Madden Defense Tips 101 - How To Play Defense Correctly!

[@EricRayweather]

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[@mwoe4308]

EricRayweather the only problem I have with base line is that sometimes it’s mess the zone up sometimes

[@markkindle8114]

Eric thanks bro, so needed this. I just lost five games in a row.

[@itzcdog4978]

Can you create a Offensive 101?

[@jetspammlifestyle7258]

EricRayweather whst is the def playbook for this?

[@jackjohnson1496]

how does he switch to any player like that? when i press B i switch players in a set order not to any player i want

[@milesmacelman3903]

I've been playing Madden for at least 15 years and this s*** right here taught me more in 15 minutes than I learned in all that time. I tried to watch other KZbin videos before about this but none of them ever made as much sense. Great tutorial. 👍🏈

[@dillardhudson1585]

Anyone else watching this because you use coach suggestions for defense

[@jdrumz23]

😂 yea

[@kevinnwood]

Me

[@eastcoastfishin5885]

Dillard Hudson me lol

[@homeslice345]

thats me lol

[@thechum9653]

@@avantcampbell9532 bruh i been playing whole life on coach suggestion😂 tired of having w/l ratio of like 10/100

[@riosmith1668]

eric explains like a coach we need explaining like this

[@C3Think]

Jeezus. Just realized you were saying "Y or Triangle". The whole time I was like wtf is a "wire triangle"

[@darkcylinder4942]

Dang man

[@Djsweepaman]

Sounds like a trick play Bill Belichick would call

[@susshon4197]

lmfaooooo

[@LebronJames-yz2dw]

@@Djsweepaman 🤣🤣🤣So true tho

[@BK-uy9nj]

He does say it kinda weird

[@JN4SIX02]

This vid is straight fire. I took a few L's but today I bounced back! Finally got fed up with getting beat by someone runnin like just two plays the whole game! The same run, and the same pass. Recievers catching balls wide open everytime. Getting shredded like cheese by the outside stretch! First game after watching this video (taking notes with my #2) 4 First half interceptions! 2 user picks. Swatting down passes left and right. Just always in position to make a play! w17-0 dude quit it wasnt even halftime yet. Thanks for the knowledge E. *Subbed

[@rottebazooka]

how do you have time do all this shit in a game tho? i feel like they start the play before i can even make all these adjustments.

[@aidan4530]

A P time-outs

[@StuckinNOVA]

@@aidan4530 What are A P time-outs

[@kdawg-ww7sb]

He's just saying time outs, but keep practicing, I usually can get the spy and then man up slot wrs then either shade left or right then that's about all I I have time for

[@317ermac]

Looking at what formation they are using are very important, if he has 3 WRs out and he is constantly no huddling it and man isn’t working, I’ll zone it, if he keeps running I’ll blitz . also user control is very important I’ll usually cover the best WR out there cause the computer keeps getting beat or using a safety helps a lot to.

[@don-tay3963]

Thomas Luebrecht that’s the dude’s name 😂😂😂 I’m sleep

[@PRiMO585]

As someone relatively new to the game.. This is a gold mine of information! Awesome. Thanks!

[@D5YouTube]

When you automatically base align from the playcall menu the players are all out of wack and nowhere near there correct zones for some stupid reason.

[@PlaySA]

Isn't that what it's meant to do? The defense is aligned in a "base" way to disguise the actual zones they're covering. So yeah I guess it depend son what you're running, some defensive shells are going to be more distorted than others. I'm gonna experiment a bit

[@D5YouTube]

Bo J. To a certain degree yes but the DB playing the cloud on the left side of the field shouldn’t be on the right. When you manually base align they base align correctly. When you experiment you’ll more than likely notice what I’m talking about.

[@bigk0782]

Yeah man I gave up a TD on some mess like this. The seam flat was on the wrong side of the field.

