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Diversify Your Running Game
In this Madden 11 tip, we show you another run that is just as effective as the HB Off Tackle.
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46 Normal- Double Z
In this Madden 11 tip, we show you how to play lock down defense from the 46 Normal.
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Jets Offensive Guide Preview
This weekend, we released the Jets Offensive Guide. This is our largest eBook project to date, and y
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NYJ Offensive Guide
Get your offense tuned up for Madden 11 with this promotional launch offer!
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Madden 11- Ultimate Nano
In this Madden 11, tip Duke shows you a game changing defensive tactic.
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Gun Flip Trips- FL Drive
In this Madden 11 tip, we show you the ultimate money passing play that can beat the defense everywh
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Nickel Normal- Prowl Spy Man
In this Madden 11 tip, Duke shows how to create havoc from the hidden Prowl package.
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Madden 11 Combo Guide Sale
For a limited time, you can pick up our Madden 11 guides for 25 percent off!
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Madden 11- Defensive Video Playbook Guide
Need help on defense in Madden 11? Your in luck. Click here to get the killer defensive tips you nee
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Madden 11- Three Man Nano
Last week, Duke showed you how to bring the fastest nano in Madden history. This week, Duke shows yo
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Madden 11- Outside Heat
In this Madden 11 tip, Duke shows you some outside heat that you can mix in with your inside heat to
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Madden 11- Offensive Video Playbook Guide
TGL has released the first official Madden 11 Offensive Guide, and you can learn more about it in th
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Madden 11 Playbooks Revealed
TGL has all of the Madden 11 playbooks revealed here!
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Madden 11 Training Camp
The Madden 11 Training Camp Guide has been released. This guide contains all the dirty tricks to hel
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Exclusive Madden 11 Interview
Deloz sits down with Ian Cummings, the head man behind Madden 11, to discuss the Madden series.
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Madden 11: Running Game
Today, we take a look at the changes and improvements Madden 11 has made to the running game.
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Rating Madden 10
As we look forward to Madden 11, what would you rate Madden 10 looking back on this past year?
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Madden 11- Dime Run D
In this Madden 11 tip, we break down a very effective run defense that can lock up the Tight Flex Of
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Madden 11: Dollar DE Contain
In this Madden 11 tip, we add a maximum coverage defense into our Dollar scheme.
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Madden 11 Tip: 34 Under- Weak Blitz 3
In this Madden tip, we break down one of the most over looked defensive formations in Madden 10.
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Madden 11: Finally Some Competition?
With the rumor of EA losing the exclusive NFL license, we discuss how another potential football gam
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Madden 11 News: Locomotion= New Madden Thinking
Our staff breaks down the effect locomotion will have on Madden 11.
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Post Draft and Free Agency Madden Power Rankings
With the bulk of off season player movement over....we all have a pretty good idea of how our teams
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Overlooked Offensive Playbooks
This week, Zerowley takes an in depth look at the Eagles and Rams offensive playbooks.
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Improving Practice Mode
In this article, we took a look at how to improve Madden's practice mode.
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Pistol - TE Stick
TE Stick was one of my most used plays throughout Big City's Hall of Fame tournament. This play has
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Nickel Odd Split- Middle Blitz
In this Madden 10 tip, we show you how to setup a run blitz from the NYJ playbook.
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DT Nano Blitz
In this Madden tip, we take a look at how to create immediate pressure with your DT.
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Comparing Teams Real Life/Madden Needs
What do NFL teams need to improve in Madden and in real life? Read this article and find out!
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34 Stack- Cover 1
In this Madden 10 tip, we show you how to adjust your blitzing angles.
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Gun Split Slot- WR Corner
In this Madden 10 tip, we show you how to beat the press and destroy nanos!
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Gun Tight Flex- Falcon Cross
In this Madden 10 tip, we show how to put pressure on the defense with a quick money play setup.
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Shutdown's Pistol Secrets
In this Madden tip, Shutdown shows you his pistol secrets, including a tournament legal QB draw.
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Gun DBLS ON: Corner Strike
In this Madden 10 cheat, we teach you how to get a fool proof read on the defense before you even sn
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2010 Mock Draft
Today we take a stab at a 2010 mock draft based on NFL team needs.
