How to Win at Madden

Build an offensive game plan., Learn how to play defense, pick good plays that form with the other team's offense., Improve your "stick skill" which is manually controlling a player in any situation and being able to make the necessary moves instead...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Build an offensive game plan.

    Decide whether you want to be aggressive or conservative.

    Decide whether you want to use the run to set up the pass or vice versa.

    If you like to run then you should use play action to set up the pass.

    To set up the run via pass use draw plays.
  2. Step 2: Learn how to play defense

    If they are in the I form then bring more guys to the line.

    If the formation is shotgun blitz five (All the linemen and an outside linebacker or two if you play 3-4). , This will be key for opening up running lanes and getting yards after the catch. , Every team has a weakness, such as the Dallas Cowboys with defense on quarterbacks (real life.) For example, if your opponent has horrible offensive skills, try to intercept the ball or hold them to three and outs. , Ideally, you should be able to run every play in your playbook.

    Learn it inside and out.

    Diversity is very important as a veteran player will sniff out and counter players who use only 3-5 strong money plays every game.
  3. Step 3: pick good plays that form with the other team's offense.

  4. Step 4: Improve your "stick skill" which is manually controlling a player in any situation and being able to make the necessary moves instead of depending on the CPU controlled player to do it for you.

  5. Step 5: Find your opponents weak spot.

  6. Step 6: Find a playbook you are comfortable with and which tailors to your personnel.

Detailed Guide

Decide whether you want to be aggressive or conservative.

Decide whether you want to use the run to set up the pass or vice versa.

If you like to run then you should use play action to set up the pass.

To set up the run via pass use draw plays.

If they are in the I form then bring more guys to the line.

If the formation is shotgun blitz five (All the linemen and an outside linebacker or two if you play 3-4). , This will be key for opening up running lanes and getting yards after the catch. , Every team has a weakness, such as the Dallas Cowboys with defense on quarterbacks (real life.) For example, if your opponent has horrible offensive skills, try to intercept the ball or hold them to three and outs. , Ideally, you should be able to run every play in your playbook.

Learn it inside and out.

Diversity is very important as a veteran player will sniff out and counter players who use only 3-5 strong money plays every game.

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