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  • spfhelmiii
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    • Apr 2006
    • 433

    #181
    Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

    With a defensive back, what button should I be holding to try and knock out the ball or swat it away? Should it be Triangle to play the ball or X to play the defender? Or square? Just looking for my best chance at getting an incompletee when defending someone like Dez Bryant or Calvin Johnson. It sounds like Triangle goes for Int, and X may let him catch it to secure the tackle. Not sure if Square does anything different
    Last edited by spfhelmiii; 08-29-2015, 09:06 AM.

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    • fatleg3
      MVP
      • Aug 2008
      • 3602

      #182
      Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

      Originally posted by spfhelmiii
      With a defensive back, what button should I be holding to try and knock out the ball or swat it away? Should it be Triangle to play the ball or X to play the defender? Or square? Just looking for my best chance at getting an incompletee when defending someone like Dez Bryant or Calvin Johnson. It sounds like Triangle goes for Int, and X may let him catch it to secure the tackle. Not sure if Square does anything different
      I have been using x lately and it seems to be working. Sometimes, if my db is running with the wr in good position i dont do nothing and let the cpu play the db. That also has giving me some good results.

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      • Master_lord85
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        • Aug 2015
        • 26

        #183
        Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

        Originally posted by spfhelmiii
        With a defensive back, what button should I be holding to try and knock out the ball or swat it away? Should it be Triangle to play the ball or X to play the defender? Or square? Just looking for my best chance at getting an incompletee when defending someone like Dez Bryant or Calvin Johnson. It sounds like Triangle goes for Int, and X may let him catch it to secure the tackle. Not sure if Square does anything different
        For Xbox One:

        Y: Go for the interception (it´s more risky but a high reward if you make the interception of course)!

        X: Try to swat away the ball for incomplete pass

        A: Play the reciever: Secure the tackle - let him catch it (less risky but the reciever gets the ball usually)...

        Am I right or wrong about this guys?

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        • mfp
          Rookie
          • Nov 2010
          • 377

          #184
          Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

          Is there a resource somewhere that I can use to learn the ins-and-outs of strategy and tactics in this game?

          This is my first Madden game in probably a decade, and though I'm a huge football fan, I've never played the game in real life, so I don't know when the hell to call what play, especially on defense. I don't know when to make adjustments. I don't know what defensive formations are best for certain situations, and I don't know when I've called a good or poor offensive play based on the defensive alignment.

          Right now I'm feeling very overwhelmed and looking for basic help. I find that playing the game helps learn the gaming mechanics but I'm not making much progress improving my football IQ (and I've already run all the training tutorials in the game).

          Any help would be appreciated.

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          • broncosfan_96
            Rookie
            • Aug 2015
            • 8

            #185
            Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

            Originally posted by lowndsy
            On ps4 how do I show blitz on D? I seem to change camera angle when I press the buttons I used to press.
            Triangle and move the left stick to the left.

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            • Shogun613
              Rookie
              • Oct 2010
              • 128

              #186
              Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

              Originally posted by spfhelmiii
              With a defensive back, what button should I be holding to try and knock out the ball or swat it away? Should it be Triangle to play the ball or X to play the defender? Or square? Just looking for my best chance at getting an incompletee when defending someone like Dez Bryant or Calvin Johnson. It sounds like Triangle goes for Int, and X may let him catch it to secure the tackle. Not sure if Square does anything different
              I've had some success hitting R1 to swat, if I'm in position to make a play.

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              • Young Coaches
                Rookie
                • Aug 2015
                • 171

                #187
                Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                I'd like to preface my case by saying this, in no way I'm I disrespecting the makers or publishers of this franchise. I've followed EA for racers, for LIVE and in other classics they've been a part of. I'm simply putting it on the table, to see if anyone has found their way around these legendary quarterbacks losing, to simply, "quick" quarterbacks.

                I've tried giving madden 15 a shot going about the MUT strings. I just started playing mid July, and everyone I've played has legendary teams using legendary ways to win. I find that this is not fair, in large part because of the following:



                This is a photo I put together showing the amount of players playing MUT mode for XBOX ONE. Out of the total population of 600K, only 200K actually go from Rookie String 2 to Rookie String 1, Pro 2, Pro 1 so on and so forth. 400K, stay RIGHT WHERE THEY STARTED..

                I've reached out to madden and EA on Twitter but it worked to no avail.

                In my observation while on EA Access' Madden 15, I notice Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Breeze, Ben Roethlisberger, Dan Marino and ELITE quarterback goats have no advantage versus guys like Derek Carr, Michael Vick, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton & Colin Kaepernick.

                I suggested that they added a feature where going up against the passes from these legends required 6 hands to intercept or intense added pressure from the defense ON THE QB. I find no reason to believe, that quicker quarterbacks should win 80+ percent of games, simply from throwing on the run, and scrambling.

                Again, I respect the NFL. EA has been like 2nd parents to me, though I really wish that they knew how important it is for the sport and that the headline of the following articles are reviewed and taken into legitimate consideration on the virtual field of THIS particular video game I have in question.

                Because of respect for the forum I won't get into the fact that these quarterback legends throw interceptions because they don't have enough speed to get out of the pocket which is why I proposed the 6 hands to intercept, more pressure from the defense ON THE QB feature to modify the cause.