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Gun Trips TE- Deep Fork
In this Madden 10 tip, we show you how to use protection schemes to negate defensive pressure.
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Defending the Flats Part 2
In this Madden tip, we show you another innovative way to lock up the flat abuse that plagues Madden
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Gun Snugs Flip: Bench Swap
In this Madden 10 tip, we break down one of the best money passing plays that allows us to attack th
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Mock Madden 10 Rookie Draft
Seven730Thirty makes a mock draft of the upcoming draft class based on Madden 10 gameplay.
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Biggest Issues with Madden 10
Zerowley is back to break down his biggest issues with Madden 10.
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MLG Returns as the Host of the Madden Challenge for the 2nd Consecutive Year
MLG has picked up Madden again for its 2010 pro gaming circuit.
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Gun Bunch WK: Mesh
In this Madden 10 tip, we show you how to attack blitzing defenses by attacking their weak spots.
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TENN Defensive Video Playbook Guide Preview
With the recent release of this incredible guide, here is a sample play. This play shows how to atta
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Gun Snugs- Circle
In this Madden tip, we break down how to get your RB involved in the passing game.
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Improving Madden's Realism
Zerowley gives some suggestions on how to improve the realism of Madden.
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Madden Strong Points
Deloz breaks down some of Madden's strong points.
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Top Madden Rookies
IYIassacre breaks down his top Madden rookies from this upcoming NFL draft class.
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3 Man Nano
In this Madden 10 tip, we break down how to create "A" gap pressure while only rushing three defende
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Gun Empty Steeler- Steeler Switch
In this Madden tip, we show you how to use delayed routes to your advantage.
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Gun Snugs Flip- HB Sweep
In this Madden 10 tip, we break down how to create big rushing lanes from Gun Snugs Flip.
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Madden 10: Bargain Bin Team
In this Madden 10 article, we take a look at some under the radar players.
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"How Modern Football Was Born"
Deloz schools you on the history of modern football.
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Madden Wish List 2011
Here are the top 10 items for the Madden 11 Wish list!
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Gun Snugs Flip- Stick
In this Madden tip, we show you how to attack all areas of the field in this money play!
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Goaline Defense Part 1
In this Madden 10 tip, we create heat from the "A" gap while containing the QB from both sides. than
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Goaline Defense Part 2
In this Madden tip, we create heat from both "C" gaps while only rushing 4 players! thanks to sgibs
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The NFL is a copycat league, and so is Madden
NFL teams copy each other on a day to day basis. Why should you not copy effective Madden tactics fr
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Who’s your Madden Ultimate Team?
With the recent edition of Ultimate Team to Madden 2010, I’ve decided to come up with the Ultimate M
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Interview with Problem
The greatest Madden player of all time and TML staff writer stops by fresh off his Madden national c
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X's and O's of Football
In order to improve your madden game, you must understand real football. Here are some tips on how t
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Lil Man Interview
Recently, The Madden lab got the opportunity to catch up with GTP’s Lil Man fresh off his MLG finals
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Madden 11: First Details
The first details for Madden 11 were released during halftime of this past weekend's super bowl. TML
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Double "A" Gap Heat
In this Madden tip, we break down how to get two defenders untouched through the "A" gap. The RB can
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34 Even- Trio Sky Zone Flipped
The Trio Sky Zone can be setup to give us solid coverage and fast heat at the same time.
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Why The Auto Drop Back is a Failed Useless Feature
The autodrop back feature in Madden prevents the user from controlling the QB for a few seconds.
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The Aftermath of Super Bowl XLIV
The Saints celebrate their first Super Bowl Victory.
