20 Pro Tips EVERY Madden Player Should Know

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0:00 20 Pro Tips
0:16 Juke Move
0:37 Strip Ball
0:57 Throw Ball Away
1:21 Cut Stick
1:39 Drags
2:03 Strafe
2:31 Super Dive
2:54 QB Contain
3:19 QB Slide
3:43 Hurdle + Pitch
4:19 Adaptive AI
4:53 RPOs
5:19 Audible Around
5:49 Guard Corner Routes
6:14 RB Wheel Routes
6:40 Stop Bubble Screens
7:10 Free Form Passing
7:49 TE Delay Fade
8:17 Scissor
8:42 Onside Kick
9:15 Henry's $40,000 Offense

[@SpruceGooseTV]

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[@jaredsykes211]

That Freeform tip was crucial. Almost broke a controller the way they keep underthrowing open guys.

[@zackmcfalls9026]

Fr quit playin because i would have guys burnt and they would just pick it off

[@MegaJustin33]

Same here. I’ll have a dude wide open and the pass will be under thrown by a mile.

[@nrf296]

Right like how you not going to be be able to place a 30 yard corner to a man wide open. I had Tyreek straight demolish McDuffie and the pass didn't it even come close.

[@manuel.1998]

I'm new at playing madden. It's safe to say your tips have helped me understand a little bit more that side of the ball.

[@JaySmoothTV]

A tip if your are getting Striped a lot while running the ball If you hold RB or R1 while running your player will protect the ball

[@natman4793]

Mind blown

[@SSV_Motorsports]

Wooooooooww

[@MrfixitLbrighes]

If u spam it... it helps run faster

[@BeeReaves1]

How does one get striped???

[@nickmhc]

I see so many people complain about strips but I used to put Rb on my elite paddle and hold it every time I got tackled

[@calebr6039]

Great tip on the scissor coverage adjustment, never thought about that but I have definitely been fooled by that several times by other comp players

[@BruinSports33]

Scissoring is the best!!!

[@letsbedeadasspodcast1324]

That corner route box and that pass lead is really gonna help me out 😎

[@coldbilly7916]

Aye bro that Jump pitch on option is a Game Changer💯💯 Good Look

[@davidu1027]

Spruce the Goat! I’m a high ranked Madden player and this video just gave me the additional edge I needed

[@megashang_]

normally i watch these vids from you thinking i already know all the things you put in here but i actually learned some things. the RPO defensive adjustments, the scissor adjustments, and the corner route adjustments i didnt know

[@israelrocha2878]

It took me 10 years to learn if you want to pass the ball you have to press the button on top of the receiver. Ive been running on ever play

[@128scalps]

Lmao

[@SoTrue144]

Having to free-form passes to open WRs is wild

[@BeeReaves1]

Just use classic

[@SoTrue144]

@@BeeReaves1 Will they make the throws?

[@coldbilly7916]

​@@SoTrue144no

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Do not do this.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

It's definitely counter-intuitive, but it's just the way the game is this year.

[@qamyasharahla9247]

Aye these are some of the best tips I’ve stumbled across so far appreciate it bro 😎

[@insaneheat2994]

This is an absolutely great video

[@Sport_Edit_-188]

Thanks so mush for the tips I really needed them

[@flameow8491]

Great video! Exactly what an amateur like myself needs to know!

[@bigmooch4725]

This guy knows!!! Great Tips! Earned my sub with that QB contain

[@katx1202]

This has convinced me to change my passing settings from classic. Making too many mistakes without being able to place the ball precisely.

[@jmgonzales7701]

I hate classic passing. I play on pc

[@peterburke579]

Wow, great video! However by about tip 7 they were sailing right over my head! You inspired me to level up my basic football knowledge!

[@co81385]

These are some great tips! Thanks!

[@thedubsfam8149]

What a legend thank you for the helpful tips spruce appreciate yah G😊

[@Fangtherunner]

I love the fact that he threw the ball away when someone had a walk in TD

[@trueshitonly]

The biggest tip is some games you will automatically start off with a loss and you have to play super glitchy or you will loose 100%. Most games are decided before they start

[@user-fb5sv4gg5s]

I love all tips

[@MiggyXP]

Minkah tackling Chubb was a nice touch.

