HOW TO PLAY ELITE DEFENSE IN NHL 24

In this video, Sapsterr explains how to set up and implement some of his strategies for you to use to beat ELITE players on defense in NHL 24!
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[@pierreguitardmus]

Good work !!! You're almost the only NHL youtuber who posts gameplay and not pack openings. I'm learning all the mechanics as a new player and theres barely any real tips videos out there to help, only pack openings Keep it going and thanks for the content

[@Sapsterr]

I think packs are a scam to be honest. I don't want to encourage youth to go out and spend money on something that probably won't reward them back.

[@indielover85]

For real it like that on every EA game

[@superdaveosborn23]

Great video - but you forgot an important disclaimer - live close to the servers. Nothing will have a bigger impact on your ability to play offense or defense than your proximity to the game server vs your opponent. Those subtle little moves people make which will determine if you've made a good or bad read - the eon of time it takes for your player to react if you're connected to the wrong server or even player switching appropriately. If you have 35 ping and the opponent has 4 ping - figure out where the 4 ping player lives and frantically drive to their house - because the only way to win that game is to pull their ethernet cord before the match ends.

[@Sapsterr]

Servers are an unfortunate advantage. We wouldn't have needed them if people didn't abuse it. However I know some very good players who play on high ping (OwnTheBlue, John Wayne) who play on 45+ ping and succeed.

[@superdaveosborn23]

@@Sapsterr it's a nightmare for me. I cannot enjoy any "improvements" they make. Typically new animations for a high ping player is just another reason your player didn't gain possession while the opponent did. Which doesn't help player numbers. After 15 years playing this game I can't tell if I'm a good or bad player anymore. Wins feel hollow because I clearly had the ping advantage and loses are merciless because I never got to play - just watch.

[@brianmurray7201]

Well said

[@hibbity_hooblah]

It doesnt matter how "skilled" you may be, this game is a very inaccurate depiction of realistic hockey. It's always pucks fluttering around and user controlled players can skate circles around braindead CPU. The game is garbage

[@repulze7374]

@@hibbity_hooblahskill issue tbh

[@NRGSports]

Incredible video I've been struggling in NHL24 especially on defense, this was well put together and refreshing

[@nidi459]

Most well put together + delivered piece of nhl content I’ve seen in a while! Like + subbed :) Keep the guides coming 🙏🏼

[@hibbity_hooblah]

Great breakdown and easy to understand. Youve helped me think of defense differently.. the whole cat and mouse thing, jeeze you got that rigt

[@mitchkupietz]

Holy crap!! This is hands down the best and most helpful video I’ve ever seen covering defense tactics! Thanks you so much buddy!

[@denyschernenko9973]

This is soo good! Thank you! Shared with all friends of mine!

[@Sapsterr]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jeremiahmerrill2766]

Appreciate your videos big time boss. You're always dropping knowledge in the easiest way to understand. Appreciate you fr

[@Sapsterr]

Knowledge should be simple to understand 😀

[@horacesilver5238]

Loved it. Super in depth.

[@Sapsterr]

I appreciate you watching it 😀

[@sampranckus]

Great stuff bro keep em coming

[@Sapsterr]

Thanks dude!

[@GetJiggyKing]

Just dropped a sub thanks bro I got the game for my dad and we’re loving it nown

[@kolbeleonardo1682]

Very enlightening. Thanks

[@Sapsterr]

Thank you for watching!

[@AgentDave34]

Good stuff keep it up 👏

[@Stewie1426]

Great video! Definitely learned allot. It’s cool to have a top player live near me. Hopefully I never get good enough to match against you

[@TH_WLD_RVR]

One of the biggest tips is to adjust strategies in game accordingly to what your opponent is doing. If all they do is try to pass their way past you in hopes for that split second break away, play full trap and protect net. If they like to puck rag, play staggered and normal/puck side attack.

[@lieutenant_roux]

Great video ! Any chance to do a similar one but for 3v3 CHEL ? With more space and a lot of forwards playing agile builds, I found it difficult to take back the puck... can't seem to bump them with being juked and the pokechecks are less effective than before !

[@Sapsterr]

Unfortunately I have little knowledge that I can pass along to those in EASHL. My advice is to use speed boosts, small builds on the wing, and PMD on defense. I apologize for not being able to help more.

[@pieralexpelletier1084]

Best nhl 24 video ! Gg’s

[@daviddhoughton]

I’ve always said if I can get my defense squared away playing this game I’ll be really good. Great video brother

[@BOOGEYonline]

dope video my man...

[@chrissterling7223]

How do you not take a penalty after hitting their center with Lemieux?

[@Sapsterr]

If you do the small hits, it won't be a penalty. If you do the big massive shoulder checks it will be a penalty.

[@HansleyWay]

Hi SAP Great video, but have you change your defensive strategies since that time? last question, is Neutral Zone 1-3-1 better than 1-4? I feel like 1-4 when they enter my zone I have no last line of defense if my opponent breaks through my blue line.

[@justinhutyra4945]

hey bro i didn't know how to reach out to you but on nhl 24 i'm having trouble performing this move. So on the ps4 in 23 if you press L2 and then the X button the player turns the other way. How do you perform this move in 24?