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Defending The Flats
To defend the flats, you must prevent the QB from rolling out. This defense forces the QB to stay in
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Left Stick RC
The "left stick RC" is a manual catch tactic that can be used to obtain high jump animations that re
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Gun Bunch TE- HB Out
The Gun Bunch TE- HB Out play is great for attacking the middle of the field and the sidelines. We a
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Nickel 1-5-5 Cover 2 Sink
We like to use the Nickel 1-5-5 to confuse the offensive line. With this unique alignment, we can cr
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Gun Empty Steeler- WR Post Corner
This is a great play that allows us to attack the defense and win jump balls over the defenders with
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Route Combinations
Understanding how to effectively combine routes is the easiest way to beat zone coverage. The Snugs
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Nickel 1-5-5 Man Nano
We have showed various pressure schemes from this formation with zone coverage. This week, we break
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Delayed Blitzing
TML broke down the delayed blitzing concept in the 34 Predator eBook. We now have broken down a dela
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Iso Shake Concept
TML covered the NE playbook heavily at the beginning of the year. We took a break to focus on some o
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Dime Normal- SS Zone Blitz
The Dime formation is becoming increasingly popular, especially in tournament play. This week, TML b
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Dime Normal- Fox Fire Zone
The Dime formation is becoming increasingly popular, especially in tournament play. This week, TML b
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Dime Normal- WK Overload 3
The Dime formation is becoming increasingly popular, especially in tournament play. This week, TML b
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Zone Coverage BNR
It is widely believed that you can only bump and run from a flat zone. At MLG Orlando, TML saw many
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Split Slot Passing Game
In the last update, Shutdown broke down how to run effectively from this formation. This week, Shutd
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Split Slot Running Game
Highly effective run plays are in high demand for Madden 10. This week Shutdown breaks down a highly
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Ace Snugs Flip Part 2
Over the next few updates, TML will be showcasing the offensive scheme Shutdown used with great succ
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Ace Snugs Flip Part 1
Over the next few updates, TML will be showcasing the offensive scheme Shutdown used with great succ
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Uncovering Hidden Gems In Your Playbook
Often times there are hidden gems in your playbook that you are unaware of. This week, TML teaches y
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Countering Defensive Pressure
Since Patch 2, you can no longer cancel PA's to gain immediate control of the QB. This week, TML sho
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34 Predator Video Playbook Guide Preview
Tonight, TML released the 34 Predator Video Playbook Guide. Here is a preview of the guide that show
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Nickel Odd Split- Monster 3
The Nickel Odd Split is one of the new defensive formations in Madden 10. TML loves this formation b
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Wildcat Breakdown: Countering Pressure Defenses
This week, TML shows you how to counter pressure defenses from the Wildcat formation.This trick will
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43 Over- Smoke Mid Zone
The Smoke Mid Zone is one of the better defensive plays in all of Madden 10. There are countless way
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Gun Bunch TE Part 3
The Gun Bunch TE is one of the best passing formations in Madden 10. So far this year, this formatio
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Gun Bunch TE Part 2
The Gun Bunch TE is one of the best passing formations in Madden 10. So far this year, this formatio
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Gun Bunch TE Part 1
The Gun Bunch TE is one of the best passing formations in Madden 10. So far this year, this formatio
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Creating Defensive Alignment Problems
This week TML wants to show you how to create mismatches when you are on the offensive side of the b
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Turbo Blitzing From the Edge
Turbo blitzing is a defensive tactic that can take your defense to the next level. This week, TML ta
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Nickel Normal- SS Zone Blitz
This is one of the hottest nanos out right now. We can bring intense heat with minimal rushers, and
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Quarters 3 Deep- Cov 3 Contain
This play is a great all out coverage defense. This defense forces the offense into mistakes and can
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Quarters 3 Deep- 3 Deep Blitz
I love using this play to bring heat out of this formation. This formation is great for playing all
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Quarters 3 Deep- 3 Deep Press
Here is another maximum coverage defense from the Quarters 3 Deep Formation.
