Guide to better Defense!

[Wilk5280]

This post is created to help those people struggling with playing defense in this game. It definitely has a much higher learning curve than past football games, but can be a very rewarding experience. I've not only noticed my D getting better, but my rushing yards decline as others are learning as well.

Please, let's make good use of this thread and help those who are struggling.

[Goffs]

Re: Defense Tips

oh goody

heres a tip use the strafe button when playing a linebacker its easy to use and it keeps you from overrunning the play....

only speed burst if the play is away from you i feel that your getting your linebacker tired when he's about to make the hit and gets easily shrugged off

[Goffs]

Re: Defense Tips

oh goody

heres a tip use the strafe button when playing a linebacker its easy to use and it keeps you from overrunning the play....

only speed burst if the play is away from you i feel that your getting your linebacker tired when he's about to make the hit and gets easily shrugged off

[Goffs]

Re: Defense Tips

oh goody

heres a tip use the strafe button when playing a linebacker its easy to use and it keeps you from overrunning the play....

only speed burst if the play is away from you i feel that your getting your linebacker tired when he's about to make the hit and gets easily shrugged off

[Wilk5280]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

I'll start if off with a few strategies I've installed that have really helped.

1. Pre-snap defensive adjustments. These are a must if you want to contain the big play. I ALWAYS slide my D-line to the strong side of the field. Well, unless it's third and long and there is a 4 or 5 WR set on the field.

2. STRAFE BUTTON! Learn it, love it, USE IT! Take control of a linebacker and after making those pre-snap adjustments put your right thumb on that black button and strafe. I tend to follow the flow of the play until I see where the RB is going and then I let go of the strafe and go get him!

3. I am giving up a key to my better D, but I play a lot of zone. You'll never see me blitz unless it's a definite long passing situation. Even then I never call an "all-out" blitz. Blitzing can definitely lead to the big play if the offense recognizes it.

4. If you are having problems stopping the slants, adjust your DB's to play inside. Problems with the corners, adjust them to play outside. Sounds like common sense, but I see a lot of people who never make these types of adjustments.

5. Mix up your Defensive line assignments. This will help you to get more pressure on the QB. Confuse the o-line by always mixing up your D-line method of attack.

Hope this helps and by all means, if you having anything else to add please do. Hopefully this will help many people out who are still struggling.

[Wilk5280]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

I'll start if off with a few strategies I've installed that have really helped.

1. Pre-snap defensive adjustments. These are a must if you want to contain the big play. I ALWAYS slide my D-line to the strong side of the field. Well, unless it's third and long and there is a 4 or 5 WR set on the field.

2. STRAFE BUTTON! Learn it, love it, USE IT! Take control of a linebacker and after making those pre-snap adjustments put your right thumb on that black button and strafe. I tend to follow the flow of the play until I see where the RB is going and then I let go of the strafe and go get him!

3. I am giving up a key to my better D, but I play a lot of zone. You'll never see me blitz unless it's a definite long passing situation. Even then I never call an "all-out" blitz. Blitzing can definitely lead to the big play if the offense recognizes it.

4. If you are having problems stopping the slants, adjust your DB's to play inside. Problems with the corners, adjust them to play outside. Sounds like common sense, but I see a lot of people who never make these types of adjustments.

5. Mix up your Defensive line assignments. This will help you to get more pressure on the QB. Confuse the o-line by always mixing up your D-line method of attack.

Hope this helps and by all means, if you having anything else to add please do. Hopefully this will help many people out who are still struggling.

[Wilk5280]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

I'll start if off with a few strategies I've installed that have really helped.

1. Pre-snap defensive adjustments. These are a must if you want to contain the big play. I ALWAYS slide my D-line to the strong side of the field. Well, unless it's third and long and there is a 4 or 5 WR set on the field.

2. STRAFE BUTTON! Learn it, love it, USE IT! Take control of a linebacker and after making those pre-snap adjustments put your right thumb on that black button and strafe. I tend to follow the flow of the play until I see where the RB is going and then I let go of the strafe and go get him!

3. I am giving up a key to my better D, but I play a lot of zone. You'll never see me blitz unless it's a definite long passing situation. Even then I never call an "all-out" blitz. Blitzing can definitely lead to the big play if the offense recognizes it.

4. If you are having problems stopping the slants, adjust your DB's to play inside. Problems with the corners, adjust them to play outside. Sounds like common sense, but I see a lot of people who never make these types of adjustments.

5. Mix up your Defensive line assignments. This will help you to get more pressure on the QB. Confuse the o-line by always mixing up your D-line method of attack.

Hope this helps and by all means, if you having anything else to add please do. Hopefully this will help many people out who are still struggling.

[JayBee74]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

My kind of post. Although I suck at defense this game allows you to improve greatly. Those are great tips and anymore will be welcome.One question-is there any advantage to taking control of a defensive tackle or end?

[JayBee74]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

My kind of post. Although I suck at defense this game allows you to improve greatly. Those are great tips and anymore will be welcome.One question-is there any advantage to taking control of a defensive tackle or end?

[JayBee74]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

My kind of post. Although I suck at defense this game allows you to improve greatly. Those are great tips and anymore will be welcome.One question-is there any advantage to taking control of a defensive tackle or end?

[Radja]

Re: Defense Tips

GANG TACKLE!!!!!!! use more than one guy to bring the big bog RS's down. watch the real NFL today and see how many guys really go down the first hit and how many solo tackles there are.

[Radja]

Re: Defense Tips

GANG TACKLE!!!!!!! use more than one guy to bring the big bog RS's down. watch the real NFL today and see how many guys really go down the first hit and how many solo tackles there are.

[Radja]

Re: Defense Tips

GANG TACKLE!!!!!!! use more than one guy to bring the big bog RS's down. watch the real NFL today and see how many guys really go down the first hit and how many solo tackles there are.

[playerX]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

1. In passing situations always bring you D-Line close to eachother ( white button then down on R stick i think) you'll get a better pass rush. And then bring your DBs close to the line of scrimmage(especially man-toman coverage). This is basically bump and run and really helps out your D-Line even more
2. Also in passing situations, make sure before the game you go through the subs. and make sure you have your pass-rushers on the field to pressure the QB to make a bad throw.

[playerX]

Re: Guide to better Defense!

1. In passing situations always bring you D-Line close to eachother ( white button then down on R stick i think) you'll get a better pass rush. And then bring your DBs close to the line of scrimmage(especially man-toman coverage). This is basically bump and run and really helps out your D-Line even more
2. Also in passing situations, make sure before the game you go through the subs. and make sure you have your pass-rushers on the field to pressure the QB to make a bad throw.