[@rockymoore2620]

Turn off auto flip to fix that

[@D5YouTube]

Rocky Moore I’ve never in my life played with auto flip on. I’m not new or a beginner to Madden I jus support all Eric’s videos lol. Still aligns incorrectly. Guess I’lol just manually base align until they fix.

[@JuggheadJones]

I learn man zone with 2 deep usually works the best if you control one of the deep safety

[@troym1970]

Eric, This defense breakdown was clearly needed. I /we appreciate you.. thanks

[@dennismurphy3571]

The difference between Quarters and Palms is who is responsible for #2 to the Flats QUARTERS = OLB/SS has #2 to the Flats PALMS = CB has #2 to the flats Not sure if the designers of the game know this but check it out. Also in Quarters if #2 is not Vertical (deep route) he should rob the post/curl/dig of #1 Some coaches have the FS or High Safety if you will rob #1 in both Coverages when #2 is not Vertical. The weakness in both Coverages is the deep out, comeback by #1 Also!! Palms and Quarters are not something you want to run against Trips Sets I would bet money that in Madden if you call Palms or Quarters it will be a full field coverage. I would like to know how the defense handle the single receiver in the weak side of 21 personnel formations Palms and Quarters are typically played against Twins and TE/Flanker sets Quarters vs TE/Flanker Palms vs Twins You might not want to play Palms vs TE/Flanker because if the offense runs a Vert with #1 and a short out or quick out by #2 your High Safety will NEVER get over the Top of that Vert by #1

[@djangorestraind596]

So in summary..?

[@alexlilley2805]

@@djangorestraind596 😂

[@hgumulaify]

Not gonna lie, I am a rather experienced Madden player and I even learned a lot from this. Thanks Eric!

[@Chris-eo5zs]

Can you do a proper defence 101 for people who don't know what cover 1,2,3 etc is?

[@cbbeats6524]

Cover 1 - 1 person covering deep down field Cover 2 - 2 people covering deep down field Cover 3 - 3 people covering deep down field Cover 4 - 4 people covering deep down field Cover 6 & 9 - no freaking idea

[@Chris-eo5zs]

@@cbbeats6524 Dude, I appreciate that...it's pretty self-explanatory. But if the NFL was that simple it'd be pretty boring. In the same way that I naturally understand various formations and systems in real football (soccer), I don't in American Football. Because I didn't grow up watching it. What I'm looking for is a 'start to...now', explanation of defensive strategies. Starting from the fundamentals, and building up to how the 49ers use the 9 wide. (I know the terms, but I don't understand the deepness). If I can get the same for Offence as well that would be great.. :)

[@Miker6348]

Chris I understand how hard it is to understand and start out with American football. But you should definitely start by getting a basic understanding of the covers. Curl clouds are meant to cover short passes stuff like that, just the basics. Trust me, from personal experience it’s easier to learn the basics of the game of football before you learn the controls

[@JDowdy1979]

Good tutorial for beginners. I haven't played 20 yet, and I'm aware some things have changed but you can get away w/ 4-3, 3-4, 46 etc even with 3+ wideouts on the field of your in a zone and disguse it with base align. That may have changed though considering the linebackers aren't superhuman jumpers anymore. The main thing I tell ppl when I'm trying to teach them is to figure out what they are trying to do, find the hard counter(s), and try to notice which sets they come out in to accomplish what they are trying to do and let them make the mistakes. Most ppl aren't going to be able to make the adjustments necessary because they are so used to things working that when they don't, they don't have backup plans.

[@titorivera1634]

Also, get your left hand comfortable with using the left stick “should kinda glide” I found it extremely frustrating when I was hitting that thing hard “pause” lol. You almost want it to be loose fluid. It works on defense as well with controlling your guy.

[@nikes4444]

Anyone have any tips on getting more pass rush? Lol I miss being able to turn on pass aggression

[@kylekissack4633]

Same here I miss the old pass rush so much more intuitive to use!