[@kennyjames4679]

Scoring tips video please. (nice job on this one btw)

[@Sapsterr]

Will have that out hopefully in the next 7-10 days

[@LizardSkin]

Playing seasoned players online is pain. Some people are too good at nhl

[@shanegallagher1487]

At 13:50 you turned your defenseman around, instead of skating backwards. How do you do that?

[@bigslickphoto1519]

Can you make a video about strategically placing lines for special teams? It seem like when ever I’m in the PK/PP my dudes are exhausted on all lines.

[@mackenziegrasse6870]

Any tips for using r2/rt to switch players? It rarely gives me the guy I want even when I use this with the right analog. Very frustrating

[@Sapsterr]

My advice is to hold RT and switch to last man back in any dire situation. The right analog thing isn't as good as before for some reason.

[@eldonb402]

My problem for years has been switching players too much and putting my players out of position, do you have any videos to help with that?

[@Sapsterr]

Player switching is kinda broken this year. You could use RT/R2 + the right stick to aim to who you wanna switch to but it's not even guaranteed it'll switch properly.

[@8BYTENYTE]

How do i cover the point?!

[@bounce12]

The incidental contact is way to much. Players would move out of the way when you skate into them in real life. They need to make ai smarter because it’s stupid and this year is far worse than prior years

[@brian1451]

If I wasn’t holding the sticks, I’d say that you’re single handedly pulling me out of Division 5.

[@rachelhall124]

Can we get an ability tier list ? Ranking them by most/least impactful

[@Sapsterr]

I might make that video after my scoring video.

[@StevenGrantCaron-Stills]

EVERY ONE OF THESE CHANNELS GIVES YOU SOME ..... SOME OF THE ACTUAL TOP TIER INFO.. THAT DONT EVER EVER TOUCH ON THE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS... THEY SURELY EXPLAIN WHAT THE IDEA OF THE SETTING DOES.. BUT NOT HOW MUCH IT AFFECT THE TEAM SPEED. WHEN I HAVE THE PUCK THE OPPOSING PLAYER IS GOING THROUGH ALL THE CHANGES TILL THEY FIND MY PLAYER SLOW DOWN... TELL ME I AM WRONG!

[@T2P661]

Lay an pray the cross crease doesn’t go through. 😂😂 btw it’s flying

[@Sapsterr]

Hi dude. I mean yeah diving does help a lot 😅

[@indielover85]

How have you only got 765 followers everything you say is simple and makes sense in applying these strats to the game

[@StevenGrantCaron-Stills]

can you do a video on the dumbest plays you've ever seen and how you can't fix stupid...(me). and combine it with why you need good connection and lowwwwwww input lag to have a chance to have gameplay make a diff. great videos. i am less crappy now.

[@Sapsterr]

I should do a video on dumbest plays I've made 👀

[@DanC2352]

wow your brain neurons gota be firing at high speed for this sht

[@achillesstrife7455]

Great video but we all know those AIs aren't properly covering those backdoor passes and those cross creases are getting forced through no matter what 😂 especially in higher divisions. Player switching can also be an absolute nightmare sometimes. Not discounting your video, just saying the game sucks 😂

[@StevenGrantCaron-Stills]

not one channel has the balls to do a video on the up and down buttons. the real story of this game, not one.

[@offcentralizedgovernment7820]

Nonsense

[@StevenGrantCaron-Stills]

if you're not willing to share the counter to every strat then this info is useless because the game is won and lost first and foremost with strats. you wont have speed or skating room to actually more around and play the game... if you notice when playing players that know this you will have their forechecker on your ass throughout the whole game. it is the strat and the opposing player constantly changing them... no channel will broach this topic of the up and down buttons. THIS GAME IS WON AND LOST FIRST WITH THE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS

[@chrisdranfield3828]

Come on now we know the only way to be 20-0 in this game is to sit in practice mode and perfect Dunkin’ deli s glitch goals. Which I’ve watched your streams and is very true for you. So teach that.

[@Sapsterr]

Yeah ofc I score glitch goals. But I also score skilled goals. I made GWC in a year where there were NO glitch goals. You had to adjust to the game. It sucks but it is true.

[@Sapsterr]

Also, know that Dunkin didn't invent any of those glitch goals, and he admits it himself. Also, I don't sit in practice mode. If someone uses something on me I'll ask them how they did it and I'll do it in a game. Sitting in practice mode means nothing.

[@chrisdranfield3828]

@@Sapsterr I know you score other goals and not hating on someone for playing the game they made. But practicing those glitches is the biggest difference anyone can make in their record if all they want to do is win. When you win 5-3 against a guy who doesn’t know or doesn’t use them and 2-3 of your goals are those plays and that’s the difference between 20-0 and 15-5 in this game.

[@StevenGrantCaron-Stills]

EXPLAIN HOW AND WHY PLAYERS SLOW DOWN... DONT TALK ABOUT HITS.... TALK ABOUT UP AND DOWN BUTTONS THAT SLOW PLAYERS. WHICH IS COMPLETE BULLSHIT. SHOW THIS CHANNELS VIEWERS YOU HAVE THE BALLS TO DISCUSS THE GAME NOT THE DIVERSIONS. MY TEAM OF THE YEAR PLAYERS GO DEAD WHEN THE OPPONENT IS CHANGING THEIR NEUTRAL ZONE AND OFFENSE SETTINGS... TALK ABOUT THAT BULLSHIT