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Hat count run drill madden 174/4/2023 The only thing that matters in the drill is making the tackle, so don’t even bother trying to strip the ball or lay a hit stick on him. Make sure to maintain an angle, and come in to make the safe play. If he appears to be running up the middle, keep strafing backwards until he’s clear of the blockers or until your other defenders slow him down. When the ball is snapped, identify where the back is going to go. Your computer teammates are generally very aggressive, so let them worry about charging in and focus on being the safety net. If you miss, or run into one of the pads, the running back will quickly be out of reach. Sometimes breaking inside can work to stop the back in the backfield, but it’s a risky endeavor. If your other defenders get picked up or miss their tackles, you need to be ready to track down the back and keep him out of the end zone. When the ball is snapped, strafe backwards as long as you have to, to make sure you won’t miss the angle on the running back. There are a couple of strategies you can employ here, but I feel the safest is to take the liberty of being the last man back no matter who you are controlling. Here, the trick is to avoid getting blocked at all costs. The defensive side of this drill offers a much different challenge. Experiment with the spin move, or even multiple spin moves, to see how they can be used to take out multiple defenders. I like to start outside, allow my blocker to take out one defender, and then spin back towards the center of the field as soon as the defenders appear to have the angle and be within striking distance. At the higher difficulties of the drill, when you start to encounter more and more defenders, you are going to need to use the spin. It’s quick, deadly, and can make multiple defenders miss. Perhaps the best move to make in this drill, or whenever you are running, is the spin move. The initial burst you get from sprinting is as dangerous a move as you have, so use it wisely. Once you are headed for the corner, then you can hit the gas and sprint to glory. Remember, you can sort of steer your blocker based on where you run, so consider pretending to make a move up field to encourage your blocker to cut in and take out the defender, then cut back and bust outside. Instead, refrain from abusing the sprint button and try to let your fullback get out and take the first defender. You’re almost always going to want to get outside in the drill, since the pads which represent your O-line are not very effective at interior blocking. Following your blocker is so important that you should slow down, or even stop if you have to, to allow him to get out in front. A good move has a decent chance of shaking a defender, but a good block never fails. I can’t stress enough how important this is. The best real tip I can give you, besides “don’t get tackled,” is to follow your blocker religiously. (Note: these tips are for the standard training drills, not the virtual trainer) Here are a few tips to help you master some of the drills, and build your players into superstars. You’re going to have to get it done on Sundays, but first you need to learn how to get it done on the practice field. OK, so you’ve started up a new franchise and you’re ready to turn your team into the next dynasty.
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