ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O

Subject: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-04-03, 21:29

ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O

Today I will start my long post on O…this
should help mainly nOObs, but everyone should learn something…first
off….feel free to contribute….

Mix the Run and Pass

Ok
I always try to Run and Pass once every drive, in my WCO the pass takes
the front and in my RHO the run takes the front. If you do not
mix the run and the pass you will lose; that simple! Even with
the perfect money-play, it will be stopped and you will lose.

RULE
OF THUMB:

Greater than 6 men in the box, pass, less run.
(The box is 5 yards in front of the center and 2 yards to the right
of the Tackles or TEs)

How to Run

In
my humble opinion the lead blocking feature is garbage…I stay away
from it. Instead use the normal run system.

The
idea behind the run game is to drain the clock and keep the ball; this
does not mean you have to get a first down on each run. Most
people abandon their run game after they fail to achieve a first down
with each run. This is wrong. Any run that is more than 3 yards
is a good run. Think about 4x3=12 you need 10 yards for a first
down or 3x3=9+1 =10, if you can’t get 1 yard off a qb sneak you have
issues. This means while running you shouldn’t be in a hurry.
You have some of the fastest and strongest humans on the planet at your
disposal and you only need 3 yards…

divide the field into 3 horizontal parts when I run, the LOS this is
where the linemen are, the LB where the LB are, and the secondary, where
the DBs are…the first 2 sections are each aprox. 3 yards long and
the last is the rest of the field. As you probably noticed then
all you have to do is make it through the LOS and into the LB section
to get a “good” run.

So,
you have chosen a play and you arrive at the game screen. Now
look at the orange arrow, obviously where you want to go, and the gray
arrows where the blockers go. Now look at the D, if they are clogging
the direction of the orange arrow, flip the play, if they are
filling that gap to they have to have 8 in the box, which means….deep
lob.

Now,
hike the ball. Follow your blocks and hit the right hole, hold
triangle while you go through the hole. With practice you
will get 3 yards each time (with the right plays). Notice how
I didn’t mention jukes or accelerate this is because in my opinion
neither is necessary for a 3 yard run, unless you are running a vertical
run (one which starts off sideways) then use these by all means.

What Runs to Use and When to Use
Them:

The
idea in madden is to get the ball into the hands of the RB as soon as
possible. This means plays with the word dive and slam are often
the best. Last year the SB HB Slam was probably the best running
play. It still is… However, counters and cutbacks now work twice
as well. This means that you no longer need to rely on the dive/slam.

Any Formation HB Dive/Slam

This
is your base run. It will almost always lead to positive yards.
Notice how it points between the Gs, try to follow that route.

Any Spread Formation (where the WRS
are spread on across the Screen) Cutback

This
isn’t as guaranteed as dive/slam but leads to bigger gains.
Run 2 steps forward juke, or manually turn and go, make sure to cut
before the tackle if the WR missed his block. If at any time it
looks bad head up field. This works best with a fast back.

Any Tight Formation (Ex. SB Trips
Bunch, SB Tight) Counter

Just
run this up the edge, QUICK AUDBILE BETWEEN THIS AND a DIVE/SLAM DEPENDING
ON WHERE THE D LINES UP, MIDDLE, AUDIBLE TO A COUNTER, EDGE, ADUBILE
TO a DIVE/SLAM.

Any Dual Back Formation FB Dive/Slam

This will always be as good as HB
Dive/Slam

Running on the Goal Line (less than
10 yards to the Goal Line)

QB Sneak, Strong Toss,

Use these 3 together, always motion
the FB to the edge. If the DBs pull in run the Strong toss, if
not the QB Sneak. These 2 plays run together, with a PA create
an almost unstoppable GL O.

How to pass

With
lead passing, passing is easy. The idea while creating a well-rounded
passing game is to look for a route not plays, then plays with those
routes. So, for instance the angle fade last year, was really
good, so people looked for plays with the angle fade above all else.
The same was true with “unbumbables”.

With
the loss of pulling routes this is less true for some, but not me.

These are the Routes I use and Why:

Deep
Out:

This play is next to impossible to
stop when done right. Wait ‘till right when the receiver breaks, and
lead out, or if the D is faster than the receiver lead in. This
always works for me.

HB
Circle

Pretty simple, motion the RB till
1 arrow disappears and hike. This means that the RB will start
the route from a starting “go” position…it essentiality does the
same thing as the WRs running up to the LOS in arena football, gives
them a head start on the defender. If you count to 1 then look
at your RB you will notice he has turned towards the middle of the field,
pass it now using precision pass in. His break was after he headed
up field so he has the advantage on the D.

