Passing Idea - Thoughts/Reactions

[MplsTom]

I like the TTQB because it forces the coach to learn to pass well and I also like the passing sticks because it brings the defense more into play. Great passers can hit an 80-95% clip which makes it extremely tough to stop an offense.

I thought, if I had another tourney, that I'd try something like this to give the defense a bit more of a chance and increase the sweaty palms of the passer:

- TTQB passing allowed. Runner down after completion (similar to Buzzfest). However, any unengaged defender within a certain distance (let's say a blue stick) of the receiver may be lifted and placed anywhere behind the front of the base of the receiver.

This would allow for guys who are close to covering the receiver to be brought more into the play and give the passer something to think about when it comes to INT's.

Thoughts?

[Ray F]

Tom: I like the way you think, you’re always bringing fresh ideas to the game. Placing your Chess Piece (D-Back) in the vicinity of the receiver, but behind, mimics the good closing speed found in most d-backs.
Pros: Makes the offense think about throwing into traffic, brings more realism, potential for turnover.
Cons: Adds another element of time to each passing play for defensive decision making and the placement of players (limit 2).

This concept would work well in a “Front of the Base” tackling rule-set with no sticks at all, where the running game could be on par with the passing game. Thanks, Ray F.

[Anthony D Burgess]

I like the idea that you have. However the most important thing to keep in mind that there must be balanced.

No one should have an advantage over the other because of the type of pass is done.

If a pass is done, all players need to have a right to, catch the ball. If that right is taken away you give an advantage to the offense, and hender the defense.

Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by MplsTom

I like the TTQB because it forces the coach to learn to pass well and I also like the passing sticks because it brings the defense more into play. Great passers can hit an 80-95% clip which makes it extremely tough to stop an offense.

I thought, if I had another tourney, that I'd try something like this to give the defense a bit more of a chance and increase the sweaty palms of the passer:

- TTQB passing allowed. Runner down after completion (similar to Buzzfest). However, any unengaged defender within a certain distance (let's say a blue stick) of the receiver may be lifted and placed anywhere behind the front of the base of the receiver.

This would allow for guys who are close to covering the receiver to be brought more into the play and give the passer something to think about when it comes to INT's.

Thoughts?

[Anthony D Burgess]

Test it out to see if what you do has an effect on other areas of you're game play.

Don't rush it !!!!!!!! Take you're time and good luck !!!!!

Tom,

That's an interesting idea. I hear you about guys that can hit in the 80-95%. What I would like to see is a pass clock. You could use a darkroom timer set to 4 seconds. The board goes on, the offensive coach has less than 4 seconds to turn off the board and get a receiver free. Now if a receiver gets in the open, the coach has 5 seconds to pass. That pressure will help bring the completion ratios down and more realistic. Now if the play goes to 4 seconds and the darkroom timer turns off the board it's coverage sack. OK... so now how do I stop the mugging at the line of scrimmage? Just mandate that the CB's cannot have their arms extended past the front of the base.

Wally

[BAXTER]

Now I like the way that YOU think. Actually, this is not the first time I've read about some of your ideas that I agree with 100%, but this is the first time I've decided ti chime-in.

Love the idea.

-Adrian-

[MplsTom]

I agree that a timer of X seconds to actually pass the ball would help make things more interesting.

I think most guys turn the switch off within 4 seconds so I'm not sure how much that would change things except if you have to select and point to your open receiver within X seconds (like High Voltage). Then combine the clock to throw.

I always see "liberty" taken with this as guys ask for clarifications "is he touching", etc.

One kudo to Adrian. He's not only the best passer I've seen, but a guy who will play so many different rule styles and sets and excel in all of them. He doesn't just rely on his awesome passing and one rule set...he'll figure out the best way to compete using whatever rule set is laid out.

Keep the ideas coming!