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  • GisherJohn24
    MVP
    • Aug 2008
    • 4578

    #1

    Is the read option risky?

    Or are you pretty successful with it?
  • LewisCAVS
    Rookie
    • Jun 2012
    • 122

    #2
    Re: Is the read option risky?

    Read option I like to use but the options where you have to toss the ball are very risky, all it takes is one small error and its a fumble.
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    • GisherJohn24
      MVP
      • Aug 2008
      • 4578

      #3
      It seems like I get sacked more than anything

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      • BleedGreen710
        Eagles Fan
        • Oct 2012
        • 4025

        #4
        Re: Is the read option risky?

        Originally posted by GisherJohn24
        It seems like I get sacked more than anything
        I don't believe its called a sack if your QB is tackled for a loss on a read option/option play unless you are doing an option pass and the QB has committed to trying to pass the ball.

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        • tdogg097
          Pro
          • Jun 2012
          • 842

          #5
          Re: Is the read option risky?

          If you make the wrong read the play gets blown up as it should. I have found that the defender you must read has a tell. He puts his arms up in an exaggerated fashion when he is playing the QB, this is the cue to give it to the RB. I would say I'm successful at making the right read 95% of the time using that knowledge. However, if you make the right read sometimes the D still stops it. All in all, I probably average 5.5 ypc with the read option.

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          • jbrew2411
            MVP
            • Dec 2007
            • 2554

            #6
            Re: Is the read option risky?

            I only run the read about 5-8 times a game based off how well my running game is going. I can get about 5 yards every time I run it correctly but I sometimes decided to give the ball before the snap which results in only a 50% success rate. All the NCAA games of the past you had to guess so now that we have enough time to make a proper read is something I'm getting use to.
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            • jejones
              Rookie
              • May 2012
              • 134

              #7
              Re: Is the read option risky?

              I run the spread option play book and the read option doesn't seem at all risky. It's actually a very sime play. It either works or it doesn't. But if it doesn't work, you usually lose at least 4 yards. The triple option is much more risky. I've lost more than a few fumbles running it.

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              • icemansaggin
                Rookie
                • Jul 2013
                • 96

                #8
                Re: Is the read option risky?

                This game is revolved around the option so needless to say its a pretty safe option. The blocking is done for you all you have to do is make the reads and occasionally break down defenders on 1 on 1 situations. Normal read options based their reads on the outside man (usually DE or OLB depending on formation). QB in this year edition are FREAKING ATHLETES so they can break tackles and move pretty well without fumbling much if at all. I have smacked fire out of some these qbs and they hold on to the ball with their life lol

                If you mean triple options/slot wr options they based off two reads. Your first handoff is based off the DE (or OLB) if he sits hand the ball to your RB if he moves towards the RB keep the ball. The 2nd read is based of another defender on out the outside (most times its the nickel defender or lineacbker if he playing man or out in a zone). If that defender run to your pitch man, keep the ball, if it looks like he is coming towards you then pitch but you have to do it early not last minute like the previous NCAA verisons. I noticed once the defender makes a read he will stick to that read unless the user switches to him and controls him. I think most ppl make the mistake of pitching too late or when i am on D i run in the middle of the QB and the pitch man to confuse the QB and some ppl make the pitch thinking im running to the QB when im pretty much playing the ball not man. Hope this helps. If you need to, go to practice mode and work out your reads. For most the part the blocking is pretty solid and will hold up so you just have to make the right reads and you should be all set. Personally i only use the option to mix it up between me running the ball and doing screens or when im desperate.

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                • JayMacOriginal
                  Rookie
                  • Mar 2013
                  • 32

                  #9
                  Spread option play book (Oregon) is what I use the read option is super easy for me and I get nice yardage from it 95% of the time.
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                  • noles367
                    Rookie
                    • Mar 2006
                    • 77

                    #10
                    Re: Is the read option risky?

                    It's a pretty safe play for me. I find it is good for 5-10 yards a pop.

                    After some practice you will make the proper read nearly 100% of the time. At worst for me, I find if another defender keys in on the play he will stop you at the LOS.

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                    • GisherJohn24
                      MVP
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 4578

                      #11
                      Re: Is the read option risky?

                      I try to open up my running game by running reads more often, sometimes it seems I can get one to work, I seem to have more yards when I let the QB keep the ball, rather than handing it off with "A" more times than not...

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                      • jbrew2411
                        MVP
                        • Dec 2007
                        • 2554

                        #12
                        Re: Is the read option risky?

                        Originally posted by GisherJohn24
                        I try to open up my running game by running reads more often, sometimes it seems I can get one to work, I seem to have more yards when I let the QB keep the ball, rather than handing it off with "A" more times than not...
                        With the read option you are "reading" the DE on the opposite side of the run, in the game the highlight the player you are to read for you. If that guy crashes or goes toward the ball carrier then the QB should read that and pull the ball out to run through the hole now created by the crashing end. If that same end stays home, like he should, then the QB should give the ball to the back because the QB will be dead in the water if he tries to run.

                        The reason you see success with your QB is because the AI seems to be tuned a little aggressive making that DE crash more often then he should after the play is ran multiple times. In real life you would want to run set up plays to keep that DE crashing but a good DC will get his guy to tone in back to prevent that QB run.

                        Sorry for the football lesson but as a coach I feel people don't always understand just how the read option play works. It can be used many different ways to involve running and passing. A&M, among others, likes to use the read in the passing game as well as with the run. The read can be a back breaking play for a D if it is ran correctly.
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                        • BloNByU1418
                          Rookie
                          • Jul 2013
                          • 15

                          #13
                          Re: Is the read option risky?

                          The AI definitely seems over aggressive on the read option (I've run for 9.7 YPC with Braxton Miller 12 games into the season, hardly ever scrambling off a pass), but I highly recommend an audible if the player off the DE is uncovered by an OL or TE. This is the one tip I haven't seen covered yet by other posters. They can end your read before it ever gets started.

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                          • Trojanfight
                            Rookie
                            • Jul 2013
                            • 20

                            #14
                            Re: Is the read option risky?

                            I find that reading the DE IS KEY. im somewhat of a novice player...not a beginner but not a great player either. used to be I would try to read the de pre-snap and that didn't give a great indication of what would happen during play...I have gotten to where I can tell if the de is going to pull up just waiting for the qb and quickly tap A so its a hand off. of course it works much better with fast qbs...usually can bust a big one with Martinez, mariota, etc.

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                            • DaFunkDoc
                              Rookie
                              • Jul 2013
                              • 149

                              #15
                              Re: Is the read option risky?

                              I've had success with it because the defense will load up to stop it after running it a couple of times, then the pass play out of the formation is golden.

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