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....balance. Each day we should have a skill we talk about. It might help the newbs learn something. Feel free to talk about any position you want as long as it pertains to balance. So...let's talk balance.

I see several builds lacking in balance. Let's break it down. I will give you my take on a rough estimate of what each position should have

Offensive line:
55 for tackles due to not blocking high powerful defenders. Usually taking on a DE or LB.
70 for Guards and Centers: These guys take on DTs, the strongest players. I always notice my guards getting rev pancaked. I added balance and that helped.

Defensive Line:
70 for 1-Technique DT: These guys ankor the defense and the middle of the field. They are going against some tough cookies in the center and sometimes guard.
65 for 3-Technique DT: They need slightly less than the 1-tech but are still going against the guards
55 for DEs: They are usually going against tackles, who are slightly less powerful than interior O-Linemen.

Fast/Agile Running backs:
45 balance? Does balance help with cutting and movement? The balance wouldn't be for breaking blocks as they will go down when tackled due to 0 investment into power running

Power Running Backs:
30? 70? I don't know really. I would think high balance would help them stay on their feet but I have seen examples of power back mauling over guys and running for 80 yard TDs will little balance.

Pocket Passing QBs:
? I have no idea. Does balance help the QB throw the ball harder and more accurate?

CBs:
45 for Run Stuffers: Allows them to not get pancaked and helps in pass defense with turning
55 for Pass Defenders: Balance really helps with turning and not loosing speed

I'll stop for now. These discussions can get long.

Where are you getting your evidence for balance helping with turning? Pure conjecture?

I remember reading in some post a long time ago that balance aids in turning, along with footwork.

Ive never heard that balance helps in turning, only Footwork and that's cuz Bort stated so once.

Somebody said it once in a thread where we were talking about how coverage tech does absolutely nothing.
They never proved it or anything they just mentioned how CB's with some certain investment in balance were having lower receptions allowed percentage.

Really don't need much balance on OL 40-50 is fine. We can post a crap ton of G's, C's, and OT's with 30-50 balance who have very low rev-cake rates if you want.

Quickness is the skill that affects how quickly your player can turn. Footwork is the speed which they can backpedal or sidestep without turning their body.

Originally posted by Mysterio
Where are you getting your evidence for balance helping with turning? Pure conjecture?

It kicks in at Vet.

Originally posted by MileHighShoes


Really don't need much balance on OL 40-50 is fine. We can post a crap ton of G's, C's, and OT's with 30-50 balance who have very low rev-cake rates if you want.


But who are those O-Linemen going up against? If they are blocking pass rushers with high PRT and low HG, then sure, low balance will work. What about O-Linemen that go up against tough run stuffers who pack a ton of Hold Ground? I would like to see stats for those games.

Let's talk about balance on a HB....Power HB in particular. How much balance does he need? I use to think they need a bunch so they can stay on their feet while being tackled. But now I am seeing fast, powerful, high conditioning HBs break tackles with not much balance.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
I remember reading in some post a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away that balance aids in turning, along with footwork.

Balance is relevant now with weather playing a part in the sim...Nice OP btw

lol no.... I see why you don't win though, Its all making sense

Originally posted by MadCow420
lol no.... I see why you don't win though, Its all making sense

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Originally posted by Galactic Empire
but my Zone Defense something, something, something

Originally posted by Team Nucleus
Originally posted by MadCow420

lol no.... I see why you don't win though, Its all making sense

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To be fair, our league is super competitive.

Originally posted by MileHighShoes
To be fair, our league is super competitive.

That is an understatement.

50 balance G...

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