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The Sideline Rocket Catch
As the year has progressed, the rocket catch has become a bigger and bigger offensive weapon. This w
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Far Tight Twins- Slant Hook
This is one of the most unique passing plays in the game. I love this play because it provides me wi
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34 Under- MLB Blitz Flipped
The flats are one of the toughest areas of the field to defend in Madden 10. This week, we bring you
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46 Normal- Fire Zone Press
The Off Tackle running play from a select few formations is the toughest running play to stop this y
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Far Tight Twins- X Spot
The Far Tight Twins is one of the most effective formations in Madden 10. With the unique ability to
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Nickel Normal- Nickel Fire Flipped
The Nickel Normal formation brings some of the best heat in the game. The bes part about this is tha
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4-4 Split- Monster Green
The 4-4 Split is a new defensive formation that was added to Madden 10. This formation can really br
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Nickel 1-5-5: SS Zone Blitz
The Nickel 1-5-5 is arguably the best defensive formation in Madden 10. This play is one of the reas
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Gun Snugs Flip: PA Eagle Seam
This is one of the most unique plays in the game because of the dual delayed routes the slot WR's ru
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Nickel 1-5-5: Inside Zone Blitz
This is quite possibly the best nano in the game. This blitz is extremely quick to setup, the covera
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Gun Empty Y Saints- Saints Drags
This is one of the deadliest offensive formations in the game. Let's take a page out of the Saints b
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Strong I Close Breakdown Part 3
This week, we conclude our look at the Strong I Close formation with another highly effective passin
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34 Stack- Weak Flat 3
This week, we take a look at how to bring heat from different angles from the 34 Stack formation. Wh
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Strong I Close Breakdown Part 3
When you deal with passing under center, the first thing you need to look at is how to beat nano bli
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Strong I Close Breakdown Part 2
In this segment, I want to take a look at the other dominant running play from this formation. Mixin
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34 Stack- Hog Buck 3
The 34 Stack is easily one of the best defenses for bring heat in Madden 10. This defense allows us
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Strong Close Formation Breakdown Part 1
This is one of the best formations in the game because it contains two of the most dominant run play
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34 Over - Sting Pinch Zone Run Defense
We have already broken down how to turn this play into a deadly nano blitz, now I want to show how t
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Gun Split Cowboy - Slot Seam
This is one of my favorite passing plays in the entire game. It has routes that kill nanos, zone, an
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3-4 Normal - 2 Deep MLB Spy
This is a great blitz to bring pressure up the A Gap while still having outstanding coverage all ove
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Nickel 1-5-5 - Cover 3
Nanos are a must for any defense, however you need to have maximum coverage defenses as well. This i
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RB Slant Routes
RB slant routes were extremely effective this year before the recent patch EA put out. They now are
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Nickel Odd Split- 3 Deep Switch (flipped)
This week, we bring to you another screaming nano from the Nickel Odd Split. This time we use a zone
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46 Bear - Sam Snake
This week, I wanted to give you guys another nano blitz, as well as a way to change up your defensiv
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Goaline Scheme
Believe it or not, there has been a very effective goaline scheme being run by many high level tourn
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Nickel Odd Split - Thunder Green
Here is a blitz that was very effective for me (Shutdown) all weekend in Dallas for the very first M
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Gun Tight Flex- WR Corners
Want to stop the defense from using bump and run on you? What better way to stop the defense from us
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The Rocket Catch
Contrary to popular belief, the rocket catch is alive and well on both the PS3 and 360 this year. Yo
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QB Draw/Pass
One of the hottest tactics this weekend at MLG Dallas with the QB Draw/Pass. Tonight, TML shows you
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Quarters 3 Deep - 3 Deep Blitz
Believe it or not, this is an amazing run defense. This defense gets amazing penetration against the
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Gun Bunch WK - PA Slot Post
You guys wanted a game changer, here is a game changer. This play contains routes that cannot be sto
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46 Bear - Buzz Weak
Here is another sick nano. This play gets great pressure while rushing only five players. Be on the
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Gun Split Slot: 689 Hook
2 back is going to be one of the most popular offenses this year and here is one of the reasons why.
