The release of a new Madden game always comes with new people coming in with different play styles. That’s one of the great things about sports games; you can basically play the way you want to as long as it works ไfor you. If you want to play a spread fast-paced offense then you can go for it, if you want to play a ground and pound offe♌nse then you can go for it. This list is going to consist of the things that players might be doing in the game that they can improve on.

Some of these things are pretty simple and can be things that people just do naturally playing the game and don’t think about. I get that this is just a game, and talking about people playing it wrong can kinda make you think it’s not a big deal, and it’s not. I wanted to analyze the ways that I play and see the mistakes that I make and see others make to try and give some tips. I’ve been playing the Madden g🌳ames for a l𒐪ong time and am very knowledgeable about the NFL.

If you play the game regularly, then some of these things can be things you already know but they could be so subtle that they’ve just been overlooked. The literal press of one button can make a big difference in a sports game. Now, having said all ꦐthis, these points are just my opinions. Alright, let’s do it!

25 Adjust

I know it seems like a simple thing, but there are so many people who don’t bother making pre-snap adjustments. Sending a running back in another direction or telling a receiver to take a different route can literally be the difference between punting ജand scoring. I’m not saying that you have to go all Peyton Manning and change everything up before ev🤡ery play, but if you see the left side loaded up then maybe send the running back to the right. It's just playing smart.

24 Chill With𝄹 The Hit Stick 🎀

I’m v🐠ery guilty of doing this, and that’s going for the big-hit instead of just making the tackle. If you land a big one, then the chance of them fumbling does increase. But if you miss you might allow❀ a touchdown!

You flick the right stick to do a big-hit.

The only time you should be going for a big-hit is when you know you can hit it; otherwise just run in🐻to the guy and you’𝓀ll make the tackle. Playing safe on defense will win you more games than you might think.

23 Upgrades

This year, EA added some different features in the franchise mode and it oddly enough has a very RPG vibe to it. It has all the normal franchise stuff of being a coach, o✃wner, or player and you practice and manage all that stuff but they threw in a progression system. So when players perform well in practice and games, they are given points to spend to improve their stats. It’s not a mandatory thing to do or anything and some probably don’t even realize they just have points sitting there cause the menus can be a tad messy.

22 Skillz

For whatever reason, veteran players don’t feel the need to go into the Skills Trainer to brush up or learn the new moves each year. They figure that they’ll just learn them in-game and be cool.ꦿ Then they get in a game and mess up and get all mad that a thing is different and wonder why.

The game even leads you in the direction to do them.

I’m not saying you have to get a gold medal in every skill set, but just play some to get the hang of things. It doesn’t mean you're෴ bad if you practice some.

21 Call Your Own Plays 🎃

It’s kind of odd that the default option when picking plays is to go with the suggested plays. You literally have🥀 to change that in the options or back out of those to get to the entire play sheet in game. I get if you don’t know the formations or understand the differences between the defenses. I’m not going to say it’s wꦯrong to use those, but I would definitely recommend picking your own plays as often as you can because some of the suggested plays make no sense when they’re suggested.

20 Cover Up

I know that Madden is a video game but sometimes you need to play it l🏅ike a simulation and that goes for gripping the ball when getting tackled. They added a button to do this a few years ago and I’ve fallen into the habit of pressing it every time I go down.

You hold R1 on PS4, and RB on Xbox One.

I see people fumbling all the time and this won’t fully prevent that but it helps a good bit. Especially if you’re 💛running the ball near the goal line.

19 📖 He Plays For Who?

The Madden games have always allowed you to mess with the rosters in any way you want and Madden 19 is no different. You can move players around teams, mess with their attributes and make them all 99 if you want and you can upload them to the server for others to use. If you want some easy franchise trophies/achievements then I’d highly recommend downloading a roster and sim seasons. It’s kind of hidden away in tꦇhe settings menu and I know not everyone is taking advant🔯age of this.

18 So M🀅uch Salt

This is totally a personal taste thing, but I’ve never understood the desire to send someone a message after you beat them online or if you’re just mad at them, it's a game… chill out. It never fail🌊s though; I get the messages every year cursing me out or saying that I’m cheating when I win. I get some gg (good game) messages and those are cool. All I’m saying is that being salty about a game isn’t healthy and you’re just being a bad sport sending a hate message.

17 Punt The Ball 🔯

I see people all the time going for it on 4th down when playing online, and I’ve never understood that. I get it if it’s like 4th & 1 or 2, bu💙t when it’s 4th & 15 and people go for it, that’s just not smart.

Punting is part of the game.

You can punt the ball and still have a shot at w🍃inning, it’s fine. Pinning them deep on their side of the field is usually the right move but people love offense I guess. Having a good kicking game can be the secret to winning if played right.

16 Patience

When running with the ball, I understand the want to hit the sprint button at all times. But maybe chill with that until you’re in the open field. If 🀅you sprint with the running back behind the line of scrimmage, then you’re missing out on potential blocks and holes opening up. Now, once you’re in the open fie🅺ld let it rip! Blocking is the key to any run game and even the best backs wouldn’t be who they are without a solid offensive line.