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Draft:Missile Ball

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A map of missile ball positions, with offense in red and defense in blue.

Missile Ball is a variation of gridiron football characterized for its heavy usage of kicking.

Positions[edit]

Runfielder (R)[edit]

A fast and resistant player who attempts to improve field position by running down the field, evading tackles. Sets up the Caller for better kicking opportunities.

Kick Returner (KR):[edit]

Responsible for receiving the initial kickoff and snapping the ball to the Caller. Leaves the field after the play starts.

Kicker (K):[edit]

Begins each play with a kickoff to the Kick Returner to begin the play.

Holder (H):[edit]

Holds the ball steady for kicks.

Offense:[edit]

Caller (C)[edit]

The strategic leader of the offense. Responsible for initiating kicks, directing plays, and making key decisions. The Caller can either kick the ball directly to attempt a field goal, pass it to a teammate, or hand it off to the Runfielder to improve field position.

Shortback (Sb):[edit]

Runs short routes to catch quick passes and evade the defense.

Wideback (Wb):[edit]

Runs longer routes to catch deep passes.

Endback (Eb):[edit]

Rushes towards the enemy endzone to catch long kicks.

Guard (G):[edit]

Blocks defensive players to protect the Caller during kicks.

Nose Guard (NG):[edit]

Positioned centrally to defend against direct charges from the defense.

Shield (SH):[edit]

Acts as a decoy or blocker to absorb tackles and protect key offensive players.

Defense:[edit]

Foiler (F)[edit]

Rushes downfield to tackle the Caller or Holder, aiming to disrupt their play.

Blocker (B)[edit]

Blocks offensive players and clogs up the offensive line.

Tackle (T)[edit]

Tackles offensive players to end their runs.

Interceptor (I)[edit]

Attempts to intercept kicks by jumping. Usually the tallest player on the field.

Coverback (Cb)[edit]

Covers receivers to prevent catches and attempts to intercept or tackle them.

Safety (S)[edit]

The last line of defense, protecting against long kicks and endbacks.