User Guide

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• After the play, press the Y Button to induce the no-huddle offense and quickly run the previous play over
again. Press the B Button after the play to quickly spike the ball, which stops the game clock and can be
used in lieu of a timeout. Be careful though, you will lose a down.
Sega Sports Tip – Using the Speed Burst Wisely
Use the extra speed burst (Press the A Button again when your player’s arrow is completely filled up)
carefully, as this technique can cause a player to fatigue more quickly than normal. It is best saved for
extreme cases when a quick burst is needed over a short distance. Tapping the A Button is more effective
when covering long distances.
Also, be wary of resorting to the regular speed burst right away on rushing plays. Take your time coming out
of the backfield, and let your fullback and offensive line create holes for you to run through. Once you get to
a hole, speed burst coming out of it, and then as you get into a potential breakaway situation, go all out.
Sega Sports Tip – The Icing on the Cake
If you’ve made a great play and are about to score after breaking away from the defense, ease up on the
Control Stick to have your player saunter into the endzone. There are several different versions of this
depending on which direction your player is oriented. Nothing like a victory dance or a little taunting to make
a great play feel that much better.
DEFENSE
Prior to the Snap
• To reposition your defender, push the Control Stick in the direction you want to move him.
• If you want to switch control to another player, press the X Button.
• To switch control of players in any direction, press and hold the X Button and move the Control
Stick/+Control Pad in the desired direction.
• To call an audible, press the Y Button to access the defensive audible menu, then press the button that
corresponds to the new play you want to call.
• To survey the field to check receiver positioning and assess player status, press R.
• To shift your linemen left or right to take advantage of gaps in the offensive line, switch to control of a
defensive lineman and press C-stick left or C-stick right.
After the Snap
• To pursue the ball carrier, move the Control Stick in his direction.
• To get a speed burst, repeatedly press the A Button.
• To attempt a diving tackle, get within range of the ball carrier, then press the B Button.
• To switch to the defender closest to the ball, press the X Button.
• To jump and attempt to pick off or knock down a pass, or block a field goal, press the Y Button.
• To charge your player up for more powerful dives and tackles, press and hold the A Button until the arrow
underneath your player fills up.
Punts and Field Goals
Punts
To punt the ball away:
1. In the huddle, select the punt package or formation.
2. Select the punt play. (You have fake punt plays in your playbook as well.)
3. After your team lines up in punt formation, the Kick Meter appears. Aim and kick a punt just like you would
for a kickoff.
Note: When receiving a punt press the Y Button to call for a fair catch.
Field Goals
To attempt a field goal:
1. In the huddle, select the field goal package or formation.
2. Select the field goal play. (You also have fake field goal plays in your arsenal.)