16 ways to Blast BLITZES!

by GREENERRRR Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:54 pm

Author is TNT - founder of Madden University

Playing Madden online against human competition means potentially facing maniacally blitz happy defenses. It's simple. If there's one thing Madden players struggle with, it's beating blitzes. Aggressive Madden coaches rely on heat to pile pressure on opponents. An intense rush forces offenses into the tough task of making quick decisions without turning the ball over. Protecting from pressure schemes isn't just necessary for success, it is essential to enjoying Madden.

Many defenses use pressure to create big plays. Madden players try to generate heat to force offensive players into mistakes. Quick pressure makes moving the ball tough. Defenses use a wide array of techniques to get defenders into the backfield. To establish an offensive presence, players will need to anticipate and counteract blitz pressure. Without solid anti-blitz plays, competing will be difficult and winning will be all but impossible.

Fortunately, Madden provides ample adjustment possibilities to deal with heavy pressure schemes. Pre-game scouting makes in-game adjustments easier and more straight-forward. The 'Compare Stats' screen offers valuable individualized scouting information and is available before selecting lobby opponents. Percentages listed hint at tendencies spanning a Madden player's entire career. One tendency in particular, BLITZ, shows how disciplined players might be when bringing heat. Knowing a player's blitz frequency makes planning offensive execution against pressure more effective. Pay attention to keep the quarterback on his feet. Use these 16 concepts to identify defensive tendencies that will help beat all kinds of blitz heat:

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