20 Pro Tips EVERY Madden Player Should Know

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0:00 20 Tips EVERY Madden Player Should Know
0:27 Flip A Run Play
0:51 Smart Route
1:08 High Pass
1:23 Run Commit
1:46 Defend the Option
2:12 Free Form Passing
2:41 - Don't Sprint Too Soon
3:00 - Playmaker
3:17 - Send Nearest Defender
3:39 - Aggressive Carrying
4:01 Play Art Secret
4:29 - Weak Box
4:59 - Audible Down
5:42 - Quick Adjustments
6:18 - Change the Read Key
6:39 - Give Yourself Up
7:11 - User Speed Boost
7:36 - Back A Player Off
8:02 - Reaper Stick
8:37 - 10,000 Dollar Tip

[@Kalazar88Gaming]

Been playing Madden for 20+ years, high ranked every year and some of these were new for me. Thank you.

[@Est-dh2go]

The intro started off strong then it became basically a beginners manual which for a 4 month video I don’t blame him for

[@matt_valentine]

This is the first time that I've seen the Reaper Stick explained, awesome. I was wondering how it's done. Thanks, Spruce.

[@xxx-jy8hy]

It's the old double juke

[@1lilkingston]

This why I’m subbed man I know most of these tips but I’m glad ur helping out the madden community for new players 💯

[@fiwcchampion7]

Thanks alot mate I'm new to the game tryna get better and your channel is the perfect place to be, please keep up the good work ! Would love to see more tutorials for new comers to the game!

[@xxdreadheadxgamingxx5106]

Game changing tips. You da man Brody 💪🏾

[@markpadilla14]

Your so underrated bro, no new tips for me but I’m a super sweat. Congrats on the tournament, David is a beast

[@mattharris5743]

I do that reaper stick all the time in 21.. the placement of the of the ball in your play sheet screen its showed that for years. You hold L2 and press you user will make a tackle 98% of the time. It breaks your player down to square and a is a conservitve tackle.. really helps! Good content! Oh and also try and ID the mike. Helps to locatw every body on the fields and motion is a great thing in madden!

[@MrXfactor21]

Thank you sir I learned a lot. Gonna have to watch a couple more times to process it all!

[@CaesarDelgado]

I stopped pre ordering my iPhone to watch this beautiful video

[@SpruceGooseTV]

GOOD

[@ThouArtOfWar0724]

You should stop buying iPhones period invest your money into something better. The phone you're on now is probably still great.

[@meowingtitan9283]

No you didn’t

[@cc-fl4hy]

@@ThouArtOfWar0724 most people get them for free when their plan runs out

[@brendenstyre4784]

Break some bread? 😂😂

[@Sitka_Blacktail_Hunter]

Damn man. Killer job. You earned a sub. Keep up the great work. You are good at it and I hope all this work pays off for you

[@JayllenWright]

Wow I learned a couple of stuff , thanks!

[@lastnamegenesis]

Great video, taughgt me about everything I was looking for!

[@codycriswell]

This is like the holy grail of Madden videos lol i knew most of this stuff, but I’ll be damned if I wasn’t coming back and watching again to learn a few things haha killer finds

[@tigerpride736]

A few of this I had no idea of, new subscriber 🥃🥃

[@blankmandastankman]

The last madden I played was on ps2. There’s a couple of tips and tricks (mostly in the first ten listed) that were the big thing on Madden back in the day

[@treyspaulding46]

This is good shit my man real talk i already use and knew alot of this old school long time madden guy here but alot of new features now and i learned a few and i appreciate that cuz very few have used things against me that i didnt know how they was doing it . Thanks bro Be well

[@yunglito6262]

Dope video I’ve been killing it online using a few of your tips

[@texasjmd]

Excellent video. I haven’t seen any other KZbinr doing great tips like this.

[@SeventhPhoenix]

great tips! thank you👍

[@la.6am869]

Thank you for the RB run commit!

[@johnny2304]

Quality stuff. Subscribed!

[@VivaSicilia]

Fantastic job on this video which is priceless!

[@christophermasters9939]

Been waiting for one of your next videos.

