Madden NFL 17 Teach Me How/Strategy Thread

[the veteran]

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Does anyone have a good source for learning about offensive/defensive schemes, types of defenses (man/zone), etc?

EA added so many zones into this years game I was confused myself. Here is a really good one on Cover 2 that taught me alot. Some of them best tips a I've seen on the new coverage's and features.

[bravesfan1984]

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EA added so many zones into this years game I was confused myself. Here is a really good one on Cover 2 that taught me alot. Some of them best tips a I've seen on the new coverage's and features.

Awesome, thanks!

[Grandview2015]

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Having issue punting. I get the thing in the box and it won't go 25 yards. Really killing FP. Any help?

[Nine.Six.Melo]

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Has anyone gotten a good hang of onsides kicking?

With the stick I could get it to around 50/50, but the new mechanic makes it hard to get the ball to bounce/pop up.

I don't put much power into the kick, it gives my team more time to get to the ball, I just recovered one a few hours ago I'll try and post the vid.

[Nine.Six.Melo]

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Can someone give me a tip on how to switch to a DB when the ball is in the air and not take him out the play when I try to make a play on the ball

I rush the passer to force fast throws but when I switch to my DB to either pick it off or make a play on the catch I overrun the receiver or just take my DB out of the play and its costing me games.

[SeaTownGamer]

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Can anyone give me tips on how to stop runs from the gun formation? Especially inside zone runs. I mostly play a friend who is real good at it. I am not good at hitting the gaps and he's so good at blocking with his OL. I can't stop it for some reason. My defenders (mostly LBs) always gets sucked into the OL instead of hitting the gap properly. Please give me some indepth pro/expert tips

[cooper417]

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Can someone give me a tip on how to switch to a DB when the ball is in the air and not take him out the play when I try to make a play on the ball

I rush the passer to force fast throws but when I switch to my DB to either pick it off or make a play on the catch I overrun the receiver or just take my DB out of the play and its costing me games.

When you switch defenders don't move the left stick right away until you are comfortable moving the player yourself. The CPU will stay controlling that player after you've switched, once you move the left stick you are in full control of him.

[cooper417]

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Can anyone give me tips on how to stop runs from the gun formation? Especially inside zone runs. I mostly play a friend who is real good at it. I am not good at hitting the gaps and he's so good at blocking with his OL. I can't stop it for some reason. My defenders (mostly LBs) always gets sucked into the OL instead of hitting the gap properly. Please give me some indepth pro/expert tips

You could start with DLine adjustments/shifts. Depending on what defensive front you're in- I like to pinch (shift) the line inside & call contain so the outside guys are in better position if they bounce the run outside. Usering the MLB helps too & crashing him inside yourself.

Pinching the line & calling contain, should shut down the middle & help w/ the outside. This will leave the running lanes open inside the tackles. If you are usering the MLB crash whichever side/hole he tries to run towards.

Sometimes good OL are hard to stop though, but you could give that a try.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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Having issue punting. I get the thing in the box and it won't go 25 yards. Really killing FP. Any help?

There is a glitch in Draft Champions at least where it forgets that you clicked or full power, and you end up with no power.

[thelegitgoat]

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I've used multiple teams and can't generate any pressure and get sacks. Should I lower pass blocking

[Scott]

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I've used multiple teams and can't generate any pressure and get sacks. Should I lower pass blocking

I've had no issues getting pressure using A&S sliders.

[Mattanite]

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Can someone give me a tip on how to switch to a DB when the ball is in the air and not take him out the play when I try to make a play on the ball

I rush the passer to force fast throws but when I switch to my DB to either pick it off or make a play on the catch I overrun the receiver or just take my DB out of the play and its costing me games.

IF you're struggling with this, try turning switch assist on. It keeps the DB CPU controlled for a moment after you have switched so you can get your bearings and make a play.

[Mattanite]

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Can anyone give me tips on how to stop runs from the gun formation? Especially inside zone runs. I mostly play a friend who is real good at it. I am not good at hitting the gaps and he's so good at blocking with his OL. I can't stop it for some reason. My defenders (mostly LBs) always gets sucked into the OL instead of hitting the gap properly. Please give me some indepth pro/expert tips

Difference between runs in the gun vs under centre, when under centre, the HB is already going north-south (ish, unless its a stretch or toss). In the gun the HB has to come across the QBs body east-west. Are you giving up big runs to the outside when they are playing the gun-run? If so, audible your DL closer together and your OLBs to line up wide outside, this gives you a 6-1 look and really limits the outside runs and forces the HB back to the middle where there is a huge cluster of DL. In the 3-4, if you are getting beat outside, audible your MLB's to spread but the 3 DL to pinch, same thing.

[Mattanite]

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A&S has sliders out already? Wow that was quick.

[Madwolf]

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Can someone explain to me shading coverages over under inside and outside? The pros, cons, and when I should use them and when I shouldn't. Thank you so much.