HB
Angle

This play is great like the circle;
it has a very strong “break” which further amplifies the RB’s
advantage vs. the D. Just pass in right when he breaks, then mash
the highlight stick

Hitch

This play is dead simple, and could
be run all game. Just hike, wait till the WR turns and bullet
it. Keep it simple

Comeback
Route

This is my quick pass route.
Starts out like a wheel route, but ends like a hitch. Keep a play
with this route in your audible. Whenever the box is full (8 men)
audible to this play for an automatic 10-15 yards and maybe 6.
Then set your cone on the WR hike and press up and right. However,
only do this when the CB lines up in a straight line to the WR or it
is a “pick for six”.

Deep
Post

Just as useful as it was last year.
Weight till the receiver makes a break then throw (high and out for
a fast WR, high and in for a tall one). Should be good for 10-15
yards.

Wheel
Route

Two ways this can be done, on one-on-one
it can be sick on one-vs.-x it is 5-10 yards. The first way for
one-on-one is to aim the cone on a back in the flats, pump, put the
cone back on the WR tap the WR’s icon as lightly as possible while
holding up, vs. 8 in the box this = 6 points. The other way is
to wait ‘till the WR heads up field then pass in and up.

Stop-and
–Go

Always good for 6, with time.
In this route you weight ‘till the WR turns then pump, or if the pressure
is good pass, if you pump then wait till the WR turns and lob it (WR’s
icon as lightly as possible while holding up)

Flats

Can be run 3 ways. Number 1
is, put a wr on a hitch and motion the back on flats out to the LOS
and pass to whichever is open. Number 2 is to put one back on
an out and the other on an in so they cross, this makes them rub giving
you an easy pass. Lastly, 3 is to put one on an out and pass really
quickly the LB can not catch the RB.

Slant
by the TE

This will always get 2-3 yards with
a tall TE. Just hike and lob.

These are the Routes I combine:

Hitch
and Streak or Wheel

Pass to the hitch

Deep
Out and 5 yard out

Put the short out on the WR closest
to the sideline, pass to him when he breaks.

Deep
Post and 10 yard Hitch

The should open each other up just
watch.

Out/Slant
and Wheel Route

The should rub leaving one open.

Angle
Fade and hitch/streak

They also rub watch for the open
man.

Deep
Post and Angle Fade

The should rub leaving one open.

C-Route
and Streak

The Streak or C-route cross twice
don’t miss your shot.

Out
slant and In slant (or out and In)

Rub the DB

Any
2 Deep Crossing Routes on the Same Side and a PA

Hike wait 1 sec and see who is open.

TE
Slant and WR Hitch

The WR will block for the TE.

Flats
and WR Slant

The WR pulls either the flats DB
or the RB’s man

Unbumpables

These are designed to beat the bump-and-run.
Any blue/delayed route does this, doesn’t allow the DB to bump.
I am to lazy to look now.

I use these when it looks like the D
is blitzing along with a quick pass or wheel route. Really screws
with people who rely on the bump.

These are the Formations I use

SB Tight

Creates great rubs and good for running.

SB Trips Bunch

See tight for passing, cutback works
well here

SB 4 WR

Good for dives stretches field, creates
mismatches, often a 3^rd string WR is better than a 3^rd
string CB

Any Tight Twins

Great for running and rubs, HB angle
in this formation is great.

I form Twin WR

Good for sweeps and rubs.

Goal Line

Umm, well obvious.

Returning Punts:

Just a side note, double juke (use
the highlight stick and juke opposite ways quickly) and watch the D

, don’t
try on kick returns

Getting 5 yards every few Drive

Hike the ball and head forward between
the G and C right away, good for 5 yards almost always, don’t forget
to slide. This is only good in moderation.

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-04-03, 21:29

I am copying these from my computer so the format is all messed up I apologize

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-04-03, 21:55

it took me about half an hour but it is now fixed

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-04-03, 22:17

Thanks, I am not sure what the problem is, they just look wierd when I copy them from word.

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-04-03, 22:18

thank u, did u get my pm

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-04-06, 16:14

great post...keep it up

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-04-14, 16:30

good post :afro:

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-06-20, 11:18

good post

Subject: Re: ClavinandHobbes Long Post on O 2008-07-20, 10:19

great post

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