[@irrelevantkc4889]

Amazing video bro🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@theunit540]

The Goat back at it again!!!!

[@LoneWolf22_]

wow half of these i literally didnt know! i usually know all the 2k hacks but now im on ! 💪🏽

[@nickmhc]

Been playing for years and didn’t know half of these. Thanks!

[@JoshuaByfield]

Football wizard dropping hot knowledge. Thank you for this.

[@Gojo57367]

bro goes over plays from madden pros and now tips?! With only 20k+ subs?! Dude you deserve WAY more! Underrated madden KZbinr right here

[@brandonh5848]

Hope you making this for new madden players

[@tangoarmy]

Great tips. Learning more daily.

[@dadbrowgaming3935]

Great video sir!

[@HonchoJC]

fire vid bro like 8 or 9 new tips i didnt know

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Glad it was useful man!

[@johnkon2810]

This was actually pretty useful & I've been playing Madden for a very long time. Thanks!

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Thanks John! I'm glad it was helpful

[@johnkon2810]

@@SpruceGooseTV ... can you explain why Free Safeties are swapped with Strong Safeties in Madden? It wasn't always this way, & I cannot find an answer for it. Yes, safeties will play free or strong positions but, the Strong generally plays in the box (hence strong) & typically the free is the deeper & better cover safety. It's every team that has FS listed as Strong Safeties. Is it because the game automatically puts the best wide receiver at the WR1 (SE - Split End aka X) vs. the WR2 (Flanker aka Z)?

[@hendatictac8934]

Thanks for the tips

[@nope7543]

This is a goldmine of useful info!

[@mrsinister8943]

Best top 10 or 20 madden video. Tip #11 I can't believe I never knew this and tip#12 I pass committ alot and didn't know that. Great great list.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Just a heads up, they sadly patched Tip #11 just a few days after I posted this video lol. I asked a dev about it and *supposedly* it was a mistake, so hopefully one day we'll get it back.

[@mrsinister8943]

@@SpruceGooseTV It still works on old gen. I never noticed it before.

[@pantherfanatic7]

@@SpruceGooseTV it was a mistake to tell you what hash you're on?! That's unfathomable. The only mistake was that it was so subtle in the first place. This game, man...

[@Tucker26]

Dude, I love how you told us both buttons for example: “A on Xbox or X on PlayStation”

[@gamesforlife4706]

Bro thanks your the goat

[@lazylewislewis4944]

nice bro, learned a few new moves

[@Maebrii]

I didn’t know about the sprinting as running back makes the line shed faster

[@pointlessvidz13]

Say what you will about the newer Madden games, but I absolutely love freeform passing. I can finally hit those tight window throws that would always get picked off in older games

[@isaiahbih]

I never knew about giving yourself up as a Qb

[@C3N-214]

Ever

[@taysomhill2841]

Now we're all going to do it one time in practice mode and then never again.

[@C3N-214]

@@taysomhill2841 lmao and only think about it right after you coulda used it in a game 😂

[@matt_valentine]

Amazing array of tips in this video. I love it. Great video.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Thanks Matthew 🙂

[@filipeventura2729]

Hey man! Cheers for the tips! I have a series idea, i know its not for most but theres is basically 0 content for this. Im european, got the game on EA Pass and trying to understand both the concepts of the console game as the actual game of football. Id suggest (and ask) for a basic series aiming for anyone who is brand new to the sport. Because of EA play i think many more people will start playing in Europe, and UFC and NBA are already WAY bigger, so this could grow a lot aswel. Long ass comment, if you get thru it, thanks ahaha

[@MrCaptainBubbles]

Dude, I watched another guy's video of the same exact tips, he only had 10 of the 20 you had though. I noticed though that he posted his 8 hours ago and you posted this over a month ago. You rock man. I'm sorry though that your on your game and the real deal and others copy you and get more subs

[@djtocco9575]

Flick stick right or left for run play Smart route, select receiver and press rb Don't press sprint intill open space Point and hold your right stick

[@OutdoorSnail]

The two or more blitzing guys to prevent weak box is so helpful. Although it does reassure me that the game is stupid broken and I’m not THAT bad 🤣

[@rikmang]

Yeah that's mad 101 if a cornerback is up against your wide receiver go deep if he's backed off your wide receiver do curls or slants

[@joewaller9583]

Yo this video is goated

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Appreciate it Joe!