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34 Over - DBL Bracket X
Earlier in the week, I showed my Sting Pinch Zone heat. Today, I wanted to give out another one of m
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The Art of the User Catch
A good user catch is the single most important thing one can have in their arsenal. JJ Sticks shows
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3-4 Over- Sting Pinch Zone
I have already found nasty heat on Madden 10. This is a straight up legit nano. I am currently putti
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Gun Split Offset - HB Direct Snap
The first Lab update will be this coming weekend, but we wanted to drop a couple early tips on you t
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Gun Empty Y Flex - Y Shake
Man coverage is much improved in Madden 10. In fact, the DB's seem to break and make cuts on the rou
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Hidden Gems in Your Playbook
One of the most often over looked thing about choosing a playbook is the different hidden formations
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Gun Bunch WK - FL Clearout In
Everyone is always asking for plays to flood zone defenses deep. In my opinion, this is one of the b
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Goal Line - 3 Deep Under
This week I want to show one of the Horseman's best defenses to stop the I Form Twin TE in its track
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Gun Empty Trips Open - Shallow Cross
Dynasty returns with one of his favorite plays from his New England scheme. Watch out as he turns th
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Quarters 3 Deep - Run Defense
That’s right, we said run defense! Dynasty shows us a defense that is balanced enough to utilize aga
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46 Bear - Wall Slide
This is one of my favorite defenses to slow down the famous I Form-Twin TE run game in Madden 2009.
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Shotgun Gun Spread Left On - Cross
Last week, I showed one of my favorite Gun plays and way to get the RB involved. This week I want to
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The Delayed Bump
EMB was hitting The Lab hard before Player’s Bowl when Kornstar and Brusk stumbled upon a real gem.
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Shotgun Trips TE - HB Swing
Now that most everyone knows how to rocket catch curls, outs, slants, etc all day on offense, the de
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Nickel Strong – FS Snake Blitz 3
Dan “Truth” Brown makes his lab debut this week with a sure fire blitz out of Nickel Strong. Nickel
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Shotgun Trips TE - TE Corner
Trips TE is one of the better Shotgun formations from RNG, and this is one its better plays. Let
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Nickel Normal - Nickel Fire
Gares drops by the lab this week for a special contribution of a fire nano used at Player
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Shotgun Trips TE- Trips Attack
Everyone has been running this play since last year because of the skinny post. However, I know ever
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Goaline - 3 Deep Under
This goaline defense has been sweeping through the underground Madden scene lately. When you think o
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Shotgun Bunch TE - Inside Cross
Kornstar is back in The Lab this week with one of his favorite plays from the Indianapolis playbook.
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Nickel Strong - DBL X Bracket
A short while ago, TML released the deadly Nickel Strong heat that has changed the game. However, we
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Gun Spread Y-Flex - Verticals
Recently there has been some talk on the boards about the PHI playbook. Shutdown decided to expose a
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Quarters Normal - Zone Blitz
This defense was in heavy rotation in last week's KOTC tournament. Since then, there has been much t
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Gun Empty Y-Flex - Drag Combo
Madden Challenge Champion “Dynasty” checks back in with us this week. This time he drops us a highly
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4-3 Over - Smoke Mid Zone
For my 1st tip into TML this week I would like to go into a play that a lot of top ballers use but t
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Gun Bunch TE- Deep Flood
This play is exactly as it sounds, a efficient deep flood of the defense. TML likes to add a little
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Nickel Normal- 9 Velcro
We have been putting a ton of blitzes from the Nickel Normal formation in the lab lately. Now, we ne
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Gun Doubles- Drag Under
We have been putting a good bit of plays in the lab lately from this formation. This play in particu
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Disguising WR Screens
Unfortunately, many of the better passing formations in the game do not have a WR screen play. I am
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Nickel Strong- Strong Man
The Nickel Strong is becoming increasingly popular as the Madden season moves along. This play in pa
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Shotgun 4 WR- Slot Outside
This is one of the better and more unique plays from the Shotgun sets this year. I like this play to
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Nickel Strong- CB Dogs Zone
Lately, I spent the majority of my time labbing strictly defense. I have grown to like the various N
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Full House Weak- Double Cross
The run game was the most dominating theme in the Madden Challenge Finals. However, everyone needed
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Nickel Normal- SS Zone Blitz
This week we are giving you yet another hot defense from the Nickel Normal formation. This play has
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I Form Twin TE- HB Lead Dive
The HB Lead Dive is a very good running play to add into the very popular I Form Twin TE scheme. I a
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Nickle Normal- Buck Slant 3
I am putting the best two blitzes in Madden 09 in the lab this week. In a year in which most people
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Gun Doubles- WR Drag
Recently in the lab, we have been breaking down the SF/DET playbooks by formation. We still have one
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Does Using Slide Protection On Runs Really Work?
