tips on weekly preperation?

[fluent2332]

so my first attempt at weekly preperation, i tried to balance out the drills between players, varied the drills from day to day, THOUGHT i did a good job...only to see at the end of the week ALL my players dropped at least 1 or 2 points . my team morale was nearly maxed out, and my team focus was a little better then half. what are some ways to improve the players during training, and not hurt their ratings?

[AugustWest71]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

so my first attempt at weekly preperation, i tried to balance out the drills between players, varied the drills from day to day, THOUGHT i did a good job...only to see at the end of the week ALL my players dropped at least 1 or 2 points . my team morale was nearly maxed out, and my team focus was a little better then half. what are some ways to improve the players during training, and not hurt their ratings?

I PMd Flipmo23 and asked him the same thing. This is what he said:

What's up man. Weekly Preps, and I don't know why so many people won't take the time to learn it, changes the game completely and allows you, over the course of a season, 2 seasons, 3 seasons, develop your players how you want. Think your RB can be an inside runner in the future? Build up his strength and break tackle from week to week. Think he's a bit slow? Let's work those ankles and quads.

For starters, you want to use this workout plan as a base:

http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/...eekly_prep.txt

Use the prep that gives your players the half day off on Friday (there are two preps in on that page). This allows for your players to be rested before the game and thus gets you less injuries.

As far as developing players, if you have a bunch of star wide receivers, then it would only make sense to take a couple of WR drills out of that weekly prep and use those hours to develop the player(s) that you think need it more.

For example, my main man in my franchises has always been Boss Bailey. He was about a 79 overall when I traded for him. The thing with him is that even though his overall is low, he has alot of potential considering he's in the mid 70s in every major category and his speed rating is a 92, amazing for an OLB. Basically, I put in a bunch of drills for strength and tackling for OLBs, and he's now a 90 overall 2 seasons later.

A little trick before I let you go. From week to week, it may seem like the players are going down in rating and then back up again. They might go up by 2 points in speed at the beginning of the week, and by the end of the week they go back down. This is normal. There are three times during the season when all those little increases add up and remain that way for good. These times are the end of the pre-season, somewhere between weeks 5-8 (it's random) and then again at the end of the season.

So basically, if you are trying to get a player's speed up, and his speed goes up 1 or 2 points each week and then goes back down after the game, you are doing it correctly. He will eventually peak at one of the above times and stay there, trust me.

Ok one more trick. The preseason is the best time to get the most added to your player's ratings. So for the preseason, and the preseason ONLY, you'll want to go crazy with the drills for a specific player/position. Do 3 or 4 Tire Relays a week for running backs for an entire preseason. Risk it, it's early, and the benefits of that speed far outweigh that increased chance of him getting hurt, and if he does, it's the preseason, he'll be back. When the season starts, go back to the regular workout prep. And never, ever mess with the team drills; leave them the same at all times, they should not be touched.

Hope this helps you out, and have fun with the roster.

Again, credit goes to Flipmo23. Haven't tried it yet, but it seems very helpful.

[fluent2332]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

I PMd Flipmo23 and asked him the same thing. This is what he said:

What's up man. Weekly Preps, and I don't know why so many people won't take the time to learn it, changes the game completely and allows you, over the course of a season, 2 seasons, 3 seasons, develop your players how you want. Think your RB can be an inside runner in the future? Build up his strength and break tackle from week to week. Think he's a bit slow? Let's work those ankles and quads.

For starters, you want to use this workout plan as a base:

http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox/...eekly_prep.txt

Use the prep that gives your players the half day off on Friday (there are two preps in on that page). This allows for your players to be rested before the game and thus gets you less injuries.

As far as developing players, if you have a bunch of star wide receivers, then it would only make sense to take a couple of WR drills out of that weekly prep and use those hours to develop the player(s) that you think need it more.

For example, my main man in my franchises has always been Boss Bailey. He was about a 79 overall when I traded for him. The thing with him is that even though his overall is low, he has alot of potential considering he's in the mid 70s in every major category and his speed rating is a 92, amazing for an OLB. Basically, I put in a bunch of drills for strength and tackling for OLBs, and he's now a 90 overall 2 seasons later.

A little trick before I let you go. From week to week, it may seem like the players are going down in rating and then back up again. They might go up by 2 points in speed at the beginning of the week, and by the end of the week they go back down. This is normal. There are three times during the season when all those little increases add up and remain that way for good. These times are the end of the pre-season, somewhere between weeks 5-8 (it's random) and then again at the end of the season.

So basically, if you are trying to get a player's speed up, and his speed goes up 1 or 2 points each week and then goes back down after the game, you are doing it correctly. He will eventually peak at one of the above times and stay there, trust me.

