Update
More insight after my second scrimmage using both the TTQB and pass simulation/placement (PS).
The first go round I found that the game was opened up and more realistic incorporating PS into the passing game. This time I've adjusted defensively and it was rough going for my offenses. I sharpened my zone defense and this made it harder for pass placement. I experimented with corner coverage and found that by allowing a bump and run coverage where after initial contact I stop to turn my corners to run with the WR right into my deep safeties while dropping back a linebacker or 2 made it difficult to place the ball for my receivers to run to. In fact, several times I was faced with having to use the TTQB where I didn't have to during the first scrimmage or just take an incomplete. I found myself getting engrossed in the action down field and forgot to pay attention to the pass rush. I'm improving defensively in this area of the game as well and ended up having my QB's sacked 3 times because of not paying attention. This REALLY made it more interesting. I found it funny trying to devise a strategy against myself. My passing percentage also went down because of not being able to hit the long pass with either passing style (sigh...practice, practice, practice!). As many of you know the longer the pass the longer the placement stick. The longest in my set is 15 yards and on every occasion my receivers missed the mark, including my fastest and straightest guys. Gotta work on that.
My findings so far on PS:
Pros - a more exciting game, implore more strategies, great for solitaire play, forces you to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your WRs and DBs (I know you probably need to know this with the TTQB as well but work with me here).
Cons - It slows the game down a bit, especially in solitaire play (I'm sure you know why).
Again, I'm NOT promoting one style over another but combining the 2 seems like more fun in my humble opinion.
Would love to hear the experiences of other coaches about this.
~Peace
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