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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ADJUST. An adjust is the process of picking up a player and turning the dial on its TTC base (or brushing the prongs on a rookie base) and then placing the player back on the field in the same exact spot and orientation.

ANGLE. An angle is the process of turning a base to face in a different direction. The “angle” is made by rotating the base on an imaginary axis in the center of the base so that it faces a different direction. When angling a base, it must maintain the original distance between itself and the object it is being angled toward. Being out of bounds does not disqualify an eligible player from being angled.

COMPLETION. A pass is complete if it hits any part of an eligible receiver's base or figure on the fly. Passes may not be thrown to receivers who are covered (see definition of covered receiver). A pass is complete to the first player it strikes. The player receiving the completed pass may not be angled or adjusted.

COVERAGE SACK. A coverage sack occurs on a pass play when the offensive coach shuts off the board and has no eligible receivers at which to attempt a pass ( i.e. all five eligible receivers are specifically covered, more than 5 yards behind the quarterback, or out of bounds). The play is then down at the spot of the quarterback.

COVERED RECEIVER. When any part of an eligible receiver's base is in contact with any part of a defender's base, that receiver is considered "covered." Any pass hitting that receiver is incomplete.

ENGAGED. A player is considered to be engaged when any part of its base is in contact with any part of an opposing team player's base. An engaged player is never allowed to be angled or adjusted.

FALLEN PLAYERS. Figures may fall during the course of a play. If the fallen figure is a ball carrier, then the play is immediately dead and marked by the forward most portion of the base (not the figure). If eligible, a fallen player may be angled and adjusted and stood up right at the forward spot of the base.

FORWARD PROGRESS. At any time when the ball carrier runs backwards (or loses forward progress) the coach on offense may elect to turn off the game and call the play down at that point.

GAP. The gap is the space between players on the offensive line. The offensive linemen (center, guards, tackles and tight ends) must be spaced exactly one “rookie” base width apart when setting up a play from scrimmage.

INTERCEPTION. A pass hitting a defensive player on the fly is an interception. The "covered receiver" rule does not apply to defenders. A pass hitting a defensive player is an interception even if its base is in contact with an offensive player's base. If the player who intercepted the pass is not engaged, it may be angled and adjusted for an interception return.

OUT OF BOUNDS. If any portion of the ball carrier's base touches the out of bounds line, the play is stopped. The ball is marked at the point where the ball carrier's base first touched the out of bounds line.

QB SUBSTITUTION. QB substitution is defined as the process whereby the offensive coach removes the player in the quarterback position and puts the triple threat quarterback in its place in the exact same position and orientation on the field. The offensive coach may make the substitution either before the board is turned on to run the play or when turning off the board to attempt a pass.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS: Prior to every phase of the tournament, officials will inspect all equipment used in the tournament. Any questions about the validity of the equipment being used should be addressed with an Convention staff member before the game begins. The staff member may disallow any equipment that it feels violates the rules or spirit of the rules. The Rules Committee also makes final judgments on rules interpretations, remedies and disqualifications.

STACKING. Stacking is defined as lining up one player directly behind another with little or no space between the players' bases (like a train) in order to get extra pushing power. Stacking is illegal on defense. A linebacker, for example, may not be stacked directly behind a defensive lineman. Any player that is set in the straight line path behind another defensive player must be at least 5 yards farther behind the line of scrimmage than the player in front of it. As an example, assume that a defensive lineman is set on the 50- yard line (the line of scrimmage) and on the left hash mark. A linebacker also set on that same left hash mark can be no closer than the 45-yard line (5 yards farther off the line of scrimmage than the lineman in a straight line in front of it). On offense, stacking behind offensive linemen or receivers is also illegal. One exception, however, is that some stacking is allowed in the offensive backfield. The quarterback may be stacked directly behind the center and a running back may be stacked behind a quarterback or behind another running back. (Remember, by rule, any running backs must be at least 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage).

STATIONARY PLAYER. A stationary player is a player on a base with the prongs cut out so that it does not move when the board is turned on. These players are typically used to mark the spot of a quarterback, kicker, punter, kick returner or punt returner.

TACKLE. The ball carrier is tackled when any part of its base comes into contact with any part of an opposing player's base. The ball is downed at the forward point of the ball carrier's base.


- If you thought Miggle stamped and decaled are the same, and should both be allowed in the National Championship in Detroit next month?
Yes, they are the same, as long as people aren't adding anything. Any Miggle product (stamped or decaled) should be allowed.
2- When you pass, can you move around the board to pass from anywhere or do you have to stay on your side of the game board?
Yes, you can move around the board and pass from anywhere. You do not need to stay on your side.

3- Can you use Pro-Line dials on Any Tournament base shell?
Yes, as long as it is a Miggle product and they are not changed in any way.

We apologize for having to enforce the base rule to ONLY include NEW Convention bases, but it's always a "few" who have to ruin it for everyone. Early on at our conventions, we allowed any and all bases and guess what happened??? There were a "few" people who "weighted" bases in any number of ways which made it an unfair game for others. This was brought to our attention and that is why we decided to do different color bases each year. As it turned out, this was a good thing. Miggle's goal is always to be "fair" and to allow a "level playing field" for all who play in the tournaments. We do allow everyone to "tweak" their bases when they get them.

You can't add tape or anything to hold the figure on the base.
QB rolling out, if you call pass and your QB rolls out and you want him to run, don't stop the board, you have to keep him moving. Once you stop it, you must pass, or it is a sack. That's the way I read it.

Must represent the same team on offense and defense.