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iJumpshot23x · 08-03-2011, 11:14 PM

When i run the ball it seems like some of my lineman just release their blocks... i just did a stretch play and when i hit the outside, literally the second i bounced it out, EVERY defender shed their blocks and came after me untouched...

I have noticed this on successful run plays as well, i just happen to get past the unblocked defender. It doesn't happen to every player on every play but it's something i've begun to notice more frequently

Anybody else notice it?

DMil55 · 08-03-2011, 11:35 PM

Yeah ive noticed the same thing, happens pretty frequently

ClearTheBong · 08-03-2011, 11:44 PM

I have noticed it as well, but for me it seems to happen as soon as I lay on to the speed burst. Almost like they are penalizing you for using the burst at the wrong time.

iJumpshot23x · 08-03-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ClearTheBong


	I have noticed it as well, but for me it seems to happen as soon as I lay on to the speed burst. Almost like they are penalizing you for using the burst at the wrong time.

Exactly! And with auto-sprint on it feels like whenever i change direction they break from their blocks...

jagsfan82 · 08-03-2011, 11:50 PM

I am having similar problems as well, but I just lowered the speed threshold so I have a chance to get by them.

nancek00 · 08-03-2011, 11:54 PM

I agree about the sprint button, on offense and defense they are trying to break us out of the habit of always holding it down, I'm not sure I've noticed it tied directly to blocking but I will watch it from now on.

WipeOut464 · 08-04-2011, 12:04 AM

I think EA changed up containment "stickiness" by DEs & OLBs to prevent online cheesing with QBs immediately/needlessly sprinting outside the pocket.

The real solution here would be to have scoop blocking. If your linemen would actually position themselves appropriately with their blocking, this problem would vanish. And it'd instantly increase the effectiveness of rollout passes, toss sweeps, option passes, stretches, etc.

iJumpshot23x · 08-04-2011, 12:17 AM

It just happened again... i ran a power option out of the pistol formation.

The very second i hit the pitch button, 3 blockers hit the ground, 2 are blindly running no where, and by the time my running back catches the ball, i have one blocker on the OPPOSITE side of the field still engaged in a block. I am tackled 5 yards in the backfield shortly after receiving the pitch. One player is blocking a single defender... That's it..

08-03-2011, 11:14 PM	#1
iJumpshot23x Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2010	I noticed something in the running game... When i run the ball it seems like some of my lineman just release their blocks... i just did a stretch play and when i hit the outside, literally the second i bounced it out, EVERY defender shed their blocks and came after me untouched... I have noticed this on successful run plays as well, i just happen to get past the unblocked defender. It doesn't happen to every player on every play but it's something i've begun to notice more frequently Anybody else notice it?

08-03-2011, 11:35 PM	#2
DMil55 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Hood, Texas	Re: I noticed something in the running game... Yeah ive noticed the same thing, happens pretty frequently __________________ Oregon Ducks Portland Trailblazers Dallas Cowboys New York Yankees " WIN THE DAY "

08-03-2011, 11:44 PM	#3
ClearTheBong Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana	Re: I noticed something in the running game... I have noticed it as well, but for me it seems to happen as soon as I lay on to the speed burst. Almost like they are penalizing you for using the burst at the wrong time. NEOPARADIGM likes this.

08-03-2011, 11:50 PM	#5
jagsfan82 Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Feb 2005	Re: I noticed something in the running game... I am having similar problems as well, but I just lowered the speed threshold so I have a chance to get by them. Kid FSU likes this.

08-03-2011, 11:54 PM	#6
nancek00 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: I noticed something in the running game... I agree about the sprint button, on offense and defense they are trying to break us out of the habit of always holding it down, I'm not sure I've noticed it tied directly to blocking but I will watch it from now on. __________________ EASHL Club Record in Beautiful Widget! https://market.android.com/details?i...s.eashl.widget Check out my In-Game updates on this twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/SportsTextDroid Madden 12 Stats right on my phone!

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08-04-2011, 12:04 AM	#7
WipeOut464 Rookie OVR: 11 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Coast to Coast	Re: I noticed something in the running game... I think EA changed up containment "stickiness" by DEs & OLBs to prevent online cheesing with QBs immediately/needlessly sprinting outside the pocket. The real solution here would be to have scoop blocking. If your linemen would actually position themselves appropriately with their blocking, this problem would vanish. And it'd instantly increase the effectiveness of rollout passes, toss sweeps, option passes, stretches, etc. __________________ GAMEPLAY ABOVE ALL Tendencies - Weight & Momentum - Line Play NCAA: Georgia NFL: San Francisco MLB: ZZZzzzzzz... *-Reading List-* Smart Football Brophy Football EverydayShouldBeSaturday

08-04-2011, 12:17 AM	#8
iJumpshot23x Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: I noticed something in the running game... It just happened again... i ran a power option out of the pistol formation. The very second i hit the pitch button, 3 blockers hit the ground, 2 are blindly running no where, and by the time my running back catches the ball, i have one blocker on the OPPOSITE side of the field still engaged in a block. I am tackled 5 yards in the backfield shortly after receiving the pitch. One player is blocking a single defender... That's it..

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