Establish the Run.

It is very important to establish the running game early. Controls clock and ball, and less vulnerable to a turnover if your a newb. Fumbling will happen though. Use the A button (for XBOX) to stiff arm when your opponent is user controlling the direct defender. If they are a “cpu lover” and are letting the Computer control the nearest tackler, then go ahead and use a truck stick for big backs and highlight stick if they are fast RB’s. Starting off the game with a good running game will open up for Play Action and PA will be easier to execute.

KEY RUNNING PLAYS - FB DIVE, HB SLAM, HB STRETCH

Passing Game.

Just as important as Running, obviously. But you don’t need to pass too much if you can run all over your opponent. However there are good players online and everywhere else that may happen to shut down your run. This happens to everyone at some point so you will need to pass to win. Passing is not throwing. Passing is an art form, Reading the defense and reacting all while the rush is coming is no easy task. You must learn to recognize what the Defenders are doing when they are dropping back and what routes your receivers are running, find the open man, and drop a precision pass in between the numbers. Yeah ok, but How do I do that?? Passing has much depth to it and it will take time to perfect.

Short Passing Game.

If you are getting blitzed up the middle a lot, then dump off passes to the running back with HB SCREENS or plays with the RB running out in the flats. Getting the ball out to your Running back in space will give you a good opportunity to user juke your opponent and pick up some extra yards. WR SCREENS are good, but beware of the Defender being to close, a pick six could ruin your game. WR SCREEN is a good play to have in your audibles if you see the Corners backed up far, at the end of 2 quarter maybe he is dropping everyone back. If you have fast number wide receiver, he could break a tackle and be gone.

Medium Passing Game.

Basically every play that is not The Bomb or other 30 yard pass. SLANTS and CURLS are great for picking up 3rd and 7. You must throw these passes high to the receiver so only they can jump up and grab them.

Deep Passing Game.

Bomb, the Deep Attack. Throw some bombs if you can get 1 on 1 coverage. Push up on the analog to throw it higher and more in front of the receiver. Change to the receiver right before the ball gets there and Press and hold Y for a Possession catch. This is will help you bring the ball in to the receiver and so he holds onto it. I can not tell you how to throw the bomb, you must go to practice mode or keep throwing on your friends and Practice user catching. User catching is the key to getting the bomb. PA Bomb can help you get space from the CB but it’s better to count on your User Catching ability.

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