[@jthvisuals__]

Play as the Niners lmfao I almost never blitz, and as long as my user game is strong the cpu can rack up sacks

[@nickmayes6501]

I'm from the UK and know nothing about American football I just love watching massive tackles and long throws that why I bought the game I'm trash but I love the gamwb

[@letmecatchmyson1173]

You know hit stick yet?

[@nickmayes6501]

Nope

[@letmecatchmyson1173]

nick Mayes ok so whenever you’re playing defense push the right stick towards the offense player at the perfect time to get a big hit

[@nbafun8648]

me too

[@thedailylunchbox-foodforth6307]

Good look, I didnt know you could click the right stick to send the spy.

[@Kenanhower]

Daniel Jones if you don't have a spy it will send whoever you have in coverage that's closest as well

[@thedailylunchbox-foodforth6307]

@@Kenanhower Thanks! I've been using it more and noticed exactly what you said. Do you know what button makes the QB tuck the ball to run behind the line of scrimage?

[@imbannedjit7384]

Daniel Jones L2 on ps4 idk abt xbox

[@randyseidler1907]

First comment. Your buck pinch 0 defense is amazing. I play as the dolphins only and that defense works so well for me. You should do madden coaching! Thanks for all the advice.

[@bgstv10001]

It really is especially when you play against passing teams

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

Yep. 3-4 odd is brilliant with the Panthers

[@miacenter643]

dolphins defense is terrible in madden 20

[@WlknTlknStvnHwkn]

Hey, something I started toying around with: I took a page out of Dennis Allen's playbook and started dropping my DT into the LB's coverage and blitzing the LB. As long as you user the DT, it works pretty well. Especially online because the other player typically gets confused and has no clue what's going on. (And neither does his OL. 😂) Just something I thought I'd throw out there for you to try.

[@stevenp9209]

DEs can drop well sometimes but most DTs struggle to move quickly from hash to hash let alone hash to sideline

[@WlknTlknStvnHwkn]

@@stevenp9209 Works for me. 🤷‍♂️

[@stevenp9209]

@@WlknTlknStvnHwkn covering whom? 270 lb TEs?

[@WlknTlknStvnHwkn]

@@stevenp9209 Zone like a LB. If I'm usering him, it's not bad.

[@stevenp9209]

@@WlknTlknStvnHwkn aren't their overalls

[@Ownviainternet]

What he said about shading defense down to cover drags and flats with aggressive defense is very good. I play with the Texans, and I’ve tried this. I get more sacks with Watt than ever

[@Nasgokuu]

I love madden 20 it’s has better graphics and the plays are smooth etc.

[@alexismejia4835]

Shut out and blew out a Baltimore team who, of course, ONLY runs with Lamar Jackson all game. Used your tips and they really worked! Especially the QB contain, I kept sacking him for big losses. User controlling the safeties was a lot easier too, I kept swatting or picking anything he tried throwing. All with my Detroit Lions 🦁 Good looks, you got a new subscriber!

[@amarthomas404]

Can you do a video on how to get more sacks with the defensive lineman because when I play people, they sack me so quickly and when I play defense I can’t get any sacks so can you do a video on like adjustments to do with the defensive lineman to get more sacks

[@a100percentReal]

I'm having the same problem. Let me know if you find a video.

[@dubbstunna7862]

I dnt knw if its just me but the base align adjustment from the play call screen doesnt work consistently.

[@TheLink1977]

Darrell Wilburn it puts a Cb playing a deep zone on the left, on the right side and vice versa. Just manually base align for now, it’ll probably be patched.

[@domthadon1857]

agreed.

[@a100percentReal]

@@domthadon1857 Go Noles!

[@domthadon1857]

Yessir!! @@a100percentReal

[@BigRichG]

This video was very educational man, you dont know as someone who stepped away from madden for 6 years, its nice to see this and im not going to get abused by scrubs as much.