[@klaythompsongame6]

I REALIZED THAT TOO CS SHE WAS SHOWCASING THE CUTSTICK BRO 💀

[@Hwake123]

Goat

[@MegaJustin33]

Ok I learned most of these just by playing but that free form pass is a game changer for me cause I’m constantly getting picked on those throws. Thank you

[@tyleriehle869]

How do you get the different kick options on an on-side kick? I don't have them

[@2CENTZZZ]

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

[@zachbrown3872]

Is Jesus going to help my madden games?

[@FaZeMaxim]

Amen 🙏

[@ROgueGamerB]

Amen but uh random place don't you think

[@nicolaslapuerta1786]

im surprised by the strip one ive always had better luck forcing fumbles using the hit stick tackle rather than trying to strip the ball out regularly. For whatever reason for me any time i press the button to go for the strip it goes for it and rarely if ever is successful lol

[@BlokaTV]

Is this all for next gen or current gen as well?

[@kellygarcia8175]

Thanks

[@sweetland1001]

What button do you press to pick up fumbles?

[@Jamal_b123]

Anyone know why in showdown mode I don’t have precision and accuracy throwing even though I have my settings on for it?

[@famfactor3073]

Where you getting the dev notes from?

[@XxLockdownxX28]

Great stuff. Route combo vids would Be great!

[@raywill]

4:02 sounds disastrous 😂 but I’ll try it

[@nfamusRyno]

What mode is this..to where you can do coaching adjustments for throwing radius and how deep zone coverages are, etc?? Because I've only seen that option in franchise. Thanks for the tips..a few of them I hadn't ever thought of!

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Works in any mode, just go to your game settings and you can turn on free form passing (as long as you're on next gen)

[@nfamusRyno]

@@SpruceGooseTV and the same for online for the coverage adjustments? I didn't see it in there for MUT, but maybe looking wrong place..thanks for quick reply. You goated

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@nfamusRyno Yep, all game modes. Just press Y/Triangle and it'll pull up the coverage adjustments menu. And again, it'll only look the way it does in the video if you're on next gen. Get lots of confused people in the comments because they're looking for next gen features on their old gen version of the game lol

[@nfamusRyno]

@@SpruceGooseTV I'm on ps5, so no worries there. So it seems like since it's in game, we need to remember to readjust each game? I only bought M24 2 weeks ago or so. I tried the free-form passing but it felt glitchy..probably something I'll have to practice before I start to use it..plus it takes away low passes since it's L2. Sometimes against good mid coverage that's the only way to complete until I get my team built up better. Look forward to more tips, my guy!

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@nfamusRyno I strongly recommend free form passing. Like it shows in the video, free form is the only way to throw to WRs in man coverage in some cases. You're right that it takes away low balls, but EA kind of nerfed those anyway since they have a chance of randomly being inaccurate now. It can take a little while to get used to, but once you get comfortable with it I don't think you'll look back.

[@Formula1Edits99]

As somebody who recently got into madden from the uk since I watched u I have been dominantly my Franchise with Miami Dolphins as I saw them in October

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Let's go!!! Love to hear it man!

[@Formula1Edits99]

@@SpruceGooseTVbecause of u in my franchise I won the superbowl with the panthers

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@Formula1Edits99 Too easy! Collect those rings!!!

[@Dcll8451]

I use the classic passing mechanics because the new one makes no sense to me. Is that ok? Does the free form passing still apply ?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Free form passing only works on the "Placement & Accuracy" or "Placement & Power" settings, but I recommend everyone uses it because it's extremely powerful once you get the hang of it!

[@151Elite]

How do I make my receivers run the full route on a slant across the middle instead of stopping in the middle of it

[@Raquaza54]

Quick question, how do I change my formation in audibles? I’ve never found a way to do it.

[@dlaw515856]

D-pad left or right when your audibles are up. Personnel dependent.