                But the defense aspect of it is great. I find the music of the game outstanding, specially Madden 15, I understand madden 16 has a more "poppy" sound, won't get into that. Obviously the plays might need a bit of improvisation as far as the offense goes.

                Though overall, I can't push Madden Season. I can only play Madden 15 through EA Access as I have reason to believe, Madden, (aside from Roger Goodell) as fun as it may be to SOME, it has played a significant part in why the weed is an issue, and why you see a whole bunch of players getting out of hand with their kids, their wives and so on. Nothing can before frustrating than watching these cornerstone legends, get beat, by new names and no names, simply because they are QUICK. That's all I got to say. #HealthHazardous


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                Last edited by Young Coaches; 08-29-2015, 05:36 PM. Reason: Info Structure

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                • cfiore99
                  Rookie
                  • Nov 2014
                  • 222

                  #188
                  Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                  Originally posted by Young Coaches
                  I'd like to preface my case by saying this, in no way I'm I disrespecting the makers or publishers of this franchise. I've followed EA for racers, for LIVE and in other classics they've been a part of.

                  I've tried giving madden 15 a shot going about the MUT strings. I just started playing mid July, and everyone I've played has legendary teams using legendary ways to win. I find that this is not fair, in large part because of the following:



                  This is a photo I put together showing the amount of players playing MUT mode for XBOX ONE. Out of 600K, only 200K actually go from level 1 to a level 2 improvement if you will.

                  I've reached out to madden in regards to this though I intend to no longer follow the franchise and help 2K on their football comeback for 2017.

                  In my observation while on EA Access' Madden 15, I notice Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Breeze, Ben Roethlisberger, Dan Marino and ELITE quarterback goats have no advantage versus guys like Derek Carr, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton & Colin Kaepernick.

                  I suggested that they added a feature where going up against the passes from these legends required 6 hands to intercept or intense added pressure from the defense ON THE QB. I find no reason to believe, that quicker quarterbacks should win 80+ percent of games, simply from throwing on the run, and scrambling.

                  Again, I respect the NFL. EA has been like 2nd parents to me, though I really wish that they knew how important it is for the sport that headline of the following articles are reviewed and taken into legitimate consideration on the virtual field of THIS particular video game I have in question.


                  Sent from my iPhone using Tap
                  WTF????

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                  • SteelCityColt
                    Rookie
                    • Nov 2014
                    • 69

                    #189
                    Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                    So I'm sure this must be me doing something stupid but I can't seem to get the hit stick to work this year?

                    On Xbox one, when I try to Hit Stick they do a conservative tackle (Like if I pressed A). It's very noticeable in the hit stick drill as it fails me saying I'm not using the correct mechanic. The only way I can get a pass on that drill is to use X instead.

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                    • Hammettf2b
                      Rookie
                      • Sep 2013
                      • 158

                      #190
                      Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                      I think I'm performing the option run wrong. I would do what I did last year which is hold down X (ps4) for the rb to get the hand off, and let go of the button for the qb to keep it. Nothing I do seems to work consistently. What is the propee way for the rb to get the hand off and the qb to keep it?

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                      • Skyboxer
                        Donny Baseball!
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 20302

                        #191
                        Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                        Originally posted by Hammettf2b
                        I think I'm performing the option run wrong. I would do what I did last year which is hold down X (ps4) for the rb to get the hand off, and let go of the button for the qb to keep it. Nothing I do seems to work consistently. What is the propee way for the rb to get the hand off and the qb to keep it?
                        Snap ball then make sure you let go of X then .... Push and Hold X during handoff animation to hand off. Don't hit anything to keep.
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                        • Chairman7w
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                          • Mar 2006
                          • 1490

                          #192
                          Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                          How do you call for a double-team on a WR?

                          For instance, if I'm on D, and I want my team to double Dez Bryant, can I hit combination of buttons to arrange that?

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                          • Skyboxer
                            Donny Baseball!
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 20302

                            #193
                            Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                            Originally posted by Chairman7w
                            How do you call for a double-team on a WR?

                            For instance, if I'm on D, and I want my team to double Dez Bryant, can I hit combination of buttons to arrange that?
                            Yes. The easiest is to use the new quick adjust system. (PS4 buttons below)

                            Double tab RB for LB's and Triangle for DB's (LB I "think for DL.. might be RT)

                            When you do that an icon will come up on the players. Select the player you want to adjust and then what you want them to do. It's really nice.

                            So for instance in you have Dez covered M2M and want to put a safety on him also..
                            Double tap triangle .. select the safeties icon.. give M2M order then who you want to M2M on.

                            It's like the system 2K had where you can hot route people without having to be on the player.
                            Last edited by Skyboxer; 08-29-2015, 09:50 PM.
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                            • DaBottom305
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                              • Aug 2014
                              • 46

                              #194
                              Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread



                              How can I get my screenshots to look this clean?

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                              • Sausage
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                                • Feb 2003
                                • 3905

                                #195
                                Re: Madden 16 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

                                I want to take a quick minute to say thank you to all those taking time throughout there day to answer questions for beginners and veterans alike to improve there experience.

                                Now back to enjoying Madden [emoji3]

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