Throwing Tons of Interceptions... Help!

[akacesfan]

Alright, I absolutely need help in the passing game. I'm using Texas State on AA (default sliders), and there has not been one game in the 14 games I've played so far where I haven't thrown at least one interception. At first, I figured that it was Texas State's less than stellar quarterbacks, but I've realized now that I'm probably doing something wrong. It seems that they will happen in one of three ways...

1. QB throws to receiver being covered by one guy, the one defensive player will lunge over to grab it for an easy pick six. Receiver puts up no fight whatsoever.

2. QB throws to receiver, but instead of throwing it right at the receiver, he throws it right to the defensive player waiting for the easy pick.

3. QB airs it out on longer pass, defensive player jumps up to grab the ball while the receiver stands there clueless.

Are there any solutions to avoid these? I have to be doing something wrong, there's no other reason that I should be throwing this many interceptions. I know the passing system has changed from NCAA 12, and I'm passing the same way I did in that game for the most part.

[Lionsfan7887]

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Are you waiting for the icons to show up? If the WR isn't looking he wont be in the best position for a catch.

[blackball8]

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I have been kicking *** in my dynasty. I have won 3 of 4 bowl games with indiana including a national title and orange bowl. I beat a ranked iowa team 45-0...............then rematched them in the big ten title game and lost my undeafeated record when my backup qb threw 8 ints in the rematch. I had only thrown 10 picks all season until that debacle.

Presnap reads are most key. look at the safetys and see if the corners are pressing presnap............once the ball is snapped look at the LBs or approriate defenders per your play (example look lbs when throwing slants). Yes you will take a few in the rear, but those will teach you what you can and cant get away with.

Learn a few plays you are comfortable with your progression....... example....know where u are going with your first read.........if he is covered where the second read is...........third read.......dump off/throw away/run.

Biggest tip is to know when to cut your losses and not throw the ball. If you are running plays you havnt run before you are more likely to screw up.

hope that helps.

[akacesfan]

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Yep, I do. Even then, half the time the ball will just bounce off of the receiver's helmet or he'll somehow drop it.

[Lionsfan7887]

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That is very true. If you don't have an open guy or don't think you can make the tight throw then just throw it away and live to play another down.

[JerseySuave4]

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Yep, I do. Even then, half the time the ball will just bounce off of the receiver's helmet or he'll somehow drop it.

guess that's how they ended up at Texas State

[akacesfan]

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...and that is why I primarily use a run-first offense. Their RB is a beast...

...but back on topic, I generally don't throw into coverage. The receivers there are very inconsistent and don't seem to like fighting for the ball. I didn't really have this problem when I was playing on Varsity difficulty with Kent State. Is there really that huge of a jump in difficulty?

[Lionsfan7887]

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...and that is why I primarily use a run-first offense. They're RB is a beast...

...but back on topic, I generally don't throw into coverage. The receivers there are very inconsistent and don't seem to like fighting for the ball. I didn't really have this problem when I was playing on Varsity difficulty with Kent State. Is there really that huge of a jump in difficulty?

Well you said you like to run the ball. So run the ball to set up the pass and get those set up plays! If your trying to pass every down the CPU is going to lock down on that.

[TheResurrection]

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1. QB throws to receiver being covered by one guy, the one defensive player will lunge over to grab it for an easy pick six. Receiver puts up no fight whatsoever.

2. QB throws to receiver, but instead of throwing it right at the receiver, he throws it right to the defensive player waiting for the easy pick.

3. QB airs it out on longer pass, defensive player jumps up to grab the ball while the receiver stands there clueless.

1. Lead the receiver. Coverage jumps the route with pinpoint precision in '13 and I regularly see them defy physics and jump right through the receiver for the deflection/pick. Use of the new passing mechanics is absolute and user catching it would be even better.

2. This could be a QB accuracy issue or you're doing to much when passing (directional, not set when throwing, etc.) Getting use to the QB's arm and tendencies usually remedies this.

3. Sometimes if the receiver's icon isnt lit, he's not ready for the ball and the ensuing catch attempt will reflect that. This is also a long standing mercurial issue when it comes to user catching. 1 part timing/position, 1 part toss up but mostly practice helps.

[The_Rick_14]

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1. Lead the receiver. Coverage jumps the route with pinpoint precision in '13 and I regularly see them defy physics and jump right through the receiver for the deflection/pick. Use of the new passing mechanics is absolute and user catching it would be even better.

2. This could be a QB accuracy issue or you're doing to much when passing (directional, not set when throwing, etc.) Getting use to the QB's arm and tendencies usually remedies this.

3. Sometimes if the receiver's icon isnt lit, he's not ready for the ball and the ensuing catch attempt will reflect that. This is also a long standing mercurial issue when it comes to user catching. 1 part timing/position, 1 part toss up but mostly practice helps.

I agree with this and just wanted to also add to 3.

It sounds like in that situation you may be waiting too long and pushing your QBs throw power limit which is causing under throws. Gotta really be careful not to try to force a deep ball late.

[Wildcats302]

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Yeah, I cannot throw a lot on this game, same as last years. I just run it a lot, ball control, and throw short slants, crossing patterns, comebacks, screens, etc, and even then it seems like the crazy psychic linebacker picks off one every game, sometimes 2-3, and that is when I get furious because I can deal with realistic ones but not ones where they warp speed into position to make the play or jump 12 ft in the air out of nowhere. Those anger me but I can generally put up with 1 a game...but more than that in a game and I'm quitting a lot, which sucks, because I want to enjoy this game but Im very hate/love with it at best right now.

[steelersfan7]

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Turn the INT slider down to like 35 that should help.

[nuschler22]

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The best way to avoid interceptions is by timing the route.

For example, on crossing routes, try to time the throw to just before he makes his cuts.

Really pay attention to man vs zone coverage. When you recognize a zone early, it's pretty easy to pick apart IF you time the throws right.

There are several videos on youtube that will help you recognize man/zone defense.

Some of those things I saw pointed out were if the DB's are canted slightly toward the QB, it's most likely zone. Just because they're flush on with a receiver doesn't mean that it's man to man though.

Also, the distance between the DB and the receiver can be a hint as to what they're playing.

[madscientist]

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I can totally feel your pain with this. I went from averaging 30+ points a game lest year to struggling to get in the 20s. The passing is entirely too hard this year. I like tough but it would be nice to not throw 5 picks a game. This has forced me to start my dynasty as a defensively coordinator at Clemson until I can get the offensive nuances down. I noticed that one of my goals is to give up less than 2400 passing yards in a season....that's 200 or less yards per game. That seems a bit too low. It should be like 3000.

[DFitz11HookEmHorns]

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guess that's how they ended up at Texas State

^this lmao