[@peopleschoice5183]

U stay giving the madden community the best news 👍🏾

[@Joe-jj3oh]

And remember folks These are just adjustments. Whether you have to adjust or not is all up to you reading the offense and determining what kind of offense they may be running. The defensive play starts it all. Just thought I might add thatz

[@baalercyti9427]

What a well made video, thanks for this

[@drewtompkins1528]

They’ve got to patch the block shed for corners. I mean it’s ridiculous in the run game that they can’t get off blocks. The run game in general needs to be toned down a tad.

[@dennismurphy3571]

Also!! Palms and Quarters are not something you want to run against Trips Sets I would bet money that in Madden if you call Palms or Quarters it will be a full field coverage. I would like to know how the defense handle the single receiver in the weak side of 21 personnel formations Palms and Quarters are typically played against Twins and TE/Flanker sets Quarters vs TE/Flanker Palms vs Twins You might not want to play Palms vs TE/Flanker because if the offense runs a Vert with #1 and a short out or quick out by #2 your High Safety will NEVER get over the Top of that Vert by #1

[@michaelkrusing7670]

Cover 4 Palms and Quarters work really well in the Red Zone. Offenses tighten up in the red zone and the zone concepts with run fits work really well.

[@greezythumps]

Swear every time I use anything like dime or quarter I get beat for the first 😩. Not enough pressure

[@MFU4WEEZ]

greezythumps go nickel ; fine and quarter spread the defense out and sub package your nickel to swap the LB for a safety

[@barrymccockiner773]

Nickel all the way

[@Joe-jj3oh]

Make sure you pick a team with outstanding outside rushers. Examples Broncos Bears Jaguars 9ers Chargers Packers

[@iyemidesolomi426]

The game is so animation dependent that the possession catch is op. If they do a possession catch depending on the animation it is an automatic catch no matter how covered it is

[@moemoe0805]

bro these tips are golden ...i am new at playing ONLINE..ans i was gttn my ass kicked ...but these tips i learne made my defense GREAT and im on a 6 game winning streak...thank you!!!!!!

[@unifiedmind]

I play some one who’s very conservative. Meaning he dumps for 3-4 yards down the field. I caught on your explanation of shaving down the defense. How exactly do I bring down the Defense to play aggressive on those dumps. Then once this guy is up by two he starts throwing the ball down the field.

[@Dee--Jay]

u can play hard flats in cover 2. u just have to play your corners 10 yards off....especially on the wide side of the field if you press them, 20 yard gain easy

[@phillipmoore6249]

Good stuff my man...boutta wreck my roomate in our series it’s 4-3 me!

[@leviottman7335]

Do you have to be usering the QB spy when you press down on the right joy stick?

[@wanthedon8629]

All gaps blitz on 3rd & short is amazing

[@ajgamingvlogs4850]

Whenever I’m playing exhibition or franchise I feel as if the CPU fumbles too easily I don’t want to win a game like that, it doesn’t feel challenging enough to me when I’m already up by 2 or 3 touchdowns in the first half of the game.

[@don-tay3963]

It feels good going to the comment section and seeing I’m not the only one struggling with defense

[@marlonmcgregor9346]

Can I click down on a spy to rush qb if im a different play. Or will I hit stick

[@Mritsforfun]

You read minds Eric lol I need this 👌🏾

[@Htownbrown713]

It's off topic but you cant control the receiver anymore on deep balls. Smh

[@adeltoral]

You’re way ahead of me. How do you tackle in this game? Is it the X button? I can’t seem to bring anyone down in this game, and everyone seems to run faster than me. I also get intercepted a lot, but that’s a different video, I’m sure.

[@titorivera1634]

Reading a offense or defense is tough unless madden is your life and your putting countless hours in... Practice! Learn the D pad and adjustments at line of scrimmage. I just started playing again after a very long layoff lol “kids” but long story short, thank you for these tips!

[@BrownsFanInCincy]

Do u have to have your QB spy selected to be able to click down and rush the passer?

