How to Improve on Defense in 3 Steps! Madden 23

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In this video, ZAN breaks down 3 tips to make your Madden defense better.
0:00 Intro
0:35 Manually Pressing
3:14 Turning on Match No Matter What
8:50 Auto-Alingment: Base
15:10 Outro

[@waynesfinest9740]

The best Madden content provider without question. Been rocking with you since the smooth beats you had in the background back on your earlier youtube content. YODA status 💯

[@ZANmadden]

Always appreciate that Wayne!

[@yodasmokes7455]

I'll smoke to that

[@bobwatkins8216]

Can't wait to try these tips. I've started using the tip you had on zone another way I heard it was. Don't make any adjustments. Don't press, don't shade them over the top and I've gotten so many more interceptions just leaving zone alone and messing with the d line.

[@splitfinger7719]

Another great tip. I appreciate the content. It’s reinvigorated my desire to play this game and go beyond just the boring meta and actually learn concepts and adjustments

[@5ksandcabernets]

Great tips. Base aligns have helped my defense. And practicing in MUT against it has been very challenging.

[@ZANmadden]

Thanks for watching!

[@windellfreeman3542]

Individual corner assignments use triangle then x should highlight corners and give u additional coverages

[@christopherrobins3338]

Great video, I knew right away this was going to be solid content. No "cheese" plays or blitzs, just good tips. Good content sir

[@ZANmadden]

Appreciate it

[@killabeekill1778]

Thank you! I just moved over from old gen a few weeks ago and my adjustments from there were not working at all! These simple adjustments have done wonders for me DEF

[@TheTruth459]

Great tips! Thank you for the breakdown

[@ZANmadden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JayZoe_s550]

I appreciate you my guy good tips I needed that 💯

[@Internetsboifriend]

1st time viewer great content. I just subd

[@freddyaxel9827]

Thank you very much!! I really needed this!! Definitely got a new subscriber!!!

[@ZANmadden]

Thanks for subbing!

[@TPositivevibes]

Great Tips Zan. I was playing recently in default, hated it. Madden 22 I base aligned constantly. I had to go back to it. Audible purposes in general. Love the manual jam as well. 💪🏼. I started using strafe again, my click on has been bad. I’m not sure if it’s a setting I gotta turn off, puts me about 7 yards away when I click 😂. I’ve started clicking on and holding turbo to try to catch up. Good video my man

[@ZANmadden]

Glad it helped! Thanks for supporting Pedro!

[@caustictoxin1616]

Another thing you can do is play man align when using zone to trick opponents into thinking you’re in man coverage when they motion be careful though because it very well could throw off your leverage as well as base alignment it also throws off leverage

[@calvinjackson5306]

This is goof stuff. The base aligned tactic is in madden is interesting. I used to always base align back in the day, i was excited when they added the function to auto base. Just eliminated one extra hot route. I started to see a couple years ago you and others bash having base align on. I did and still do run into some issues with it such as RPOs, or wide spread formations because of the lack of help in the passing lanes. But i think the pro of having a consistently disguised defense out weighs the cons. you can game plan sometimes around the passing lane thing. I also never played man so base aligning was fine for me. In the recent maddens however I have been sprinkling in man and it has made the base align tactic that much more difficult to deal with, but u still got to be smart about it.

[@BaldGuyMedia]

Great video!

[@ZANmadden]

Thank you David!

[@DK-47]

Zan digging in the bag of tricks 💰

[@ZANmadden]

Always!

[@tycts898]

When I have Base align ON it does great with Zone coverage. But when I select a Man coverage play then my man alignment is totally screwed up and corners are guarding players on the other side of the field EXACTLY like yours was at the 10:31 mark of the video. This is why I went away from Base alignment

[@vengeance8849]

Great tips! I love manually pressing and watching my opponents rage

[@ZANmadden]

YESS. Panic ensues.

[@atomant25gtadams26]

Match is the truth. Been using it all year since you first mentioned it.

[@trevormccrary2584]

Check out the learn to play section in madden 😎😉👀

[@ZANmadden]

Thanks for always supporting Ant!

[@LolLol-hi5ws]

I play a lot of 33cub with safeties, cover 2 and 4, constantly burned by corner routes, but I also pinch my defense every play and only play match with cover 4, I hope this helps man, thanks

[@ZANmadden]

It should!

[@112Deniy]

Any ideas to replace match in any way with a scheme or adjustment on last gen? Even if it’s like half as good lol?

