Madden NFL 10 Blog: Blocking Improvements Part 2 - The Run Game

[da bucs gm]

I didn't see any double team blocks

[billyboy316]

Oh thank you times a million. I have always been a run first type player but last year was based off chance. I loved the clip of #77 taking the Dallas defender right out of the hole it was lovely.

Now building a great line will actually mean something. I love it!!

[rudyjuly2]

I wish I could SEE the blog. I'm at work (Canadians had last Monday off) and I'll have to wait until I get home. I'd still like to know how this applies to NCAA 10 as well.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

The blog seems to primarily be from the perspective of the offensive side as well, so it's a little hard to understand how the defense can handle the run, or if the DLine calls (now that I know they can be made) have an effect on the gap that the running is running towards.

This is true and they are running base line stunts. But even then, I would hope some guys would be able to stand the point of attack. But this is good for showcasing the offensive side. Now I want to know if in video 1 if I called a line crash towards where Portis is running, what will my Dline do and what will the Oline do? If they end up getting blocked the same way then we are gonna have a huge problem.

[LBzrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by da bucs gm

I didn't see any double team blocks

They are in the game though. Might not be as pronounced as you'd like but they are in there.

[adembroski]

Quote: Originally Posted by NOBLE

Will this be in NCAA 10?

Quote: Originally Posted by J-Unit40

Outstanding. I love how the Madden team is really making improvements in the blocking and tackling department. Great work Ian! Oh, and will this run blocking be in NCAA as well? (I just had to ask. ) Edit: Look like NOBLE asked the same question.

+2

[da bucs gm]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

They are in the game though. Might not be as pronounced as you'd like but they are in there.

ok cool as long as they're there I'm happy. Now it's a great blog for me

[rckinAPhilliezhat]

Quote: Originally Posted by rgiles36

Good read. Was hoping to see something about push-the-pile animations returning or any kind of interaction animations between RBs and his blockers. Perhaps not feasible for this year, but maybe just add some evasive or "squeeze through" animations that trigger automatically when the RB hits a wall of blockers/defenders a la the 2K games.

I was hoping for this too...also more leaning when players switch directions..The blocking looks great..but the running animations need some real help.