Facts on the Pass Placement/MPFL

[HOOP]

so i can help you, but understand, i am not saying nothing. it may seem that way but.................

as jimbo said, its on you to find the answers. every question has been answered.
now why cant we answer? because its more than just 1,2,3.
This "game" (another can of worms? trying to keep it simple ) is similar to Monopoly in that everyone has their own style of playing, their own set of rules. same basic principle, but different ways of playing. in order to get an understanding of how everyone plays, stay on this board for a few days and read. find threads started by Anthony Burgess, he is always talking about his style. its like doing a webquest, just Miniature Football style.
but the best advice - find cats in your area, go to a game or just hook up with them. i have found guys in this hobby to be more than willing to show and tell their rules, and often, even their secrets.
i went to a Buzzball tourney 3yrs ago and learned all about pass placement sticks, customizing figures and an intro to this thing called "tweaking bases". all of these strangers were very friendly and open to showing me things. i left the weekend a stranger no more. i can go on and on with these face to face tutorials. you gotta do a little reading on this board, get to just one outing, and everything will fall into place.

and remember, its not just a game anymore. all of us were kids playing this and painting figs with moms fingernail polish. we are all adults now. mature in our growth and minds. experienced in many different things. we have taken this game to a whole new level. guys dont have to depend on just the Tudor company to come out with products. nor miggle anymore. MANY guys are making there own stuff now and many of us support them because what they have is good stuff. it crazy. the things a grown man can think of.

hang in there, be patient. it will all come together.

and one last thing, no one is getting rich off this stuff. Most of the people who sell things are doing more so to promote the hobby, not to make money off of it.

but just the fact that you have gotten so much attention shows that guys will help you out with no problem. but you gotta read alittle more, then comeback with more specific questions. no one will leave you out there.

scott

[Kansas Bill]

Well... he shouldn't have to worry about asking "certain" questions.. GEEZ...

And Ram... I can see by your responses you learn quick.. '
You understand.. lol

Do read "some" of the posts... ignore the sermons...
There's a lot to try to digest by just reading..

Try to get some buddies to play the game with ya..
The best way to learn and understand is to play, play, play..

And when you do that and have a question..
Don't worry about asking for any clarifications... Just ask
And if you need to.. just Private Message me.. I can't answer all the questions, but I can send you to someone who can..

Take Care Man
Have a blast..

[Shabby J]

Ram29Jackson, March 1st there is supposed to be a Miniature Football Open Run at the Westside Pavilion, 9:00-4:00. Try to attend, it's an open house of sorts and any style can be played. I am sure you can get every questin you have answered there and it helps to see the game and the equipment up close.

I saw this posted a while back, I need to confirm it is still happening.

I got the same treatment three years ago or so when I returned to the hobby on the Miggle chat board. I learned after a while to search and read, search and read, I took notes with some questions or clarifications I thought I needed, then I asked them. I printed stacks and stacks of posts and replies, which I still have. Put the time in and research, every question you have is out there. I put in the work and I am better of for it. Asking questions and getting immediate answers is only going to take you so far. You will learn more in depth, greater details if you do the research yourself too.

I also highly suggest you pick up the Coaches DVD series that Smitty and Sean put out. That will answer a lot of questions and be there for you as you grow as a coach too.

dvd ? smitty n sean ?
Well, thanks, so far for the stuff. its interesting. But I am gonna have one more question in this post in a minute

If the distance is 20 yards or less a RED passing stick (6 Yards) be used to spot the ball on the field.
If the distance is 21 to 40 yards a WHITE passing stick (12 Yards)will be used.
If the distance is over 40 yards an BLUE passing stick (18 Yards) will be used.


last question here-
what does this mean?
the longer the pass, the longer the distance of the ball beyond the receiver ?
what do you need colored sticks for? why not just have the stick with 5 yrd markings on it and than the 2nd stick for ball placement?
Can you buy a magnatized ball to mark with ?:o