[@willsoprano4917]

In last-gen there are certain coverages that automatically have match settings built in them

[@durtybird4902]

I’ve never base aligned much cuz when I’m in any sort of man coverage the play art or coverage is super crazy looking!! It does seem better for switching up zone formations though but is it worth using it when in any man coverage?

[@ZANmadden]

base aligned man is kind of a mind screw for lots of players, but that's up to you. i recommend it because i use lots of coverages and prefer to hide the tells.

[@durtybird4902]

I see what you mean when it comes to zone coverage which I use 75% of the time, seems like it’s so easy to beat most man formations these days (besides certain blitzes) zone is the way to go for the most part and being able to switch between them without any tells is clutch

[@frankdavila8483]

I love your videos. Can you make a video the best please to use for his stick

[@ZANmadden]

I'm actually SO BAD at hit sticking. LOL

[@hahahahhaudead]

Is there a way to press just one or 2 Wrs at a time with the cpu I would love to press but if they have even one press beating ability it’s a wrap. I would love to just press 1 or 2 wrs.

[@juanrubio9181]

Is that only for New Gen xbox? I don't have that zone coverage option on the old series xbox

[@bigboi301slg]

Stupid question: as a sim/franchise player, does base align matter when playing the cpu? Like, if all of my plays look the same, does the AI have less of a chance to audible to another play due to recognizing coverage?

[@ZANmadden]

nah, you'd be fine vs. CPU. they know what you're in anyways. hahaha

[@xavierprudhomme5631]

So wait when I base align as u said can I still press should I sometimes

[@coreyharrell1112]

Zan, in your opinion, whose the best team to use in regs at this point if you have a pass heavy offense?

[@ZANmadden]

Probably Bucs with Brady's HRM, but lots use Green Bay too.

[@TPositivevibes]

Chargers are pretty good.

[@iamjstew___4473]

Does short in stop you from doing this?

[@anthonytomlin904]

How do i bring up the defensive coaching adjustments on ps4?

[@mogana20]

Zone match is good in certain situations, i don't like using it unless someone is spamming some BS.

[@addict6504]

Is their not a match button on old gen? I’m not seeing it?

[@65vwbug87]

Why do the DB's always get burned though on that corner route. when they run bunch tight end corner, seems like at least one of the WR gets open, barely but always happens. Thanks

[@ZANmadden]

Corners are always good in Madden. But we have a ton of content on this channel and on GridironGameplans.GG to counter them.

[@dexthereaper8344]

Zan the man saved me from deleting madden

[@ZANmadden]

Damn! Never that! Glad the video helped, Dex.

[@mmgajbregz]

does mcv or zcv matter for match? I heard neither affect match coverage..

[@ZANmadden]

They definitely both matter. Match is zone when you're not matching. Man once you are matched. PRC determines how quickly you convert from zone to man.

[@TadHardy85]

When I'm playing in franchise the zone coverage option is not there

[@RealtalkwithLg]

Can u press still in base

[@kingrictheconquering1195]

Is MATCH just next Gen? If it is, what's the best way to achieve these results on PS4?

[@killabeekill1778]

Use zone drops on PS4

[@PNW_STEFF]

What happens if you shade the pinks into blues is the match ruined?

[@ZANmadden]

Definitely don't do that unless you know all your match rules and know you can afford to shade vs. your opponents' playcall. Sometimes quarterflats have to match verticals or RBs out of the backfield (wheels)

[@angelobroadway5072]

how do you match switch on ps4

[@yusufabdullah189]

Auto flip or or no? What do you prefer

[@ZANmadden]

Sometimes it's good for aligning to the 3 WR side in a trips set, but backfires vs. heavier run personnel. So...both? hahah

[@deionmcmillan3402]

Should you turn match on even though you set drops?

[@ZANmadden]

Wait for tomorrow's video :)

[@rlal7633]

When you turn on base align do you also keep match on as well in the coaching adjustments or does that mess with the base alignment?

[@ZANmadden]

Yep, I keep both.

[@rlal7633]

Thank you bro enjoy your content really good stuff!

[@rlal7633]

For all the match rules does it matter if you have base align on? I subscribed to your website and their is so many different match rules from trips, 2x2, tight, bunch, etc so just wanted to make sure if I keep on it won’t mess up any rules.

[@j3ts0n86]

Is the match setting only a new gen thing?

[@ZANmadden]

Yessir

[@jaybarie]

I'm here after the title update looking for my new defensive scheme now that the loop blitz is patched

[@braxtonrogers3796]

First 🥇 I hold L1 n he runs with them. Needed this bro I couldn't win a gm yesterday need new plays

[@mikeboudreaux9282]

L1 for ps5?

