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Madden NFL 23 Beginner Tips Guide

If you haven't played Madden NFL before, it can be a bit overwhelming when you first start with Madden 23. Just picking up the ultimate team game or having a first dip into the franchise? Most of these features make game modes simpler and easier to understand. Even so, here are some tips for Madden NFL 23 that will enable players to maximize the fun in the game.

Don't Spend Too Much Money In MUT

 
When you're playing Ultimate Team mode in Madden NFL 23, and are immediately enticed by the promise of putting together your dream roster. The system is rendered in packs of cards, which you can use mut 23 coins to buy them to build up your Overall Rating and create a powerful roster you can call your own. And as a result, you can easily be seduced by the presence of microtransactions for packs to get players faster. But never forget, Ultimate Teams is an optional mechanic, and you can still build a fearsome roster over the season without spending money.
  
Create Five Different Careers In FOFT

 
You can play as a Quarterback (QB), Wide Receiver (WR), Running Back (RB), Cornerback (CB), and Linebacker (LB) in Madden 23's Face of the Franchise game mode. Depending on the position of your choice, your team preference can also change. You'll want to be in a team that absolutely needs a player from your position, so make sure the team you'd like to play in doesn't have excessive players that you'll need to compete against. Go ahead and play them all!

 Use A Favorite Team In Franchise Mode

In franchise mode, players take control of a team and make loads of decisions on their behalf. And players will get to play through the entire season with them. This is a time-consuming process and it can be tempting to grab an already established team for easy wins. But players wouldn't prefer to win championships with their favorite teams? Players will come and go, but the team is constant. Be biased; that's what the mode is meant for.

Customize The Settings

Most avid sports fans want the game to be as realistic as possible. Whether Madden, NBA, FIFA, or any other sport, a realistic simulation on your own terms drives the game to be infinitely entertaining. Certain aspects of Madden NFL 23 are great, and others are terrible, but many of these gameplay issues can be mitigated with some Settings.

Use The Hit Stick

The hit stick is back in Madden NFL 23 despite some major changes to the gameplay, and using it is vital to having success against either AI or real-life opponents. Players can use the hit stick in Madden NFL 23 by pressing up or down on the right analog stick while playing on defense. With the right timing and positioning, the hit stick allows players to stop the ball carrier on the spot.

Mix Up Running And Passing

The most common mistake many first-time Madden players make is to fly through any team's playbook and look for a move to hurl the football as far as possible. This is understandable as there are few things as thrilling as lobbing a Hail Mary and actually pulling it off, but the key to any smart game of football is being diverse in your approach, a mix of running and passing plays is the smart way to win. By keeping the opponent guessing what kind of play it is, they'll never know what kind of defense to use.

Identify Zone And Man Defense

Look for when defensive backs are lined up right over their counterparts on offense. If this happens, it's going to be man coverage. In this coverage, players will be open on slants and posts with the defender dragging behind. If the defense is spread out evenly, it will likely be zone defense. In the zone, look for a spot in between the secondary areas and hit receivers at those moments. If there is too much coverage, audible to a run for huge chunks of yardage.

After a while, these tips will give you a better game experience. Was this article helpful? And if you have another good way to do this, please tell us your secret!

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