Using speed burst when running

[Maximus205]

Quote: Originally Posted by prbobo

When you run the ball, how many of you hold the speed burst button down from the second you get the handoff? I'm asking because I read an article on here yesterday where the guy was saying it's better NOT to use it like that and to use it only when you are in open field? I don't understand that. No disrespect to the guy that wrote the article but I just don't see it that way. I hold it down from the get go because I want to hit the holes, the corner, whatever as fast as possible. I'm not an expert at the game but I've had decent success running the football this way forever. I just don't see an advantage from making your running back slower if you can speed him up a tad by just hitting a button. What are ya'lls thoughts?

Answer.

Quote: Originally Posted by mmorg

Well when you don't press the sprint button all of your moves as a running back are more effective. Your jukes, spins, stiff arms and highlight stick are all more effective and you can cut and see cutback lanes better. The game also seems to be programmed to have the d-line break their blocks if you sprint by them.

Use this tactic and follow blocks. I've also noticed that when you do this that if a defender gets off a block the person blocking him will try to block him again.

[htoole21]

I use it after i pass the LOS. Also I've found out that when I'm running up to someone I let off of it so I can juke better.

[stlstudios189]

hit the hole and then sprint. Let the blocking happen. I have my best sucess with the counter, once my guard engages his block boom I'm out of there baby!