Lamba wrote:
jgcruz wrote:
Lamba wrote:
I simply don't think I know enough to identify what play I'm running. :-)
It takes some effort, but using rules you can actually limit you offense and defense to using just one (or a couple) of formations or even plays in certain situations.
Am I not doing that by selecting those 30 or 40 plays in offensive and defensive plays?
No.
Using rules you can dictate what will happen under certain situations. For example, on third and (very) long, e.g., 20+ yards, you can tell your defense to only call pass defense and use a specific dime defense no matter what formation the offense uses. This is particlulary useful late in the game when your team is ahead. Conversely, on third and short situations, you can choose to use only a 5 WR or 2RB/3TE formation and call only short pass plays. You can also take into consideration where the ball is located on the field, e.g., between your own 20 - 40 yard lines and/or that of your opponent.
As someone else mentioned, you can also situationally substitute players to compliment your custom game plan. For example, you can substitute you best pass receiving TE if you're only going to call a pass play and use a formation which utilizes a TE. Or your best blitzing linebacker (who otherwise is on the bench) when you only call a play which utilizes the blitz.
There is literally no limit to how you can customize you game plan and substitute players in certain situations. Just recognize that injuries and fatigue might play a role when you plan on substituting players.
Last edited at 2/21/2019 7:40 pm