[@braxtonrogers3796]

@@mikeboudreaux9282 I actually play on Xbox ut u know left bumper, but yes L1

[@MikeMurray-db8fp]

Mention Xbox to not every one has PlayStation and these idiots never once mentioned that coach adjustments is only on next gen donut u think should mention that dam man

[@earthpart3]

Madden should have tutorials with these tips. They give the player basically no information.

[@ZANmadden]

That's what I'm here for!

[@dougkelsey3413]

Al Gorythem!

[@ZANmadden]

Haha appreciate it Doug!

[@diamondcreatez472]

is there a way to turn on match on ps4?

[@ZANmadden]

Nah, this is for next gen. Match is on by default on Match plays (look for pink zones) on PS4/XB1

[@devw4967]

Not going to lie that corner not base aligned was definitely a risky though lol. I feel like you could tell. But it is definitely good for making sure zones actually get to the outside definitely in drops

[@ZANmadden]

oh, in match? for sure.

[@richb6787]

Wow didn’t know about match thank you followed ppl spam the bunch Shìt so much . Lol they really don’t even be good I be losing alot of close games

[@Unclelurkem]

Zan can I get a game against you?

[@willhorton8388]

Match is just on next gen correct

[@thabruhfrom9444]

No. Just the match switch in coaching adjustments. Current gen has match built into certain plays.

[@timothyhughessr.9598]

I use Base Alignment in Coaching Adjustments that's about it...I run with the Lions 3-4 defense. Notable play I call against opponents that get complete stops ...Empty Gun Base Flex...I counter with 2-4 Nickel Cover 3 Flats...

[@Huncho_Pancho]

What I don’t like about match some players can manipulate it to where they don’t pick up somebody and they get a wide open receiver

[@ZANmadden]

Yes. But those manipulations are the small small minority of your games played. I learn the beaters as I run it and "proof" match by putting the correct quarter player into a deep zone that guards the route that's wide open.

[@df2324]

Bears

[@jasonhuffman1549]

Beardown

[@ZANmadden]

BEAR DOWN!

[@Nick-mi8ox]

don't see a "match" option

[@motube4879]

Base alignment shows how bad a person really is at reading the field. I rarely use it but it is legit at causing the qb to hold the ball.

[@Senio25]

I agree. If they can read the safety rotation then that could help. But yeah it does make you hold on to the ball more. I'm wonder do we use match with base align or no?

[@ZANmadden]

Hiding pre-snap reads from your opponents is enough to win games vs. many. Some people only set up plays based off info you give and have no ability to read post snap. That's why base align is so clutch.

[@motube4879]

@@ZANmadden when I want to confuse people I call a safety blitz then audible when the safety comes down toward the line. I get so many picks that way.

[@motube4879]

@@Senio25 I would use all types of coverage with it. Because it has the same look if you call sky one play then they call Hurry up and you audible to match they just might throw the ball right into coverage.

[@kboogie2323]

👀

[@ZANmadden]

Thanks for watching!

[@kboogie2323]

@@ZANmadden thanks for the awesome content!

[@angelobroadway5072]

i can stop aron rodgers on 3rd down

[@da_hit_stick]

baggie

[@ZANmadden]

LFG!

[@bigwigg5562]

🏈

[@ZANmadden]

Appreciate you Wigg!

[@retroyimmy9064]

First 🔥

[@ZANmadden]

Whaddup Yim!?

[@zzblacksmithzz1666]

🏈🏆🏈🏆🌭🏆🍔🏆🍕🏆🏈🏆🏈

[@ZANmadden]

Thanks, as always!

[@infamouskent7243]

1. Deep halves don’t play anything😂

[@ZANmadden]

Don't become a comedian.

[@Freddy-kw5hq]

Don’t run match against tyreek hill

[@CornFedWhiteBoy27]

Put your d a certain way= no offense can break it. Classic madden. Has zero to do with calling the right d for the offensive call.

[@ZANmadden]

Great incorrect generalization. IDK why you even load up Madden to be honest. Go play Roblox. Everything you lose to will forever be a glitch with that attitude.

[@captainzeppos286]

Trash Game of alltime!

[@ZANmadden]

Thanks for sharing man. I'd personally run around the comments section of things I don't enjoy spending my time in the manner you're spending yours over being *actually* productive, too.

[@captainzeppos286]

I think you are a really good content creator. I do appreciate that, but you know I’m not wrong.

[@brandan8069]

you just saved my defense🥲

[@ZANmadden]

So glad!