Post by smatheny on Sept 24, 2011 18:37:59 GMT -5
VIII. Playing Rules - Defense
Play Calling[/u]- On offense, you are required to mix up your play calling. However, on defense, many teams in the NFL use a base defense (example Cover 2) that they play the majority of the time. Therefore, you are NOT required to pick a new defensive play every down.
That being said, blitz packages are not considered "base" defense. Blitzing is certainly allowed, but you shouldn't be blitzing on 90% of your defensive play calls. Again, we are trying to simulate what we'd see in the NFL on Sundays.
Goal Line Defense[/u]- The goal line defense can be called in the same situations as the goal line offense. Those are:
A) 3rd OR 4th down and 2 yards or less to go
B) Anytime inside the 5 yard line
Pre-snap Shifts/Movement[/u]- The following rules govern the movement of players pre-snap:
A) All package shifts are allowed pre-snap, meaning any way you can shift an entire group (d-line, linebackers, secondary) by pressing a button on the controller is allowed. I forget what it's called, but rapidly shifting a group left / right, or show blitz and out is NOT allowed. This also tends to mess with the AI. You may shift, but not rapidly back and forth.
B) Manual movement of ONE defender is allowed, provided: a) you control the defender at and after the snap, b) the defender is not a DL and moved off the line or wide, c) the defender is not brought up to or near the LOS.
Play Calling[/u]- On offense, you are required to mix up your play calling. However, on defense, many teams in the NFL use a base defense (example Cover 2) that they play the majority of the time. Therefore, you are NOT required to pick a new defensive play every down.
That being said, blitz packages are not considered "base" defense. Blitzing is certainly allowed, but you shouldn't be blitzing on 90% of your defensive play calls. Again, we are trying to simulate what we'd see in the NFL on Sundays.
Goal Line Defense[/u]- The goal line defense can be called in the same situations as the goal line offense. Those are:
A) 3rd OR 4th down and 2 yards or less to go
B) Anytime inside the 5 yard line
Pre-snap Shifts/Movement[/u]- The following rules govern the movement of players pre-snap:
A) All package shifts are allowed pre-snap, meaning any way you can shift an entire group (d-line, linebackers, secondary) by pressing a button on the controller is allowed. I forget what it's called, but rapidly shifting a group left / right, or show blitz and out is NOT allowed. This also tends to mess with the AI. You may shift, but not rapidly back and forth.
B) Manual movement of ONE defender is allowed, provided: a) you control the defender at and after the snap, b) the defender is not a DL and moved off the line or wide, c) the defender is not brought up to or near the LOS.