One of the biggest debates in the madden world this year is whether or not using slide protection on
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Gun Snugs- Jets Switch
The NYJ playbook is another one of the better playbooks in the game that gets overlooked by most bal
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Recovering Onside Kicks
Last year, there were way too many onside kicks that were basically 99 percent effective. There are
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46 Normal- Cover 4
Most people look at the 46 formation as a formation that is designed to bring heat. While the 46 doe
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Dollar Normal: WK Eagle Slant 3
This is one of the better nano blitzes in the game this year. A big plus with this blitz is that it
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Supercharging a HB Screen
Running a HB screen the default way does not work the right way. It takes way too long to develop, p
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Dime Normal - Strike 2 Deep
Dime Strike 2 Deep was one of the single most popular defenses last year. Unfortunately, EA caught o
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Singleback Normal - FL Z Clearout
This week I wanted to give you a play that is only in the Run Balanced playbook. The best part of th
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Gun Trips Open- Deep Attack
The Gun Trips Open is another very over looked formation in Madden 09. However, I have found great s
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Curl Route Defense
It seems like everyone now knows how to rocket catch curl routes. People have been abusing this rout
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Gun Flanker Close- Stick
The Gun Flanker Close is one of the best formations in Madden 09. It has been highly overlooked beca
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Drastically Improve Your Run Defense
As we have said in the lab before, you must have great run defense in order to get stops in Madden 0
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Shotgun 4 WR- HB Option
Two weeks ago I gave you one of my money passing plays I used to move the ball against everyone I pl
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Nickel 335- Monster Blitz
The Nickel 335 formation has become my "rocket catch defense." The reason why is it provides some so
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Rifle Y-Trips: WR Screen
This is the toughest screen play in the game. Screens are extremely effective in Madden 09, but this
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43 Over- Zone Blitz
I have been running the 43 Over as one of my main pass defenses ever since Madden came out. The Spy
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Levels
One of the new passing concepts EA added this year is the "Levels" concept. This concept is found in
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One Man Nano Blitz
My pass defense this weekend was great. I really did not give up any passing yardage strictly becaus
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Run Defense
Run defense this year is a must. This is one of the best run defenses in Madden 09. This defense wil
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SG Trips TE- WR Short Post
This was one of my money passing plays this weekend. Going into this weekend, I switched to the Cowb
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46 Bear- Wall Slide
Anyone who has bought the defensive ebook knows that the 46 bear formation can bring some serious he
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Gun Snugs Flip- PA X Clown
Not only is this play extremely deadly as it contains a route that can be a one play touchdown, and
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43 Over- Spy 3 Blitz
This heat is designed to come up the B Gap from the LOLB. At times, the LDE will come off the edge f
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Singleback Twin TE WR: WR Screen
Here is a play I used often in the Dallas MC to gain important 3rd downs. A package in this formatio
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Make All Of Your WR's WIDE OPEN
This tactic is absolutely unbelievable. You can make all of your WR's uncovered against man or zone
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Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR- RB Circles
This play maybe the single toughest play in the game to stop. It absolutely shreds both man and zone
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I Form Tight- Z Slant
This play is a very nice play that I first saw BTEP run. This play contains a glitch that will get y
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Far Tight Twins- Mesh
The Far Tight Twins is a very tough formation to defend this year. This formation is only found in t
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Lead Passing VS. Precision Passing
There have been many questions from many people about what exactly the difference is between lead pa
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Near Pro- Two Play Combo
The Near Pro has two of the toughest plays in the game to stop. The best part is that they work perf
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FB Dive Glitch
There has been a lot of controversy regarding the FB Dive Glitch that became famous at these weekend
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Gun Bunch WK: Verticals
At the challenge this weekend, everyone kept wondering about my "glitch routes." I had guys open all
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Triggering the SPC Catch
Two weeks ago, Shutdown and TML provided you with the first world exclusive CPU SPC catch route. Thi
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Advanced Rocket Catching
This week TML wants to show you some advanced tactics and routes you can use our rocket catching tip
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Reading the Defense
I have gotten a lot of questions about the best ways to read the defense pre-snap this year. I have
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3-4 Over- Sting Pinch Zone Flipped
A Gap is extremely hard to find on Madden 09. The offensive line is much smarter to begin with this
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Gun Bunch TE- PA Boot Over
This play has become my version of "Cross Punch" from Madden 08. It is my go-to play once I get insi
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46 Normal- Zone Blitz
With how difficult A Gap heat is to find, with the exception of the A Gap heat already in the lab of
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Singleback Bunch Swap - Stick
Several people consider the Madden 2009 game to have made giant steps to getting the "ps2/xbox" feel
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46 Normal - Bringing A Gap Heat
With this tip, we are going to show you how to get instant A-gap heat from the 46 Normal formation.
