[Ray F]

Nor-bear: When it comes to solitaire rules, I have two approaches. First, use the rule-set of an up coming MF event in a short solitaire season just to acclimate to the rules and to see what is possible with my team. Second, when just playing to relax and to keep the game in the hands of the players and bases I like to use the sticks on pass plays and I like to use play action on every offensive play. In other words I do not call run or pass before the snap but rather after the first stop. After the first snap I survey the field to see what is available, if there is a convenient hand-off/pitch within two base lengths of the QB that may be my play. If there is shovel pass within the constraints of the rules or longer pass using sticks that may be the play call. Obviously, the longer you have the board on determines the types of options available to you. There is only one board stop and this is where you make your decision to pass, run, QB keeper etc. On defense I use a standard D suitable for stopping ether the run or the pass. This method works for me and keeps the results in the hands of the players. Enjoy. Ray F.