There's been debates about when to use sprint and how to use it. A lot of you seem to think that sprint is only used when in the secondary or in open field. I will disagree with most of you and explain why sprint has been successful behind the line of scrimmage.
Here are steps when and how to use sprint.
1. Hit the hole hard. If you want quick yardage and you have an open hole, SPRINT to the hole and get those 3 or 5 yards. Sometimes you'll notice the defender is already in the backfield. Whether you sprint or not, it's either a loss of yards or back to the scrimmage line.
2. Through the rabbit hole with my boys up front. There are times where you'll see a huge hole; sprinting is not always required. This allows you to get into the hole and follow blockers then sprint to the outside or straight up the field. Always remember to juke, spin or hit stick your way pass defenders.
3. Defender in my grill, time to spin. Most of the time you'll find a defender in the backfield after the snap. Use the spin button to elude the defender and make him miss. Then use, that's right, SPRINT and get your self the hell out of the backfield for a quick gain of yards.
Note: Don't hold the spin button or tap it twice. You want to tap it once.
4. Clogged Artery time to avoid a heart attack. When your hole is stuffed, try to bounce to the outside. Remember to use sprint so that you can get to the sideline as quickly as you can before the defenders zero in on you. Yes, using sprint also makes the defenders close in quicker but the key is to get to the sideline asap. If there is an opportunity to cut back, DO IT. I've noticed that cutting back gains you 3-5 yards. Always remember to spin after the cutback. This allows you to turn your back and push your away up for forward progress. You never want to be hit back and lose those extra yards you worked hard for.
Note: When (example) running to the left outside, make sure to cut inside right stick tap right and either spin or tap it left again to elude defender. Use a mixture of combos. Remember, if your HB is known for fumbling, make sure you hold that ball tight and keep the yards you earned.
So for those of you who continue to claim that sprint works best in the secondary and should not be used anywhere else, you are wrong. I've been more successful running the football using sprint in tough situations. I use the Chicago Bears so my running backs are not great. Practice makes perfect.
Learn from your mistakes:
Always and I mean always use instant replay after a run that went bad so that you learn from your mistakes. I sometimes or maybe most of the time find a huge open hole that I didn't take because the defenders where in my face within a split second. Pay attention and keep your eyes open. You think you had a busted play for a loss until you see your replay and find out that all you needed to do was cut back behind a blocker and run for daylight. Trust me, I spent a lot of time in practice working on my runs with random defensive plays.
Pick a running play (prefer ISO) and use it in practice with a random defense. Every down you'll get a random defensive play and you can practice your runs. Make sure to keep notes of running plays that work best for your HB. There are speedy backs and truckers. Use plays that help different types of back. ISO is best work for Truckers and pitches are meant for Speedy backs.
For those of you who want to argue this with me, go for it. I will try to post videos on some successful run plays that used sprint behind the line of scrimmage.
If you have any good advice, feel free to share.
Updated:
Always remember to let the FB do his job blocking for you. I've noticed sometimes they ignore the first defender so it's up to you to elude and follow. You should still use sprint in case there is a defender free. In single back formation, I found sprinting to the line can be almost 100% success rate since there's no full back to cover the LB that might zero in on you. 3 yards are better then negative right?
Regarding new running posts:
Hey guys, help the moderators keep their sanity by not posting threads about running. Let us help each other out in this thread and I'll keep it updated as much as I can. Search feature works like a charm. I've also noticed a few threads stating you suck at running. Practice makes perfect and always google or search the forums for the best results. Thus far, this thread has helped a lot of players and hopefully we can add you to the mix.
Mix up plays and use motion to throw the defense off. If you feel that the line is crowded, make sure you have an audible pass play.
Ace
PA Roll Rt
Lead Block Left
The reason why you lead block left is so that you fake to your left and roll to your right. This allows you to fake the ball to the HB without a defender in your grill. If you roll to the left, make sure to lead block right. This will open up either Y or A. Look for open receivers. Most of the time you'll find them open. Use this to your advantage.
