We have had some disagreements lately over what is sim as far as running certain plays or concepts. The most questioned plays are counters, HB screens, slants and corner routes. So, we (league leadership) have come up with play maximums based on an average league game. Please refer to this list and abide by the maximums set herein.
*These numbers are based on a 50/50 balance of runs and passes (25/25). Running or passing more or less should slightly alter these maximums up or down.
Pass Routes (Maximums based on 25 completions)
(Updated 1/31/15)
Slant/Cross/Drag - 11
Hitch/Curl - 6
Out - 6
In - 6
Post - 5
Go/Streak - 5
Comeback - 4
Corner - 3
HB Screen - 3
WR/TE Screen - 4
NOTE: Check downs are usually drags, flats or hitch/curl routes so are included in these limits.)
Run Concepts (Maximums based on 25 run plays)
(Updated 1/31/15)
Outside Zone/Off Tackle/Power - 8
Inside Runs - No limit (outside of what is listed below). You must still mix up your plays.
Read Option - 5
Trap - 5
Counter - 4
HB Draw - 5
NOTE: Read option plays would either be an inside or outside zone depending on whether you give or keep the ball. Those numbers should be included in your inside/outside zone totals. Ex: 5 read options, 4 gives, 1 keep = 4 inside zones and 1 outside zone.)
I pulled the NFL passing stats from here and here. I could not find actual breakdowns for NFL run plays so we made educated guesses.
Keep in mind that these are maximums based on an average of 25 completions or runs. You should adjust up or down depending on whether you run or pass more or less. Also, there are 53 possible passes so there should be plenty of variety for everyone. Additionally, you should continue to mix up your routes and run plays. Everyone should try to run at least one or two of every pass and every run (minus the read option) to keep things varied and balanced. Throwing just 4-5 different routes or 3-4 run concepts is not sim and will not be allowed. Mix it up but use the maximums as leeway to adapt to your opponent on a game-by-game basis.
We are not going to scrutinize guys for occasionally going over by one or two routes in one area. These are guidelines to provide competitive balance and an equal playing field. Typically a user going over by one or two routes is not going to affect the outcome of the game. If you lost by two touchdowns, it probably wasn't a couple of routes that cost you. What we are looking for with these is guys that are clearly trying to abuse certain routes by going over by 1-2 consistently or going over by 3-4 in one game or by only running 3-4 different routes the whole game. We are looking for things that affected outcomes of the game, bot trying to create a witch hunt for the guy that may go over by one play here and there.
Complaints
To submit a complaint to league leadership, you MUST go in and chart ALL of the plays in question and submit your findings to pack1797 for review. If you are complaining about a user's use of a certain routes, you must chart ALL pass routes so that we have the complete picture as to what they were doing when passing. The same goes for complaints about running plays. ALL running plays must be charted.
The proper way to chart plays is to watch the play and try to identify the route or run that was completed. Then verify that route via the previous play section in the play call screen. Right the route down and move on to the next play. Then tally each different route at the end.
Complaints that have not been charted will not be reviewed. You must take the time to verify your complaint is valid before submitting it to us.
Penalties
(Updated 1/31/15)
If you are found to have violated any of these play maximums the sanctions will go as follows:
1st Offense: Warning or most offending player = 1-game suspension (Management discretion)
2nd Offense: Most offending player = 2 game suspension
3rd Offense: Most offending two (2) players = 2 game suspension each
4th Offense: Most offending two (2) players and team owner = 2 game suspension each (auto for owner)
5th Offense: Most offending two (2) players and team owner = 4 game suspension each (auto for owner)
6th Offense: Removal from the league
Konvict27, Xxclaywilliamxx, sifukeatis, Paytonno1son, BigTexas18, woodsmall12, pack1797, BlackPaw, Mark, rkjones217, Warren7, NightHawkTH32, Titanman931, Trizzle911, Kwarren3, IAmBPBurke, bruiser
*These numbers are based on a 50/50 balance of runs and passes (25/25). Running or passing more or less should slightly alter these maximums up or down.
Pass Routes (Maximums based on 25 completions)
(Updated 1/31/15)
Slant/Cross/Drag - 11
Hitch/Curl - 6
Out - 6
In - 6
Post - 5
Go/Streak - 5
Comeback - 4
Corner - 3
HB Screen - 3
WR/TE Screen - 4
NOTE: Check downs are usually drags, flats or hitch/curl routes so are included in these limits.)
Run Concepts (Maximums based on 25 run plays)
(Updated 1/31/15)
Outside Zone/Off Tackle/Power - 8
Inside Runs - No limit (outside of what is listed below). You must still mix up your plays.
Read Option - 5
Trap - 5
Counter - 4
HB Draw - 5
NOTE: Read option plays would either be an inside or outside zone depending on whether you give or keep the ball. Those numbers should be included in your inside/outside zone totals. Ex: 5 read options, 4 gives, 1 keep = 4 inside zones and 1 outside zone.)
I pulled the NFL passing stats from here and here. I could not find actual breakdowns for NFL run plays so we made educated guesses.
Keep in mind that these are maximums based on an average of 25 completions or runs. You should adjust up or down depending on whether you run or pass more or less. Also, there are 53 possible passes so there should be plenty of variety for everyone. Additionally, you should continue to mix up your routes and run plays. Everyone should try to run at least one or two of every pass and every run (minus the read option) to keep things varied and balanced. Throwing just 4-5 different routes or 3-4 run concepts is not sim and will not be allowed. Mix it up but use the maximums as leeway to adapt to your opponent on a game-by-game basis.
We are not going to scrutinize guys for occasionally going over by one or two routes in one area. These are guidelines to provide competitive balance and an equal playing field. Typically a user going over by one or two routes is not going to affect the outcome of the game. If you lost by two touchdowns, it probably wasn't a couple of routes that cost you. What we are looking for with these is guys that are clearly trying to abuse certain routes by going over by 1-2 consistently or going over by 3-4 in one game or by only running 3-4 different routes the whole game. We are looking for things that affected outcomes of the game, bot trying to create a witch hunt for the guy that may go over by one play here and there.
Complaints
To submit a complaint to league leadership, you MUST go in and chart ALL of the plays in question and submit your findings to pack1797 for review. If you are complaining about a user's use of a certain routes, you must chart ALL pass routes so that we have the complete picture as to what they were doing when passing. The same goes for complaints about running plays. ALL running plays must be charted.
The proper way to chart plays is to watch the play and try to identify the route or run that was completed. Then verify that route via the previous play section in the play call screen. Right the route down and move on to the next play. Then tally each different route at the end.
Complaints that have not been charted will not be reviewed. You must take the time to verify your complaint is valid before submitting it to us.
Penalties
(Updated 1/31/15)
If you are found to have violated any of these play maximums the sanctions will go as follows:
1st Offense: Warning or most offending player = 1-game suspension (Management discretion)
2nd Offense: Most offending player = 2 game suspension
3rd Offense: Most offending two (2) players = 2 game suspension each
4th Offense: Most offending two (2) players and team owner = 2 game suspension each (auto for owner)
5th Offense: Most offending two (2) players and team owner = 4 game suspension each (auto for owner)
6th Offense: Removal from the league
Konvict27, Xxclaywilliamxx, sifukeatis, Paytonno1son, BigTexas18, woodsmall12, pack1797, BlackPaw, Mark, rkjones217, Warren7, NightHawkTH32, Titanman931, Trizzle911, Kwarren3, IAmBPBurke, bruiser
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