Not only will this make you more unpredictable, but it also can help you take advantage of weaker offensive linemen. However, because the new stick has made it a bit easier to break through opposing linemen, it might not be a bad idea to try to throw the opponent off by controlling a coverage linebacker one play, and a defensive lineman on the next play.

Like before, you can hand the ball off to the RB by pressing X as they are. This means there are more defenders that you have to watch pre-snap and upon the snap to see how they react to decide what you want to do. As we mentioned previously, most Madden players have stuck with using either a linebacker or safety in defensive coverage for quite some time. In the RPO Read, you can either hand the ball off to the running back, throw the ball with your QB, or run the ball with your QB. So how should you use this new skill stick? A good defensive plan is to change up your user every now and then. Pass rushers can also perform a spin move by rotating the right stick clockwise or counter-clockwise. Players can perform a rip (right stick up), a bull rush (right stick down), a club, or a swim (right stick left or right). This new stick is for pass rushers, as now it has become a bit easier to break through against the opposing offensive line. This year, the Madden developers introduced a new defense-based skill stick.