[@Newark_JerZ]

If your receiver icons go away you can pump fake to bring them back up

[@midnighteagle8907]

2:40 do they block shed quicker if you do this in previous maddens as well?

[@dennismurphy3571]

To get the instant speed burst with the user does it matter the order you go in with the holding R2 with pointing the left analog on any direction?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Nope! The idea is that the very moment the ball is snapped you already have the sprint & direction inputs on the controller, but it doesn't matter what order you press them

[@dennismurphy3571]

@@SpruceGooseTV so the direction you point the left analog is the direction you go? And if yes then you could essentially put your controller down and your user will go where you pointed when the ball is snapped if I am reading this right

[@LeOrca14]

does the pass accuracy work on old gen?

[@cameronhollis6136]

Can you make a lamar jackson scheme for madden 23?

[@LB-lx8iq]

This made me go and buy it

[@esanjuan212]

This vid is mind blowing for me- my losing streak on All Madden ends…TODAY!

[@zkim6409]

amazing video

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Appreciate it man!

[@thunderprod312]

can I use these in madden 22 also?

[@marcusdy1974]

Can I use these tips for current gen?

[@c1aser]

goat💯💯

[@itzemoney6033]

I was hoping you mention the L2 button where you run and see a open hole to right if you are running to the left. You hold L2 flick your stick to that direction of the open hole

[@presidential3228]

what is it called n can u explain better

[@itzemoney6033]

@@presidential3228 it’s called hard cut when you run the ball. If you run outside handoff to the right and you see a big hole at B gap. You hard cut towards the open hole

[@kobeybryant4383]

Babe wake up new spruce video 🤪

[@danielspicer2359]

Hey, could you give me an example of a speed boost on defense and offense. Since the last patch.. my Ws turned to consistent Ls. Every time they patch the game my game goes down hill. I was using RB to get that additional speed burst, and obviously you cannot use RT until you're in open spaces. So is there an example of a speed burst that can be used right now. I can't keep up with receivers and get ran down by the d every time I get rare open pass. I notice my opponent catches every damn thing, including the passes I throw. I'm just sick of it, man. I figure you're honest enough to give me an answer to the best of your ability.

[@jericoblaynechildofgod6655]

Use the same formations as much as possible with great balance. Down and distance need to be understood completely for avg success. Noticing defenses presnap weakness will help audibles to gain bigger. Again same look helps. 2nd and under four is always good to try deep route plays from play action. Run draw plays on passing downs that numbers are good for you. Create imbalances for defense motioning odd positions that natural route or block action on different side is big. Also wr or anyone kept motion with snap inside tackle pocket to give Xtra blocker on guard pulls plays backside can make longer runs. Run on zone first as mindset to get them out portion in zone if they stay with it. Use all three downs to get goal. Run plays in series to set up the one you want Run or pass ten yards or greater.

[@presidential3228]

maybe they are bettee than u at the game… ever thiught of that

[@caden5205]

How did I not know about smart route 😲😲😲😲

[@carterdumdei6589]

Do these work on all maddens or just 23 (specifically 20 cuz that’s what i got)

[@co81385]

I have a question about the sprint button! When passing, after your receiver catches a pass, when should you start holding the sprint button?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Hey man! I don't think it makes any difference, you can hold sprint before the ball gets there! The more important thing is selecting the right type of catch. So in open space, RAC catching (holding X or Square) will make a big difference for keeping your momentum

[@co81385]

@@SpruceGooseTV Thank you for replying back! I wanted to ask if there perhaps you should not sprint the moment that your receiver catches the ball, similar to how you shouldn't sprint with your running back behind the line of scrimmage. I was curious to see if there was a similar rule to follow.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

@@co81385 I don't think it makes a difference, and in fact if it's a situation where you're clicking onto your receiver before the ball comes in, then you probably do want to be holding sprint even before the catch since otherwise by clicking on you'd be slowing your receiver down!