[@beanteen]

What’s the difference between a streak and a fade route it seems like both of them are a go route

[@robertvillalobos80]

Using streak your receiver will most likely be inside, fade almost certainly ensures that he’ll be outside

[@beanteen]

@@robertvillalobos80 alright that makes sense thank you

[@virenpatel9973]

Anything for shedding blocks playing LB rushing the passer? This last update made it near impossible

[@slimeymma1155]

walked up nickel and fake the blitz and drop hole for some INTs

[@chipmangetschips931]

Hey spruce, how does the actually small juke be better than the smelly shower less Abu?

[@tastefullys]

Im so bad at Madden defense and sometimes reading defenses

[@bjsmith7829]

How do you in madden 23 when playing head to head get to choose your play by formation just play against my daughter tonight I been playing in franchise mode so when playbook they was only one option to choose from

[@SpruceGooseTV]

You need to navigate to "By Formation" in the play call menu. Depending on if you're on the old gen or next gen version of the game, you may need to back out of the coach suggestions menu (B or Circle) or scroll left/right to "By Formation" by pressing Lb/Rb or L1/R1.

[@sanyoblue]

I'm on old gen PS4, how do you run faster with your QB behind the line. My opponents can run backwards at full speed to avoid the rush

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Hold the sprint button

[@sterwers2165]

Mac Jones getting violated at the start 😂😂of

[@Ewing609]

What post patch defense are you using?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Dollar 3-2 is what I'm in now

[@888Salmon]

very helpful

[@PTP292]

I’ve been struggling with the form pass when you hold Lt while passing it just throws a low pass

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Sounds like you're on old gen

[@WendyAshland]

R2 you can sprint

[@WyattLandry-ub2ks]

Bro thanks now I can stop those corner route merchants

[@user-qn1hi1vj1s]

the scissor tip changed this entire video that shit is godly wtf

[@ronnielewis9227]

How do you do that because I can’t figure it out

[@derrickstarling3946]

That TOM BRADY HERTZ commercial is outrageous

[@AquariusBoy104]

How do you do the scissor adjustment im a beginner

[@OneTime_01]

It's in the pre-snap coverage menu. Change the safety's coverage assignment to man coverage on the WR. Change the CB coverage assignment to man coverage on the RB.

[@Mr_2Sicc]

I’m late… but how do you do the scissors coverage adjustment? What do I push

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Do you know how to man up a defender on someone?

[@Mr_2Sicc]

Correct, is that all? Or do I push something again Spruce

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@Mr_2Sicc it's just manning up the safety on the outside WR and manning up the outside CB on the RB, no special buttons beyond that!

[@Mr_2Sicc]

So just click man up, n then it automatically mans up corner to rb safety to wr?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@Mr_2Sicc No, you have to select the icon of the player you want to man him up on. Look at the "Defending RPO Bubble Screens" part of this video

[@user-bg3hi4pz3g]

I play on old Gen do some tips that are able to be used on old Gen

[@Maddenman76]

Ok what’s the best formation to stop the stretch getting tired of it lol

[@4fingazTV]

I use 5-2 in the multiple D play book …spread your d-line and flow to the ball with LB

[@deathb4bondage598]

How do u manually press wide receivers & tightends on defend

[@JayBepo]

Double tap triangle on playstion allows you to open up DB adjustments and then do what you have to from there

[@glug307]

God loves you guys!

[@user-vh6vj7pv9w]

What play is that at 4:49? I’ve never seen that run

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Strong Wing formation, FB Dive. In the Broncos playbook and several others.

[@videogamesstuff]

How do u change formations?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

On the play call screen, go to the "By Formation" tab

[@croissantcrab]

How do you get your graphics to look that good

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Color filters

[@youngarsonist02]

Goose!

[@D1_Papi]

W

[@rhodey2952]

Gameplay looks quick. Is this sped up or normal play? Looks better than some other videos I’ve watched.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Normal speed

[@patriots4life420]

Why did you have to cut stick Nick Chubb he gets cut sticked gets enough

[@Gunktion]

🐐

[@xxRECOGNIZEDxx]

did the onside kick get patched ? it goes 2 yards and i get illegal touching flag

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Still works for me, can you double check that you're following the steps correctly?