Ok one more trick. The preseason is the best time to get the most added to your player's ratings. So for the preseason, and the preseason ONLY, you'll want to go crazy with the drills for a specific player/position. Do 3 or 4 Tire Relays a week for running backs for an entire preseason. Risk it, it's early, and the benefits of that speed far outweigh that increased chance of him getting hurt, and if he does, it's the preseason, he'll be back. When the season starts, go back to the regular workout prep. And never, ever mess with the team drills; leave them the same at all times, they should not be touched.

Hope this helps you out, and have fun with the roster.

Again, credit goes to Flipmo23. Haven't tried it yet, but it seems very helpful.

thanks, that is really helpful

[daflyboys]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

But are the cpu teams doing the same? If not, then doesn't it seem like weekly preps that build up your team skills/attributes is a type of "cheat" if the cpu doesn't impliment the same?

[AugustWest71]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

But are the cpu teams doing the same? If not, then doesn't it seem like weekly preps that build up your team skills/attributes is a type of "cheat" if the cpu doesn't impliment the same?

My thoughts exactly. That's why I chose not to use weekly preps. Plus, it seems like a waste of time since the players progress only lasts for that game and then his ratings go back down/up.

[moethugga72]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

I have seen teams' ratings go up and down. And also at the end of the year, I have noticed that players regress or improve.

[The Lob Mob]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

My thoughts exactly. That's why I chose not to use weekly preps. Plus, it seems like a waste of time since the players progress only lasts for that game and then his ratings go back down/up.

No the other teans do the same, In my season the Texans got this souped up HB & this unbelievable line backer, & the Cowboys got the rawest secondary....

[catcatch22]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

From my observations they cpu only seems to use it when you use it.

[tpaterniti]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

My weekly Prep is the best. Sometimes you get injuries, but not too bad.

Monday

Meeting-Irritated/Criticize

Coching Film-Fronts & Alignment/Coverages/Pursuit/Route Combinations/RunTendencies/Pass Tendencies

Film
QB-Coverages
HB-Fronts
G-Fronts
T-Fronts
DE-Pass Blocking Schemes
OLB-Run/Pass Distribution
CB-Route Combinations
SS-Route COmbinations
FS-Route Combinations

Weights
QB-Shoulders
HB-Hamstrings/Quads
WR-Arms
TE-Chest
C-Chest
G-Chest
DT-Calves/Ankles
DE-Calves/Ankles
OLB-Calves/Ankles
ILB-Calves/Ankles
CB-Calves/Ankles
SS-Calves/Ankles
FS-Calves/Ankles

Tuesday

Team Drills
7-on-7/No Pads

Position Drills

QB-Pass Mechanic
HB-Tire Relay
FB-Run Blocking
WR-Pattern Depth
TE-Run Blocking
TE-Pass Receiving
C-The Big Sled
G-The Big Sled
T-The Big Sled
DT-Pursuit Drill
DT-Recognition
DE-Get Off the Ball
DE-Pursuit Drill
OLB-Beat the Block
ILB-Pursuit Drills
CB-Backpedaling
SS-Ball Reaction
FS-Pattern Recognition


Wednesday

Team Drills
Full Drill-1st Team/No Pads
Full Drill-2nd Team/Partial Pads

Position Drill
QB-Routes and Progressions

Aerobic
HB-Stationary Bike
WR-Shuttle Runs
TE-Cross Trainer
C-Stationary Bike
G-Stationary Bike
T-Stationary Bike
DT-Cross Trainer
DE-Stationary Bike
OLB-Stairclimber
ILB-Jogging Hills
CB-Shuttle RUns

Thursday

Team Drills
7-on-7/Partial Pads
Full Drill-1st Team/Partial Pads

Alternative
HB-Ballet

Weights
T-Chest (ran out of time Monday)

Position Drill

HB-Tire Relay
HB-The Gautlet
FB-Run Blocking
WR-Hand Position
TE-Run Blocking
C-Run Blocking
G-Run Blocking
DT-Defending the Pass
DE-Get Off the Ball
OLB-Pass Coverage
ILB-Beat the Block
CB-Bump-and-Run Coverage

Friday

Team Drills
7-on-7/No Pads
Full Drill-1st Team/Partial Pads
Full Drill-2nd Team/Partial Pads

Aerobic
DT-Jogging Hills
DE-Stairclimber

Weights
FS-Calves and Ankles

Position Drills
QB-Pass Mechanic
HB-TireRelay (2)
WR-Wide Receiver Release
OLB-Pass Coverage
ILB-Tackling Stripping
ILB-Pass Coverage

Results

QB1- +3
QB2- +3
HB1- +5
HB2- +5
HB3- +3
FB1- +0 (Attributes went up)
FB2- +0 (Attributes went up)
WR1- +2
WR2- +2
WR3- +2
WR4- +2
WR5- -1 (Because he's on the 3rd team)
TE1- +0 (Attributes went up)
TE2- +2
TE3- -2 (Some people don't respond well to training)
TE4- +1
C1- +2
G1- +2
G2- +2
G3- +0 (Attributes went up)
G4- +0
T1- +2
T2- +1
T3- +1
T4- -1
DT1- +1
DT2- +1
DT3- -1
DE1- +2
DE2- +1
DE3- +0 (Attributes went up)
OLB1- +3
OLB2- +3
OLB3- +3
OLB4- +1
ILB1- +3
ILB2- +2
ILB3- +0 (Attributes went up)
CB1- +3
CB2- +3
CB3- +2
CB4- +2
CB5- +0
SS1- +1
SS2- +0
FS1- +1
FS2- +0
K1- +1
P1- +1
P2- +1

Out of 50 players, only 4 people's ratings went down. Keep in mind that I have a young RB (so I am focusing on him) and I am using a 3-4 defense.