[@jiggmandre]

Can you throw a high pass in classic ?

[@flubbell1676]

Do most of these work on madden 22?

[@ZeenoYT]

i knew a lot except some surprising ones, is weak box new? i used to play m21 very hard and would send 3 or 2 a lot and still could stop run but this year every time i send 2 im toast

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Weak box was reworked! Last year it was based on formation, so you could send three and be fine. This year if you only send two or if you pass commit then you're in big trouble!

[@ZeenoYT]

@@SpruceGooseTV dude i was top .1% in mut 2 years ago and i came back after taking a year off and i was getting BULLIED no wonder LMAO im like big nickel can not stop the run more like i cant double hard/curl flat my ends anymore lmao!!! good looks and thanks for the response

[@TheK1ngThing]

Do these tips works on Xbox one not next gen?

[@10oneluv10]

The latest patch screwed up tip #11. I can't tell which hash I'm on anymore on the play call screen.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

You're right....dang it EA 🥲 I reported it to them, hopefully it gets put back to the way it was!

[@10oneluv10]

@@SpruceGooseTV I appreciate ya my guy

[@frankdavila8483]

How do you chew clock on the new Xbox one

[@angelotorres7578]

How do you move a corner to slot

[@zzblacksmithzz1666]

How do you stop to jump ball glitch

[@whataboutrob442]

Do most of these work on ps4?

[@bubbleman9321]

is this just for next gen?

[@gregoryhoward7594]

I knew most of this except the QB giving himself up. I was trying to figure out if there was yet another undocumented way to do this and now I know. I don't care for speed boost and instant speed because that goes against the RATINGS that are supposed to matter and it goes against PHYSICS, but hey... I see this was competitive but was the level of gameplay: All-Madden? I ask because those high bullet passes, just like yours are intercepted most of the time on Competitive/All-Madden. 🤔🤔 Other than that because it does not hype the faulty game, I have to say this is a good video for information for those who are new to the game who aren't don't know these features.

[@jiggmandre]

Haven’t played madden since 2004. I need all I can Get 😂

[@anthonyshorter2872]

Do a video about audible's

[@TheRealFLDB]

The fact that Madden refused to put the Free Form Passing in the pc version is mind boggling. Really makes it difficult to even play the game.

[@bevbee9372]

Then get a console

[@cr-wi2mk]

Friend, how to do fair catch signal on pc?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Y or Triangle on a controller. If you're on mouse and keyboard it's whatever the button is for aggressive catch.

[@danielspicer2359]

You are legit , man. Every other KZbinr gives instruction fragments. The only one that is thorough like you is Eric Rayweather . They're guarding tips tighter than than colonel Sanders concealing the chicken recipe.

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Appreciate it man! Eric is the GOAT!

[@Ice_official_]

the recipe has been leaked tho

[@gavingomez]

2:26 is this just next gen?

[@firstclassdj4967]

You can’t free form on current gen can you ? This video was dope 🤝🏽

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Unfortunately it's only on next gen

[@sibilingplay3782]

Is free form just next gen?

[@keithsmith281]

Is this for madden 23 only or does it work for 22

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Madden 23

[@WilliamCMartin-]

What game is this on?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Call of Duty

[@jaybronjames9680]

Can’t believe u beat pavan

[@SHendrixx2]

Defend the option in coach adjustments works when it wants to lol..but I guess that's madden 23

[@bradyklop2556]

How do you get the game so colorful?

[@SpruceGooseTV]

Filters on my recording software!

[@handsomeblackman255]

A lot of these work on EA college football 14 also.

[@jaredsuh]

awesome video ! i want another tips video, but not for madden (;

[@SpruceGooseTV]

😏

[@STEELCURTAIN675]

Good players disguise there coverage so yes and no on the inside coverage

[@ramblz7868]

Nice

[@elijahdaniels5542]

I like to user with DTs i go for the sack😂

[@yeetustosatan]

omg thank you my step father only uses the ravens

[@Dubeeakasuga]

Pro tip - spend 1k on god squad

[@ssicari]

You didnt have to do dan jones like that though 😪

[@Luwhop6x]

I did it I won the game it saved me omm son😂