Why can't I control the quarterback in shotgun after the ball is snapped?

[deon2333]

I don't know if this has been addressed but whenever I select a passing play out of shotgun, after the ball is snapped, the QB hops around and then I am able to control him instead of having control of him as soon as it's snapped. Is this a glitch or something? Normally when I get the ball I can go but not in madden 11. Am I the only one with this problem?

[threes_co]

Quote: Originally Posted by deon2333

I don't know if this has been addressed but whenever I select a passing play out of shotgun, after the ball is snapped, the QB hops around and then I am able to control him instead of having control of him as soon as it's snapped. Is this a glitch or something? Normally when I get the ball I can go but not in madden 11. Am I the only one with this problem?

Not a glitch, just how the game plays.

[deon2333]

Quote: Originally Posted by ace23

Not a glitch, just how the game plays.

I just wonder why it's like that. NCAA isn't like that and if I recall correctly, no other EA football has done it. Why now. If the defense is blitzing on the out side, I can't just go. I have to wait until he is done hopping around then scramble. Seems odd to me.

[kehlis]

What formation are you in?

Are you the wildcat or a special package. This happens to me in the wildcat (haven't called it since the first couple times I tried it or when I bring Tebow in his package in a run situation).

I haven't noticed similar difficulties in any normal formations.

[deon2333]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

What formation are you in? Are you the wildcat or a special package. This happens to me in the wildcat (haven't called it since the first couple times I tried it or when I bring Tebow in his package in a run situation). I haven't noticed similar difficulties in any normal formations.

I'm in shotgun formation.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by deon2333

I'm in shotgun formation.

I get that.

There are lots of variations of the shotgun formation which was why I asked. I'm assuming neither of my scenarios hold true?

[deon2333]

Every shotgun formation. I use every formation in the shotgun playbook and it happens.

[Bellsprout]

I believe the game is programmed to make you drop back before giving you control of your player so you don't cheese the QB run all day if you have someone quick like Vick or Vince Young.