So I have read a whole bunch on these forums about "Super LBs" and instead of posting this in 5 different threads, I thought I would make this and perhaps it will allow people to enjoy passing the football as much as I do.
The L2/LT Button:
The L2/LT button when throwing adds air to the trajectory of the ball.
Now I have been trying it and this is what I can tell you.
On a lob pass, it definitely goes higher and does very rarely gets picked off by the trailing CB on deep passes. It makes the ball come down at a higher angle and more of a basket catch is made by the receiver.
On bullet passes I see a difference as well.
When my receiver is running an out route and the defense is in zone, the ball seems to drop in towards the sideline and the LBs will jump for it, just as the do to pick off the bullet passes, but just hit air and the ball keeps going. So it adds a bit more air under your bullet.
When running a quick out route, have you guys noticed if you throw the bullet then the receiver will loose 2 yards to catch the ball? Well when I throw the L2/LT and throw that bullet to the out route, the ball floats over the top of the receiver and he catches it over the head and does not loose ground. Careful though, safeties and DBs if in man, coming in at a perpendicular angle from the path of the ball can pick these off.
Two warnings:
1) Throwing with L2/LT makes the release of the QB longer. Similar to if you throw a long bomb, he winds up for more power, he will wind up for more of a finesse pass.
2) Since you press and hold L2/LT when throwing, you need to release it once the ball is in the air. If you hold it when your receiver catches, he will try to lateral the ball backwards as that is what the button is supposed to do when you control a ball carrier.
Now I at first thought it was all a placebo effect when I first used it.. and some of my friends are still skeptical... so don't think I am saying this is 100% fact. But I have noticed a huge difference when I use this button and do not deal with "Super LBs" when throwing. In fact, I am only picked off by mistakes by me or being rushed, almost never cheap AI things. (And if I am, it is only warping but I can live with that as I only see it like once a season.)
So try it for yourself and see. I am pretty sure it makes a difference and should put an end to the Middle pass and Super LB debate.
This was added by EccentricMeat
Here is goalieump413's take on L2/LT -
Like I said, have not contacted EA to confirm it but I have noticed a difference. I have also heard they put this in to Madden '10 and has been in Madden and NCAA since its introduction.
Edit: Feel free to add to what else you know about the L2/LT button and I will add it to this post.
Edit: L2 = PS3. LT = Xbox.
Edit: Look at it like this. Accuracy is your left stick. Power is how hard/long you press the button. Finesse is L2/LT.
Edit: So glad I could help you guys and from the sounds of it, many have found this useful. If you have any question at all or need help using it, feel free to send me a PM and I will help however I can.
Answer:
Ok So from Bumble14, he asked this of Justin Dewiel and it is on page 11 of this thread-
If this is true, then I apologize for getting people's hopes up and am extremely let down that it is not in the game.
I say, if you notice a difference with it, then use it. Life is 90% mental and if this helps you then who is to say it doesn't work. I tend to think it is along the lines goalieump413 theory that it is in the code but they do not know its there. But I won't get into an argument over that as I have never seen the codes of EA.
Again, my apologize but like I said, if you see a difference, then I say use it. I still will. And if I feel like it throws better and I play better with it, then who is to say it doesn't.
To the Mods/Amins:
Even though we have received word of this from an EA admin, I ask the Mods to allow this thread to remain open because I feel there is still something to it. It is also seems to be relieving many frustrations and has apparently fixed something, psychological or not.
I personally will not attack or become combative with anyone who disagrees and I suggest all posters in this thread to do the same. Thank you
The L2/LT Button:
The L2/LT button when throwing adds air to the trajectory of the ball.
Now I have been trying it and this is what I can tell you.
On a lob pass, it definitely goes higher and does very rarely gets picked off by the trailing CB on deep passes. It makes the ball come down at a higher angle and more of a basket catch is made by the receiver.
On bullet passes I see a difference as well.
When my receiver is running an out route and the defense is in zone, the ball seems to drop in towards the sideline and the LBs will jump for it, just as the do to pick off the bullet passes, but just hit air and the ball keeps going. So it adds a bit more air under your bullet.
When running a quick out route, have you guys noticed if you throw the bullet then the receiver will loose 2 yards to catch the ball? Well when I throw the L2/LT and throw that bullet to the out route, the ball floats over the top of the receiver and he catches it over the head and does not loose ground. Careful though, safeties and DBs if in man, coming in at a perpendicular angle from the path of the ball can pick these off.
Two warnings:
1) Throwing with L2/LT makes the release of the QB longer. Similar to if you throw a long bomb, he winds up for more power, he will wind up for more of a finesse pass.
2) Since you press and hold L2/LT when throwing, you need to release it once the ball is in the air. If you hold it when your receiver catches, he will try to lateral the ball backwards as that is what the button is supposed to do when you control a ball carrier.
Now I at first thought it was all a placebo effect when I first used it.. and some of my friends are still skeptical... so don't think I am saying this is 100% fact. But I have noticed a huge difference when I use this button and do not deal with "Super LBs" when throwing. In fact, I am only picked off by mistakes by me or being rushed, almost never cheap AI things. (And if I am, it is only warping but I can live with that as I only see it like once a season.)
So try it for yourself and see. I am pretty sure it makes a difference and should put an end to the Middle pass and Super LB debate.
This was added by EccentricMeat
Originally posted by EccenticMeat
Originally posted by Gotmadskillzson
Originally posted by RTF
Originally posted by goalieump413
Edit: Feel free to add to what else you know about the L2/LT button and I will add it to this post.
Edit: L2 = PS3. LT = Xbox.
Edit: Look at it like this. Accuracy is your left stick. Power is how hard/long you press the button. Finesse is L2/LT.
Edit: So glad I could help you guys and from the sounds of it, many have found this useful. If you have any question at all or need help using it, feel free to send me a PM and I will help however I can.
Answer:
Ok So from Bumble14, he asked this of Justin Dewiel and it is on page 11 of this thread-
Originally posted by [URL="http://www.operationsports.com/Bumble14/"
I say, if you notice a difference with it, then use it. Life is 90% mental and if this helps you then who is to say it doesn't work. I tend to think it is along the lines goalieump413 theory that it is in the code but they do not know its there. But I won't get into an argument over that as I have never seen the codes of EA.
Again, my apologize but like I said, if you see a difference, then I say use it. I still will. And if I feel like it throws better and I play better with it, then who is to say it doesn't.
To the Mods/Amins:
Even though we have received word of this from an EA admin, I ask the Mods to allow this thread to remain open because I feel there is still something to it. It is also seems to be relieving many frustrations and has apparently fixed something, psychological or not.
I personally will not attack or become combative with anyone who disagrees and I suggest all posters in this thread to do the same. Thank you
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