[@jshepnba]

Thank you I got 4 picks and won 30-0 using this

[@booker4984]

I always try to user mis matches. If I ever get a Landon collens on someone like a Jerry rice in the slot I always user

[@parkerb929]

for the qb spy, does the linebacker make a direct run to the qb or does he run to meet him and make sure he doesn’t run and get past.

[@karlblicharz9861]

Good stuff but you talk way to fast and just skip explanations. How do you shade the defense? What are the steps with the controller?

[@louisromerojr906]

I didn't understand what you were talking about with "shading down".so to make it simple what buttons do you press.

[@unbearablegaming518]

I have decent CB’s in MUT but if I’m not usering they can’t cover anybody and get dusted.

[@kyle1562]

Eric, why cant I move my players before the snap? I can't walk them down the the LOS. They have to be in a full sprint to move. Have you experienced this?

[@kyle1562]

@@cadenpage4616 got a new controller. Will update.

[@charlieellis2893]

thanks for the vid man... def helped me out a lot

[@brennansmith8037]

Had not won a single MUT game until this video. Incredible man. Keep it up. Subbed !

[@isaiahcox9894]

What defense do you run to stop slants?

[@PlaySA]

Can you also shade down in man? Also how often are you bringing extra pressure? I like the way you make videos, quick and to the point,these are great

[@keeganlaughlin1578]

how do you make all these adjustments before the play?

[@garyjames6170]

Thanks buddy. I win so much more online after I figured out the defensive adjustments.

[@richaunfacey5447]

Im not new to madden but I dont play that often so I suck. what do you mean when you say shade down?

[@sunrisepups4376]

Your videos are so helpful man it’s crazy I appreciate it

[@yogiglass1]

Eric - thanks for another great vid! I need help with my Madden 20. On PS4 I use the Pats and like to use a MLB to man cover the TE on drags. I've highlighted the player to do the coverage, pushed R up for man coverage, then selected X for the TE. Once the play starts, the MLB stands there! He doesn't move at all! Is there a glitch in the game? No matter who I select to cover, my defender doesn't move. Any suggestions? Anyone else seen this?

[@kennethmontes7139]

Been watching your channel for a few years now sir! Thanks for the content!

[@co81385]

Excellent video! Just curious, is there any disadvantage or drawback to base aligning your defense?

[@jaylamar7534]

Good tip. I never noticed that they show the numbers of the formations on offense

[@dennismurphy3571]

Question!!! How do you get your Corners to align with inside leverage on the #1??

[@dennismurphy3571]

Cover 2 is dogshit vs the run with Corners outside of #1 because they are your force defenders. Outside leverage is fine on passing downs Highschool you can prolllllllly get away with it because receivers more likely not very good at blocking a man crossing his face The Madden designers should want to know this shit tbh

[@Firehawk1971]

Good stuff but hard to keep up with screens that are up for 1 to 2 secs lol maybe I am just getting old though 😂

[@sxvagexi]

Help, how do you see how many receivers they have to pick a play?

[@Randymarsh402]

When you are at the play selection menu, it will say to the bottom right or left what personnel they have on the field. I think it gives you like 8-10 seconds to pick a play after that's chosen. It'll say like 3 WR | 1 TE | 1 RB

[@roxannathey6540]

It should say right after they pick there play

[@sxvagexi]

Roxann Athey where?

[@roxannathey6540]

@@sxvagexi bottom it shoulf say there personnel

[@sxvagexi]

Roxann Athey ok thanks, so should I stop using coach suggestions and use personnel

[@davidcampbell215]

Eric the Madden Goat - another great blog!

[@qgreen2385]

Your defensive strategies are beast..but this question is for anybody...how the hell do you pick up fumbles? Ive ran over plenty of em some of em I could have run back smh

[@Blove4592]

I feel u. There isnt a button to do it as far as i know :/ ur supposed to just pick it up when u run over it but they seem to miss it all the time.

