Proposed Rule Change
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:46 pm
In light of the occasional comment that our passing game has become anemic, I have seen a proposal to lengthen the passing zones for the Pass Medium categories. It is suggested that the PNFL adopt the XFBS standard, noted below. It is slightly different and less restrictive than we currently have and in theory, would open up the mid-range passing game. As usual, I would appreciate your comments for further discussion. If generally agreed upon, it could be implemented this season through the introduction of new Custom Plays. The more people that comment, the better the feel we would have for the suggested change.
In the Pass Medium categories (XFBS):
The Primary (white) receiver path and end spot must stay within (not on, at, or beyond) 20-yards of the LOS, the zone
The Secondary (yellow) receiver path and end spot must stay within (not on, at, or beyond) 25-yards of the LOS, the zone.
A third, fourth, or fifth receiver can have their pattern go longer than 25 yards but must have "Look for Pass" logic before they touch 25-yards from the LOS. Their path can take them anywhere.
For plays saved as PMR, the end spot of the Primary receiver's route should be 5 or more yards from the LOS unless it is a screen (as the purpose of the PMR category is to get at least 10 yards).
In the Pass Medium categories (XFBS):
The Primary (white) receiver path and end spot must stay within (not on, at, or beyond) 20-yards of the LOS, the zone
The Secondary (yellow) receiver path and end spot must stay within (not on, at, or beyond) 25-yards of the LOS, the zone.
A third, fourth, or fifth receiver can have their pattern go longer than 25 yards but must have "Look for Pass" logic before they touch 25-yards from the LOS. Their path can take them anywhere.
For plays saved as PMR, the end spot of the Primary receiver's route should be 5 or more yards from the LOS unless it is a screen (as the purpose of the PMR category is to get at least 10 yards).