[The Lob Mob]

Re: tips on weekly preperation?

My weekly Prep is the best. Sometimes you get injuries, but not too bad.

Monday

Meeting-Irritated/Criticize

Coching Film-Fronts & Alignment/Coverages/Pursuit/Route Combinations/RunTendencies/Pass Tendencies

Film
QB-Coverages
HB-Fronts
G-Fronts
T-Fronts
DE-Pass Blocking Schemes
OLB-Run/Pass Distribution
CB-Route Combinations
SS-Route COmbinations
FS-Route Combinations

Weights
QB-Shoulders
HB-Hamstrings/Quads
WR-Arms
TE-Chest
C-Chest
G-Chest
DT-Calves/Ankles
DE-Calves/Ankles
OLB-Calves/Ankles
ILB-Calves/Ankles
CB-Calves/Ankles
SS-Calves/Ankles
FS-Calves/Ankles

Tuesday

Team Drills
7-on-7/No Pads

Position Drills

QB-Pass Mechanic
HB-Tire Relay
FB-Run Blocking
WR-Pattern Depth
TE-Run Blocking
TE-Pass Receiving
C-The Big Sled
G-The Big Sled
T-The Big Sled
DT-Pursuit Drill
DT-Recognition
DE-Get Off the Ball
DE-Pursuit Drill
OLB-Beat the Block
ILB-Pursuit Drills
CB-Backpedaling
SS-Ball Reaction
FS-Pattern Recognition


Wednesday

Team Drills
Full Drill-1st Team/No Pads
Full Drill-2nd Team/Partial Pads

Position Drill
QB-Routes and Progressions

Aerobic
HB-Stationary Bike
WR-Shuttle Runs
TE-Cross Trainer
C-Stationary Bike
G-Stationary Bike
T-Stationary Bike
DT-Cross Trainer
DE-Stationary Bike
OLB-Stairclimber
ILB-Jogging Hills
CB-Shuttle RUns

Thursday

Team Drills
7-on-7/Partial Pads
Full Drill-1st Team/Partial Pads

Alternative
HB-Ballet

Weights
T-Chest (ran out of time Monday)

Position Drill

HB-Tire Relay
HB-The Gautlet
FB-Run Blocking
WR-Hand Position
TE-Run Blocking
C-Run Blocking
G-Run Blocking
DT-Defending the Pass
DE-Get Off the Ball
OLB-Pass Coverage
ILB-Beat the Block
CB-Bump-and-Run Coverage

Friday

Team Drills
7-on-7/No Pads
Full Drill-1st Team/Partial Pads
Full Drill-2nd Team/Partial Pads

Aerobic
DT-Jogging Hills
DE-Stairclimber

Weights
FS-Calves and Ankles

Position Drills
QB-Pass Mechanic
HB-TireRelay (2)
WR-Wide Receiver Release
OLB-Pass Coverage
ILB-Tackling Stripping
ILB-Pass Coverage

Results

QB1- +3
QB2- +3
HB1- +5
HB2- +5
HB3- +3
FB1- +0 (Attributes went up)
FB2- +0 (Attributes went up)
WR1- +2
WR2- +2
WR3- +2
WR4- +2
WR5- -1 (Because he's on the 3rd team)
TE1- +0 (Attributes went up)
TE2- +2
TE3- -2 (Some people don't respond well to training)
TE4- +1
C1- +2
G1- +2
G2- +2
G3- +0 (Attributes went up)
G4- +0
T1- +2
T2- +1
T3- +1
T4- -1
DT1- +1
DT2- +1
DT3- -1
DE1- +2
DE2- +1
DE3- +0 (Attributes went up)
OLB1- +3
OLB2- +3
OLB3- +3
OLB4- +1
ILB1- +3
ILB2- +2
ILB3- +0 (Attributes went up)
CB1- +3
CB2- +3
CB3- +2
CB4- +2
CB5- +0
SS1- +1
SS2- +0
FS1- +1
FS2- +0
K1- +1
P1- +1
P2- +1

Out of 50 players, only 4 people's ratings went down. Keep in mind that I have a young RB (so I am focusing on him) and I am using a 3-4 defense.

Ahhhhhh, you beat me to it. Yours is better than mine anyway, you peeped all the flaws in mine. Great job!!!