The Dreaded Running Game
Running Inside
Introduction to the Running Game Madden 2005 puts a big emphasis on defense. This makes the running game very very hard. The only way you will be able to maintain a good, solid running game is by mastering the controls. The juke, spin, stiff arm, and shoulder charge are all great skills to get the hang of. **Note: The shoulder charge has taken over the hurdle button. The hurdle will now be done automatically by the computer. Running Inside Running outside against the newly pumped defenses is super hard, so mastering the inside run is very important. You can increase your inside running by checking out the ratings of your offensive linemen and the opposing teams defensive linemen. Look for mismatches and hit the whole often. Having a successful run established up the middle will open up the outside run as well as the passing game. I-Form Big HB Lead This play is used mostly for short yardage situations... DO NOT USE IN LONG YARDAGE SITUATIONS! This is designed to get those 3rd and 3's and so on. A very strong offensive line and a diesel fullback will be necessary to run this play successfully. Hit the right hole between the center and guard and you will be able to pick up somewhere around 5 yards. Strong Normal Tactics Strong Normal Off Tackle This is a very effective play and will almost always deliver a decent gain. Follow the fullback and ease off on the sprint until the right time and you could break it long. I, personally, have broken many 50+ yard runs using this play and I would recommend it to anyone. The key is to follow the FB without using the sprint button. Hope that the WR, RT, TE and the FB all pick up their blocks and you should be gone. (WR blocks CB, RT blocks LE, TE blocks the LOLB and the FB should take out the Safety) If the hole does not open up the Juke button comes in handy in order to break it to the outside. Strong Normal Split Belly In this play the FB blocks to the weak side so you'll be running "naked" practically. You'll be running between the center and the guard and depending on the play of the lb's you could pick up some decent yardage. This play could be dependent upon the moves you use to fake out the defenders. More coming soon, page still in progress...