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Primal80s · 05-24-2010, 02:27 PM

When doing a kick off, aim to the corners of the pitch and fill that power bar right up. Unless the wind is behind the direction of the ball, I have yet to kick the ball as far as the end zone or out of bounds (as the Spartans anyway). Take aim and fill that bad boy right up.

When returning the ball, I find it useful to use the RT as a last resort or if a hole opens up. You won't make any headway by charging into the D while holding the RT. It's much better to stay agile and use your jukes and spins.

Keep your options open as a QB. Quickly check that your blocking is doing its job and check at least two of your receivers before making a decision. The longer you can wait the better in most cases, but be sensible. Your blocking can't protect the pocket forever. Be ready to scramble, especially if the CPU is playing cover. I've made some major yardage scrambling at the right time.

If I find anything else out that I find useful I'll add it.

sb24 · 05-24-2010, 03:09 PM

If i were to be a lineman or FB how do I block?

ZeeAyKay · 05-24-2010, 05:37 PM

Interesting tip I learned playing in Tackle Alley. Holding back on the right stick in aggressive mode does more than make you not fumble-- you can also shed tacklers using it. If things get cluttered, try holding back using aggressive mode. You might find yourself coming out of the other end still running!

MSOADE54 · 05-24-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeAyKay


	Interesting tip I learned playing in Tackle Alley. Holding back on the right stick in aggressive mode does more than make you not fumble-- you can also shed tacklers using it. If things get cluttered, try holding back using aggressive mode. You might find yourself coming out of the other end still running!

sweet i will try it

CreatineKasey · 05-24-2010, 09:02 PM

I had my best success running inside by going immediately into aggressive mode with power HB's.

From there, you can start trucking immediately. I found the closer camera actually helpful for reading blocks while running inside. The only big downside is running into an OL as the camera zooms in.

swaldo · 05-25-2010, 03:46 PM

Wow, just learned this on the BB forums, thanks Bonecrusher...

"You can also use the R stick to move the camera and scan the field during a play on defense. You can also move the camera with the R stick pre-snap to focus where you want to be looking when they play starts."

This makes a huge difference if you want to play secondary. Pre-play I can rotate the camera towards the inside then when the ball is snapped it will stay in that angle so I can cover my man while also keeping an eye on what the QB is doing. If it's a run you're set up with a good angle, if it's a pass away from you just rotate slightly with the right stick or go into focus mode and you're set.

The only problem is that it won't let you rotate fast enough pre-snap, there's a delay after you're set up for the play. Could be a problem if the QB snaps the ball right away, although at worste you'll be facing straight at your man so it's not a disaster.

Methlab · 05-26-2010, 05:15 PM

How to properly scan the field as QB verified by Todd at BB forums :

"Using the right-stick on its own "scans" the field and sticks to the closest receiver.
Using L-trigger + right-stick will "flick" between valid receivers.

Todd."

I have been making reads with LT held since I got the demo and it is way faster.

05-24-2010, 02:27 PM	#25
Primal80s Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coventry, UK	Re: Post helpful tips here When doing a kick off, aim to the corners of the pitch and fill that power bar right up. Unless the wind is behind the direction of the ball, I have yet to kick the ball as far as the end zone or out of bounds (as the Spartans anyway). Take aim and fill that bad boy right up. When returning the ball, I find it useful to use the RT as a last resort or if a hole opens up. You won't make any headway by charging into the D while holding the RT. It's much better to stay agile and use your jukes and spins. Keep your options open as a QB. Quickly check that your blocking is doing its job and check at least two of your receivers before making a decision. The longer you can wait the better in most cases, but be sensible. Your blocking can't protect the pocket forever. Be ready to scramble, especially if the CPU is playing cover. I've made some major yardage scrambling at the right time. If I find anything else out that I find useful I'll add it. Last edited by Primal80s; 05-24-2010 at 02:30 PM. Reason: Grammar

05-24-2010, 03:09 PM	#26
sb24 MVP OVR: 28 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,181 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Post helpful tips here If i were to be a lineman or FB how do I block?

05-24-2010, 05:37 PM	#27
ZeeAyKay Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Mar 2004	Re: Post helpful tips here Interesting tip I learned playing in Tackle Alley. Holding back on the right stick in aggressive mode does more than make you not fumble-- you can also shed tacklers using it. If things get cluttered, try holding back using aggressive mode. You might find yourself coming out of the other end still running!

05-24-2010, 09:02 PM	#29
CreatineKasey MVP OVR: 55 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Blog Entries: 29	Re: Post helpful tips here I had my best success running inside by going immediately into aggressive mode with power HB's. From there, you can start trucking immediately. I found the closer camera actually helpful for reading blocks while running inside. The only big downside is running into an OL as the camera zooms in. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: CreatineKasey M - I - N - N - E - S - O - T - A

05-25-2010, 03:46 PM	#30
swaldo MVP OVR: 20 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,268 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Post helpful tips here Wow, just learned this on the BB forums, thanks Bonecrusher... "You can also use the R stick to move the camera and scan the field during a play on defense. You can also move the camera with the R stick pre-snap to focus where you want to be looking when they play starts." This makes a huge difference if you want to play secondary. Pre-play I can rotate the camera towards the inside then when the ball is snapped it will stay in that angle so I can cover my man while also keeping an eye on what the QB is doing. If it's a run you're set up with a good angle, if it's a pass away from you just rotate slightly with the right stick or go into focus mode and you're set. The only problem is that it won't let you rotate fast enough pre-snap, there's a delay after you're set up for the play. Could be a problem if the QB snaps the ball right away, although at worste you'll be facing straight at your man so it's not a disaster.

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05-26-2010, 05:15 PM	#31
Methlab MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Oct 2003	Re: Post helpful tips here How to properly scan the field as QB verified by Todd at BB forums : "Using the right-stick on its own "scans" the field and sticks to the closest receiver. Using L-trigger + right-stick will "flick" between valid receivers. Todd." I have been making reads with LT held since I got the demo and it is way faster.

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