Here are steps when and how to use sprint.
1. Hit the hole hard. If you want quick yardage and you have an open hole, SPRINT to the hole and get those 3 or 5 yards. Sometimes you'll notice the defender is already in the backfield. Whether you sprint or not, it's either a loss of yards or back to the scrimmage line.
2. Through the rabbit hole with my boys up front. There are times where you'll see a huge hole; sprinting is not always required. This allows you to get into the hole and follow blockers then sprint to the outside or straight up the field. Always remember to juke, spin or hit stick your way pass defenders.
3. Defender in my grill, time to spin. Most of the time you'll find a defender in the backfield after the snap. Use the spin button to elude the defender and make him miss. Then use, that's right, SPRINT and get your self the hell out of the backfield for a quick gain of yards.
Note: Don't hold the spin button or tap it twice. You want to tap it once.
4. Clogged Artery time to avoid a heart attack. When your hole is stuffed, try to bounce to the outside. Remember to use sprint so that you can get to the sideline as quickly as you can before the defenders zero in on you. Yes, using sprint also makes the defenders close in quicker but the key is to get to the sideline asap. If there is an opportunity to cut back, DO IT. I've noticed that cutting back gains you 3-5 yards. Always remember to spin after the cutback. This allows you to turn your back and push your away up for forward progress. You never want to be hit back and lose those extra yards you worked hard for.
Note: When (example) running to the left outside, make sure to cut inside right stick tap right and either spin or tap it left again to elude defender. Use a mixture of combos. Remember, if your HB is known for fumbling, make sure you hold that ball tight and keep the yards you earned.
So for those of you who continue to claim that sprint works best in the secondary and should not be used anywhere else, you are wrong. I've been more successful running the football using sprint in tough situations. I use the Chicago Bears so my running backs are not great. Practice makes perfect.
Learn from your mistakes:
Always and I mean always use instant replay after a run that went bad so that you learn from your mistakes. I sometimes or maybe most of the time find a huge open hole that I didn't take because the defenders where in my face within a split second. Pay attention and keep your eyes open. You think you had a busted play for a loss until you see your replay and find out that all you needed to do was cut back behind a blocker and run for daylight. Trust me, I spent a lot of time in practice working on my runs with random defensive plays.
Pick a running play (prefer ISO) and use it in practice with a random defense. Every down you'll get a random defensive play and you can practice your runs. Make sure to keep notes of running plays that work best for your HB. There are speedy backs and truckers. Use plays that help different types of back. ISO is best work for Truckers and pitches are meant for Speedy backs.
For those of you who want to argue this with me, go for it. I will try to post videos on some successful run plays that used sprint behind the line of scrimmage.
If you have any good advice, feel free to share.
Updated:
Always remember to let the FB do his job blocking for you. I've noticed sometimes they ignore the first defender so it's up to you to elude and follow. You should still use sprint in case there is a defender free. In single back formation, I found sprinting to the line can be almost 100% success rate since there's no full back to cover the LB that might zero in on you. 3 yards are better then negative right?
Regarding new running posts:
Hey guys, help the moderators keep their sanity by not posting threads about running. Let us help each other out in this thread and I'll keep it updated as much as I can. Search feature works like a charm. I've also noticed a few threads stating you suck at running. Practice makes perfect and always google or search the forums for the best results. Thus far, this thread has helped a lot of players and hopefully we can add you to the mix.
Mix up plays and use motion to throw the defense off. If you feel that the line is crowded, make sure you have an audible pass play.
Ace
PA Roll Rt
Lead Block Left
The reason why you lead block left is so that you fake to your left and roll to your right. This allows you to fake the ball to the HB without a defender in your grill. If you roll to the left, make sure to lead block right. This will open up either Y or A. Look for open receivers. Most of the time you'll find them open. Use this to your advantage.
...) That's why it would not pain me to see the sprint button go away and have acceleration/sprint determined by the pressure applied on the left stick.
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