Punt return advice?

[Josiphos]

I think I've returned one punt for a TD ever, and that was on rookie.

On all pro, it seems like no matter what I call, the computer guys run run down the field like a solid wall and crush me. My guys don't even block.

I've had a little better returns actually using punt block. Not that I ever block the kick, but that play actually makes the computer guys hold up a half second.

So I get a 10 yard return, instead of 5.

Anyone have advice? I can juke one guy and get my 5 yards instead of -1, but then the other 9 guys (and the punter too it seems) blow me up.

[2_headedmonster]

fair catch....

the reward vs the risk of a hitstick or strip induced fumble isnt worth it considering the poor blocking.

[Sheba2011]

Quote: Originally Posted by Josiphos

I think I've returned one punt for a TD ever, and that was on rookie. On all pro, it seems like no matter what I call, the computer guys run run down the field like a solid wall and crush me. My guys don't even block. I've had a little better returns actually using punt block. Not that I ever block the kick, but that play actually makes the computer guys hold up a half second. So I get a 10 yard return, instead of 5. Anyone have advice? I can juke one guy and get my 5 yards instead of -1, but then the other 9 guys (and the punter too it seems) blow me up.

For kick returns I wait for some holes to set up before pressing the sprint button and follow my blockers. For punt returns I spin/juke the first few defenders and pick a sideline, sometimes the blocks will be there and I can break one for a TD, othertimes I end up with a 20-30yd gain.

[no1xdraftpck]

Sometimes right as I catch it I use the LT animation and it sort of freezes the D for a second. Read the holes from there. Not a ton of success and the fair catch option is always the safer bet!

[Dj_MyTime]

Quote: Originally Posted by Josiphos

I think I've returned one punt for a TD ever, and that was on rookie. On all pro, it seems like no matter what I call, the computer guys run run down the field like a solid wall and crush me. My guys don't even block. I've had a little better returns actually using punt block. Not that I ever block the kick, but that play actually makes the computer guys hold up a half second. So I get a 10 yard return, instead of 5. Anyone have advice? I can juke one guy and get my 5 yards instead of -1, but then the other 9 guys (and the punter too it seems) blow me up.

Choose return left or return right as opposite of the hash mark the punter is punting from. Return middle's blocking is TERRIBLE, at least when you set the blocking up this way you know the direction and should have a few decent blocks if you can make the first guy miss.

Also if you use sliders raising run blocking helps a lot.

[ODogg]

I've only returned two this year and Both times I was really drunk, I think that's the key to it


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[Josiphos]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2_headedmonster

fair catch.... the reward vs the risk of a hitstick or strip induced fumble isnt worth it considering the poor blocking.

This is a noob question...but which is the fair catch button?


And thanks for the other advice guys. Gonna use left/right return from now on. Try and juke 1-2, get what I can.

[showstoppert61]

Quote: Originally Posted by Josiphos

This is a noob question...but which is the fair catch button? And thanks for the other advice guys. Gonna use left/right return from now on. Try and juke 1-2, get what I can.

You have to click on to the returner and press the triangle on PS4 or Y on XBOX.