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Man – Designated in the play diagram by a short line. The defender will stick with his man regardless of
where he goes. Man coverages give your defense a little more freedom to be aggressive, but make sure
your backs are talented enough to cover their man one-on-one.
Zone – Designated in the play diagram by an orange circle. The defender will stay in his general zone rather
than stick with a specific man. Zone coverages are a bit safer than man coverages, as you’ve typically got
someone else to pick up the slack if one man gets beat.
Blitz – Designated in the play diagram by a longer line extending through the line of scrimmage. Blitz a
player or two if you really want to be aggressive and try to pressure the QB into making a bad decision. But
once again, be careful, because if he doesn’t get to the QB fast enough, the blitzer will be leaving either his
man or his zone potentially more open or vulnerable.
Choose wisely. Learn which types of plays are best suited for which types of situations. Figure out when it
pays to be aggressive and when it’s a good idea to play it safe. The better you know your defense, the better
chance you’ll have of shutting down the other team when it counts most.
Offense, Pre-Snap:
1. Choose a pass play, and wait until QB is under the Center.
2. Nudge the C-stick in any of 8 directions:
• Up is a Fly Route
• Down is a Screen Route
• Left/Right are In or Out Route*
• Up + Left/Right is either a Post or Corner Route*
• Down + Left/Right is either a Fade or Slant route*
• You can also push the Z Button to have a player stay back and block
3. Now press the button of the receiver to which you want to assign the chosen route.
4. After selecting a receiver, you should hear the QB bark out an audible.
5. The chosen receiver will now run the modified route (or stay back and block).
* Depends on what side of the field the receiver is on.
Advanced Line Moves:
1. In the Pause Menu, select Options and ensure that Advanced Line Moves are set to ON.
2. Get on Defense, and before the snap select a Defensive Lineman.
3. Wait until ball is hiked.
4. Immediately press and hold L (to go left - R will go right).
5. Upon contact with a blocker, press a face button (A, B, X, Y).
6. If timed right, your lineman will execute a special move:
• The A Button performs a bull rush
• The B Button performs a shove
• The X Button performs a spin move
• The Y Button performs a swim move
For more information, also see On the Field on page 7.
MAIN MENU
To access the Help menu from any game menu screen, press the X Button.
Quick Game
Play a quick preseason game between any two teams. This is the fastest way to suit up and lead your team
on to the field. See Quick Game on page 7.
Game Modes
Choose from one of seven unique, in-depth game modes including Franchise, Situation, Season, Playoffs,
Practice, Tournament, and Exhibition.
Options
Multiple categories of options give you the power to customize your game at all levels, from the broadcast
booth to the coach’s desk. See Options on page 25.
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