[@kashshhds8824]

@@SpruceGooseTVdoesn’t work for me it’s new gen right?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@kashshhds8824 Yes, next gen. It's not a guaranteed recovery, it just gives the best odds for a recovery. If you aren't getting a bounce like in the video, make sure you're doing all the steps correctly.

[@jaygregg38]

Does this video apply for madden21???

[@SpruceGooseTV]

No

[@CaydynnODonnell]

Hey bradley

[@ItsSUPERCAM]

Spruce would you say this years madden is better than last years? Last year with the automatic WR jump balls, blown coverages and etc… I was just always losing to guys who didn’t even deserve to even be on the field with me. And it’s not like I’m terrible at Madden, id say I’m pretty good, in Madden 21 Nxt Gen for Xbox I made it to top 7 with a 1300-300 record with more than half the losses coming from disconnects due to my terrible WiFi at the time, and then in 23 I was .500. So basically does your actual football IQ as well as madden IQ mean more this year than last year cuz at least for me regs was a shit show.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

I think this year's game is an improvement over last year, although there are lots of issues with the game this year too. As for actual football IQ vs Madden IQ, I think Madden always has been about understanding the game more than understanding football. People want it to be a "simulation football" experience, but the reality is that when 10 of your 11 players are AI, there will always be exploits and metas. The reason we see the same pro players winning tournaments every year (such as Henry and Dez) is because they are the best at learning the GAME each year, not because they have the most "actual football knowledge". So I really do think that every year, Madden IQ is the single biggest factor that creates skill gap between players. So if you feel like you're struggling in a particular Madden, it's probably because there's a gap in your Madden knowledge or strategy that's holding you back from beating inferior players. I don't know if that answers your question, but I hope that helps!

[@ItsSUPERCAM]

@@SpruceGooseTV it definitely helped, thanks Spruce, love the content👍

[@scott--1629]

"didnt even deserve to be on the field with me" bro thinks he's the fkn main character lmaooo

[@ItsSUPERCAM]

@@scott--1629 well they didn’t, I’ve played 2,000 games, I have better football knowledge then most, and I’ve went on multiple 50 streaks in 21 so I know what good players look like. I mean bruh I know you’ve had moments where you do everything right and they get rewarded for being garbage. I would put my guys in a position to make the play then my opponent makes a monumental mistake doing exactly what I prepared for and then EA bends me over like I’m Riley Reid, does the guy deserve to be on my field?

[@Chill.ill665]

So when i qb run sometimes even with lamar it’s like he’s just jogging not even trying to sprint. Sprint button does nothing. Sometimes lamar is fine though what be happening

[@liquidoussolid]

Maybe fatigue?

[@THEKING-ix6rw]

Can anyone tell me why would I pass lied it’s still gets undercut when my receiver has the step

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Are you free forming the pass?

[@aaronbariso5423]

Is free form passing more effective than a high pass?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

They just do different things. Free forming will pass lead the ball further, while a high ball will put the ball above the receiver's head.

[@mongo-fn9ib]

9:00 not available on Xbox 1

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Time to upgrade 🙂

[@xDJblaze757x]

Stop trying to throw while backpedalling. Step forward into the pocket to give your line a chance to pass block for you. ID the Mike to control where you double team on run plays.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

1) I know how to pass my man 😉 2) ID the Mike doesn't control double teams... that's what the double team adjustment is for

[@xDJblaze757x]

@@SpruceGooseTV not necessarily aimed at you brother, just in general. Keep up the great work

[@Ewing609]

What is placement & accuracy?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Placement will work pretty much exactly the same as Placement & Accuracy. In theory, on Placement & Accuracy when you throw the ball there will be a tiny green region on your power meter, and if you stop the meter in that region then you're guaranteed to have perfect accuracy. The issue in this game is that you can have "perfect accuracy" throws that still miss, making it pretty pointless. I've moved to just Placement and feel like I have less overthrows, but I don't have hard data to support that.

