Here we play with FOB tackle (including front corners tackles), essentially to make the running game
easier.
Yes, easier because it was frustrating to see a defensive player randomly (blocked in a pile, for example) touching the RB with his back with no defense strategy reason : with FOB it happens less often
Without the FOB rule, if my running back run and hits (side or back) a defense figure, we were not happy with the fact the defense play didn't choose to touch the running back.
No defensive intention, just luck. And we didn't find that realistic at all (when we see a real game, rushing and contact doesn't mean tackle for sure).
The FOB rule is easier to marshall too, I believe.
It's my newbie point of view
I guess some "master coaches" will say the opposite, making their running play easier without FOB rule but with better tweaking and better strategy ?
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mid-ohio does fob (including front corners) on runs for the first 10 yards from scrimmage, then it is any touch after 10 yds. It is any touch always on qb runs, pass plays and special teams.
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is that rule used to make the passing play more difficult ? it's interesting, since I believe FOB is especially good for running play.