[@gamingwarrior9922]

Same I just run past them...

[@derricksylvester]

Make sure you're not holding speed burst. It causes you to run by them. Take your time and stop where the ball is.

[@dxmnnndanny2092]

Don’t hold turbo

[@justusbreston6340]

what playbooks should we use?

[@kdwhite640]

Any tips both sides for someone who uses the Jets vs giants rams kc? Anything would be helpful I get plastered every weekend

[@davy1972]

My goodness, you know your stuff. Thanks.

[@justmyopinion98]

I’m British and this helps but some of the terms just go right over my head, how am I supposed to know if they’re gonna run or pass the ball?

[@jacobcorcino6043]

Learned a lot thanks for the info!

[@Dwill1035]

I just want to say, that was very helpful. Thank You.

[@jetspammlifestyle7258]

What is the def play book for this

[@aldinpehlic3646]

Bro thank you so much for your videos they help my game out a lot. Subbed and liked

[@zachchancey9885]

Whenever you set up a spy or a man to qb contain does it stay like that with every play after?

[@lillythipphavong1787]

Very helpful! subscribing

[@charlesbrooks8770]

Hey Eric I know you said cloud flats are not good this year. I run hard flats but I do not know how to get to cloud flats. It seems when I’m adjusting coverage i end up shading down

[@adam_vogt1357]

Great vid we all needed it

[@bryansoutherland1385]

Much appreciated bro. You do a great job with these videos. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@Jashbtw]

How do you finally fix the motion of the players to make the motion much smoother just to ruin it by making defense literally useless. If you don’t get a sack, everyone stands still and acts like nobody is on the field.

[@jimmycurrire7868]

For ps what was the button to press to crash down while spying?

[@handyfix2952]

Philip Rivers is actually a pretty good runner, especially early in his career. He is older now so he’s a little slower.

[@mjfoxx37]

How do I stop Ravens!! My friend keeps running play action and Andrews aways open for da slant!!! I put a man on him but It don’t matter

[@dadrenpadren2008]

MJ Foxx that’s cause Andrews is the best te

[@alanpotter6972]

Regarding "matching personnel". What if they don't pick until late and you are unable to base your decision on that ? What is considered the best all-round formation ? Would it just be a case of guessing what your opponent would do?

[@m.c.martin]

I’m not Ray, but I’d say the basic 4-3 or Nickle would be best from my experience

[@Yoshiling]

Thank you very much for posting this.

[@ConneshoeurKicks910]

This is why i like watching your madden videos, you give the best tips

[@Moneythedon]

So shading down is basically Underneath right?

[@EricRayweather]

Yes.

[@Moneythedon]

EricRayweather thanks bro

[@rylodutch4806]

when should u use outside/inside coverage as well as over top

[@josemarquez4989]

Depends where your help is and strategy your applying. For instance if your in cover 1 you want to shade outside. The reason for that is because in most instances you'll have a hole defender and deep defender in the middle. This forces the offense to throw into tighter spaces raising that chances of an incompletion or better.

[@jaredmcfaul3926]

Defense wins championships thank you!🏈

[@vagabonds_sidequest8538]

Thanks for the help 😁 as a football and madden noob I needed help against my juggernaut friends who have played and watched all the football the last 2 decades 😅

[@VeezyLife]

Just wanna say wasup from another Saints fan and fellow Who Dat Nation brother, been watching ur Madden vids a couple years now. R u from louisiana too? St. Landry parish here! Take care keep the tuts comin man love em!

[@jackjohnson1496]

how does he switch to any player like that?! when i press B to switch players it switches them in a set order instead of to any player i want

[@abrahamvazquez8192]

Love your vids man, keep it up

[@whtbobwntsbobget]

its not calleda 4-6 ("four-six") formation, its called a 46 ("forty six") formatiion. Buddy Ryan created/popularized it and named it after the Jersey number of once of his players (i forget who]