[@Ewing609]

@@SpruceGooseTV I really appreciate this information

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@Ewing609 For sure man!

[@lumpbiscuit5412]

You just had to have nick chubb getting cut by the Steelers on that tip huh

[@ewo924]

Smh I’m realizing that most ppl online have had to watched this. Now I’m seeing why they keep doing everything you described. 😮

[@1395tito]

Never in all my years of madden has the strip button ever worked

[@daOG_EmirateTTV]

no way he actually recreated the nick chubb injury for the cut stick... thats so foul but funny asf

[@txsnavy4236]

When I strafe A wheel pops up and it's annoying how do I remove it. Madden 24

[@SpruceGooseTV]

A wheel? I'm not quite sure, but possibly you can change it in visual feedback in settings?

[@txsnavy4236]

@@SpruceGooseTV It says recommend deep pass,run ,etc but I will try thank you

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@txsnavy4236 And this is happening during the play? After the ball is snapped?

[@txsnavy4236]

@@SpruceGooseTV Yessir when I try to strafe it's never been a problem until 24

[@Kriptickhaos]

Strafe is nice but in game modes like Superstar KO where ppl play 2v2 3v3. Its useless. Stops your player from running about 90%

[@TyrillCelestine]

Not pass leading is always killing me

[@3literranga571]

Returning madden player since madden 17. Everytime I want to throw a long pass my player NEVER catches the ball it just goes straight to the opponent

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Are you free forming the pass?

[@aceultimate4533]

2:38 that animation has been there for years but great vid!!!

[@SpruceGooseTV]

It has not been there for years

[@playmakernova]

What happened to Ball in Air Defense? I could have swore I used it the other day now it’s gone.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

They took it out in the latest update

[@Tyler_Piligian]

Was there a reason why?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@Tyler_Piligian They unfortunately didn't give a reason

[@WendyAshland]

I once defeated a team 89-10

[@coachgoody421]

#17, its called a touch pass or a lob, a high touch or high lob if the defender is beat but close enough to put a hand in the way. Free form is also important but leading with the PROPER TRAJECTORY TYPE AND HEIGHT FOR THE SCENARIO INSTEAD OF A FUCKING BULLET EVERY PASS... Might make yall better passers... just saying...

[@windycityape7278]

I can’t lob to save my life

[@coachgoody421]

all you need to know? "is anyone deeper than the person on the route being run? NO? High touch or High lob = td more often than not. step towards where you want to throw it. If you just look for it first, read deep to short... you'll get better at it... @@windycityape7278

[@user-bg3hi4pz3g]

Pls

[@Grd77]

Here’s the best tip: don’t waste your money on any EA product. Been playing madden ultimate team for months now, upgrade to the supposedly “next gen” console that somehow doesn’t transfer your EA account data from your old gen console to the new gen… even though madden 23 was able to do it just fine… Not many billion dollar companies that get less advanced over the years… but EA is #1 in that category

[@a.i.junior3876]

Madden Question rq, how do you get next gen lol. Still don’t have it and current gen sucks. 😂

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Buy a next gen console and buy the next gen version of the game :)

[@HighlightMayhem]

4th

[@jamesdenoia]

I thought LT was for a low throw

[@SpruceGooseTV]

That's on old gen

[@jamesdenoia]

@@SpruceGooseTV yeaaa I don't have the new gen 😂

[@kazzd58]

Madden is Not Difficult… it’s just a matter of adjusting to the game play.. Knowing ur player’s abilities.. putting them in position to succeed and understanding ur opponent…. Most players run the same successful plays… once u figure out how they think!!! It’s O.V🤷🏾‍♂️ just my opinion

[@spxrta157]

how do i make my madden look like that? my play choice doesnt show up at the bottom but in the middle and i don't have the pass animation too like it dont have the target and all that.

[@mrmaitreya7431]

You on old gen? The game looks different based on that

[@Ahmed0824M]

Isn’t holding L2 and passing it a low pass ? How is that a free form pass ?

[@bilxke8271]

not anymore, they pretty much removed low passes. all you can do now is aim your stick down when you throw for a low pass