this post in the first place.