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Deep Ball Glitch
The deep ball was thought to be not a factor on Madden 09. TML has found a deep ball glitch that you
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WR Direct Snap Glitch
Yes, there is a huge glitch in Madden 09. This glitch is extremely deadly and almost impossible to s
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3-4 Solid- Trio Sky Zone
With Slide Protection being added into Madden 09, finding good heat is going to be much different. F
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I Form Normal- Power O/FB Dive Run Combo
EA has added several new running plays into Madden 09 and some are quite effective. One of them in p
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SB Doubles Close- Corner Cross Flipped
Corner routes are out of control on Madden 09 due to two main factors. One is the pass lead from Mad
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(Madden 09) The Rocket Catch
In Madden 09, the strafe button is no longer on offense. However, you can still get the rocket catch
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(NCAA 09) 3-4 Under- Weak Blitz 3 Flipped
This week, TML brings you yet another nano for NCAA 09. This week, the blitz comes from the 34 PB. P
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(NCAA 09) 3-3-5 Stack- Storm Red
Creating A Gap heat is very difficult on NCAA. Not to mention, if you happen to find an effective A
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(NCAA) 3-3-5 Stack- Double Outside
The return of "fag d" aka eleven man coverage has made a huge impact so far on NCAA 09. These defens
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(360/PS3) Nickel 245 - Ray Smoke
Here you see another breakdown from the Nickel 245. This formation is often overlooked by many gamer
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(NCAA 09) Nickel 2-4-5 - Cover 3
One of the most annoying things about the college football series the past few years is the dominati
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(360/PS3) Developing Protection Schemes Part 1
With the constant use of nanos on the defensive side of the ball, having solid protection scheme are
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(Xbox/PS2) SB Bunch Swap- Spacing Switch
The SEA playbook has some of the best motioned quick passes in the game. Earlier this year, we broke
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(360/PS3) Countering Heavy Blitzes
Recently, many people have turned to running heavy blitzes on defense. Not only are people bringing
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(Xbox/PS2) SB Twin TE WR- WR Option
The SB Twin TE WR formation in the Tampa Bay PB has some very hidden gems packed into it. One of the
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(360/PS3) Nickel 1-5-5 Cover 1
A lot of people have been requesting to see some writeups on the Nickel 1-5-5. This formation can ca
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(Xbox/PS2) 43 Normal- 2 Deep Gap Shoot
This defense is a very unique defense that is only found in the Cover 2 playbook. With that said, it
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(360/PS3) Shotgun Trio- Z Option
A while back, I gave out one of my setups to this play. This week, I want to reveal my other setup w
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(Xbox/PS2) 3-4 Solid- 2 Man Under
Dagoods and CP3 have both sent me some 34 Solid heat over the past two weeks. I have labbed both and
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(360/PS3) Double A Gap Heat
TML has found a very unique blitz which sends both your DE and LB up the A Gap! This blitz is sick a
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(Xbox/PS2) How to Bump Unbumpable Routes Part 1
There are certain routes in the game known as unbumpable routes. These routes cannot be jammed... or
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(360/PS3) Using the Strong I Twin TE To Create Mismatches
The Strong I Twin TE can be used very effectively to create mismatches in both the running and passi
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(Xbox/PS2) TEN Playbook: SG Trips TE Breakdown
A lot of people seem to be over looking the SG formations on current gen. Everyone knows that they d
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(360/PS3) 3-4 Stack OLB Fire Man FLIPPED
The 34 Stack formation is very unique when you flip the formation. When you flip the formation, many
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(Xbox/PS2) Weak-I Normal - TE Fade
The Oakland playbook is one of the best books in the game. It has very simple yet deadly plays. We h
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(360/PS3) 3-4 Solid- Cover 2 Sink
The 3-4 Solid formation is one of the best at the game in bringing all sorts of different blitz setu
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(Xbox/PS2) I Form 3 WR- WR Option
