FOLLOW GAMEPLAN
Do not abandone your gameplan early, even if you do fall behind. If you have
a gameplan, stick with it till at least the end of the 1st half
MONEY PLAYS KILL
Money plays kill not only your opponent, but you as well. If you are playing
a good baller, he will eventually pick up on your abuse of a single play.
In other words, dont go to the well too often.
2 MINUTE DRILL
Practice the 2 minute Drill playing the computer. In
league play it is crucial you know how to handle your own in this type of
situation
AUDIBLES
2k3 is probably the most advanced in this category. If you know how to use
them right, audibles will at least increase your win total by 50%
Defensive Scheme:
SIMPLE IS GOOD
Keep it simple on defense. Often times ballers go about
just randomly picking a play not knowing what in the world it actually does.
In my opinion sticking with a single formation from downs 1 to 2 generally
works. I typically stick with one formation 80% of the game. Always keep in
mind however the type of situation. If it is 3rd and 20 and you run the goaline
(oh so popular in NFL2k3) be smart and pick from the Dime or Nickel package.
MEMORY
It is crucial that you dont forget how, or why you got
burnt on a particular play. If a guy can run the same play 4 or 5 times and
still have it as successful as it was when it was ran the first, is inexcusable.
Be an elephant, and never forget!
REPLAY
This sort of ties in with the memory tip. To better see how your D got broken
down, by all means take a peek at the play once more to figure out what went
wrong. This will help you better defend that same play later on in the game.
Quick Notes:
HAVE CLASS
Win in good fashion. Never ever rub in a victory you have over another player.
Unless, they were being a complete jerk or had some booty chatter to say
prior their defeat.
LOSS = WIN?
Whenever you lose, turn it into a winning expierence.
Learn from you mistakes and vow that the next time you and your opponent play
again, the outcome will not be the same.
EXCUSES ARE FOR BUMS
Never make excuses. Nothing erks me more than when ballers blame the game
for a loss. Hell, every gamer is subject to lag, suspect AI, or what have
you. Just suck it up and be a man. If you would have been on top of your game,
you wouldn't need excuses.
