Adrian - Well stated. Even if I don't see it completely the way you do. But isn't that the REAL attraction of this hobby - the way we each look at the same thing but see it in a slightly different to completely different way? If we use our imagination, everything football related IS in there. And beauty IS in the eye of the beholder. :::::segue::::: Has anyone told you lately that you have a beautiful mind?

TomKat - If I read your method correctly, I tried it. Hopefully I followed the directions in the desired manor. From what I understand it looks and feels very much like the NHFL ATTAC passing method but with a reverse twist. I.E., instead of throwing an accurate pass first (hitting the ATTAC passing target before going to the ball), you have the receiver and defenders react to the planned route. If the receiver hits the ball the O coach then has to hit the target (an accurate pass). If a defender hits the ball then the D coach attempts the pass. While having the D coach throw that pass may seem very awkward to many, it makes perfect gaming sense. It would be a completely fair way to resolve the situation. IF I understand it all correctly,,,,, If I got it wrong it wouldn't be the first time. Feel free to throw rotten veggies and soured fruit at me.

In gaming terms, replication techniques and styles of play fall into the three basic categories: 1) Arcade - Let er rip from start to finish. 2) Simulation - Stopping the action only for tactical purposes, be it basic or technical, yet certainly limited. 3) Reenactment - A blow by blow total reproduction of an action or event. Usually reserved for history buffs wanting to replicate an exact historical event. Sometimes used with specific historical situations, giving each side/team a chance to see what they would do in that exact situation.

Hobbyists and casual gamers are usually attracted to arcade, simulation or a concoction/mix thereof. Gamers are usually attracted to simulation, reenactment or a concoction/mix thereof. The "RIGHT" method to use is the one that gets you on the board with good company to have a good time. The rest may seem important to us on a more personal level. But I assure you, it IS far less important how you choose to replicate pass plays than it is who you are sharing board time with.

Fun, Food, Friends,
-Mike Pratt