Here is another play from my scheme in the I Tight Twins from the BAL PB. This play contains a lot o
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(360/PS3) I Form Big- Short Slants
Keeping with the theme of the mobile QB being so effective late this year, I will continue to show m
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(Xbox/PS2) SB 4 WR Spread- Quick Slants
The SB Tight Doubles has some of the best quick passes in the game. However, for your game to keep a
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(360/PS3) SG 2 RB Flex- PA TE Cross Part 2
We like this play because it contains a couple unique routes that are not found in many plays. Anoth
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(Xbox/PS2) WASH SB Trips Bunch Part 4
The SB Trips Bunch is one of the best formations in Madden. TML has put together a FULL 5 part serie
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(360/PS3) 46 Bear- Buzz Weak Part 2
This defense was running wild at the Ultimate Player's Bowl. Although we have already shown how to b
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(Xbox/PS2) NE SB Big- Killer Unbumpable Route
This weekend, one of the top ps2 ballers in the game sent me one of the best tips I have seen so far
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(360/PS3) Player's Bowl Report- Defense
The Dime Strike 2 Deep defense was on full display at Player's Bowl this weekend. This defense gave
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(Xbox/PS2) Breaking down Singleback Tight Flex Pt. 4
We've already showed you the basics of the SB Tight Flex formation, now it's time to really step it
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(360/PS3) 3-4 Solid - Trio Sky Zone
TML has given you a lot of middle and combo (middle and outside) heat from this formation. This week
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(Xbox/PS2) SB Bunch TE Secrets Part 2
Last week, we revealed the deadly first secret this formation has... this week we continue to bring
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(360/PS3) Full House Tight Part 2 - Integrating the Passing Game
Being able to run any set well requires you to be able to mess the run and pass together to keep the
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(Xbox/PS2) Nickel 335- 3 Man Under
This has been one of the best defenses in current gen for the past few years, and this year is no di
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(360/PS3) Freezing The DB on the #1 WR
Imagine being able to make the DB's pause for a couple seconds after the ball is snapped giving your
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(Xbox/PS2) Tampa Bay Compression Series
This week we want to continue in our journey through the Tampa Bay playbook. Last week, we took a lo
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(360/PS3) Perfectly Timing the Snap On Defense
Thaboyz give me a very nice tip that can be used on defense. This tip not only allows us to to perfe
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(Xbox/PS2) Shotgun-Trips TE: Slot Attack
With this play, we are going to show you how to add an effective unbumpable in the Shotgun formation
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(360/PS3) 46 Bear- 3 Deep Blitz
The 46 bear can bring a lot of heat while mixing up the looks we give to the offense. One of my favo
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(Xbox/PS2) RJ's 34 Normal Scheme
RJ is back in the lab this time on the current gen madden. RJ was a big fan of the 34 schemes last y
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(360/PS3) Cross Punch - Strafe Catch Special
A lot of people have been asking how to strafe catch the motioned "cross punch" route from the Shotg
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(Xbox/PS2) TB SB Tight - Two Play Combo
Dagoods and I have labbed the SB tight from the Tampa playbook a lot. He gave me one play that works
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(360/PS3) Shotgun Tight - HB Option
Shotgun tight is one of the best formations in the game to get the one handed catch animations. The
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(360/PS3) Hike-Sack Nano
In a late night lab session, I found the best blitz in the game bar none! It is really not even clos
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(Xbox/PS2) Nickel 245- DE Contain
Last week I showed a setup from the 245 2 Man Under. This week I want to give you a setup from the D
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(360/PS3) SG Trips TE- Trips Attack Variation
One of the biggest requests I have seen on here is for a play that can be used like the SG Trio- Cro
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(Xbox/PS2) Pump Fake Glitch
The pump fake glitch invented by RJ has been the most hyped madden tactic ever, but never released u
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