I've Seen the Future

I had a few thoughts about defense when I read George's post. Then I thought about the recent MLU run. Then the light bulb flashed.

What is my idea? I was thinking that instead of the MLU rule that throws from the 20 yard line scores 2 (similar to the three pointer in basketball) that, instead, making the endzone into different scoring regions would make the game better.

In the simplest form, I imagine that the endzone would be split into three. The middle part of the endzone would be worth 2 points. Left sides and right sides from the middle part would only be worth 1. I'm not exactly sure about the width of the extra score zone.

What do I think this would cause? I think it would give the defense something to protect and make it a challenge for the offense to score in that middle region. This would be sort of like the tightening of defense around a goal or basket. This might make offenses hold the disc a little longer and try and score the bigger points.

It would also change the dynamics of the constant trade where it seems impossible for teams to break upwind on a windy day, you might have to consider how important the double is.

I do have some concerns that it would also weaken the defense. This new endzone means that teams could possibly only worry about the 2 point score allowing the one, and try to win the game by returning with 2 point scores. It seems possible that this would happen, but I don't think so.

I thought it might be an interesting idea. Maybe we will try it at one of our practices.

PJ