Redzone Offense

[d_neum80]

Guys, I really need some help here. Almost everytime I get down inside about the 10 yard line my offense completely stalls and I don't know what to do. I get stuffed on the run and with the amazing abilities of the defenders most zones take away the entire field being that they have a small area to cover. I should be getting TD's instead of FG's in this area of the field. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!

[btspm]

If you can get the D to go to a goalline package, I run weak I TE drag which works really well. TE runs a drag, flanker runs a 5 yard in, SE runs a quick post and the RB goes to the strongside flat. if the TE side coverage man (usually the SS) does anything but drop into a wide zone, the 5 yard in will be there all day if you have a decent WR. If they bring the house, you can loft it up to the other WR and hit him on the quick post about 75% of the time. Worked really well for me once I got the timing down on the read. You can even wait long enough to take a 5 to 7 step drop if the blitzing LBs tip your passes at the LOS.

BTW- line up with the tight end to the short side of the field for a quicker throw.

[BALANCED ATTACK]

slants hit him in the back of the endzone,throw it as soon as he cuts.

If he BNR just wait,easier that way.

[Warbuck$]

I use quick slants. Hit the slot receiver.

[Lew4osu]

Using I-Formation run up the gut. Alternate between the FB and HB using hot route to run to the weak side of the D. Mix in a pass to your right TE. When I'm on about the 15y line, I like the use hot route sending my right TE straight up and hitting him when he reaches the goaline. TOUCHDOWN! Works almost everytime.

[mad_bomber]

Ace Spread has some good shallow crossing routes. In this formation though you have to look to get the ball out quick.

[phrozzy]

If you can get the D to go to a goalline package, I run weak I TE drag which works really well. TE runs a drag, flanker runs a 5 yard in, SE runs a quick post and the RB goes to the strongside flat. if the TE side coverage man (usually the SS) does anything but drop into a wide zone, the 5 yard in will be there all day if you have a decent WR. If they bring the house, you can loft it up to the other WR and hit him on the quick post about 75% of the time. Worked really well for me once I got the timing down on the read. You can even wait long enough to take a 5 to 7 step drop if the blitzing LBs tip your passes at the LOS.

You'll probably get sacked if you take the 5-7 foot drop if the receivers are jammed or.the Lbs drop into a zone and holds up the TE. when I use this play at the goaline, I leave the RB in to block. Sometimes I motion him out to block the safety. The first receiver should be the guy running the post. He'll be open for a short period if the LBs blitz, if you can hold out long enough, he'll be wide open in the middle.

[rhombic21]

What's a good playcall for a 3rd and 7 or more, inside the 10 yard line, or a play from the 5 where you have no timeouts and only have time for one play, like at the end of a half? My experience is that people tend to play a Cover 2 zone of some sort in this instance, which makes it nearly impossible to beat in this scenario, especially if they have good LB's that can cover well from side to side. Lots of times, I'll just call a draw play or something (or I'll just kick the FG instead of trying to get that extra play in), so that I make sure to get some points, and don't get a turnover. I don't think I've scored a TD in this scenario yet, and that's after over 80 games online.

[hobbs2324]

Triple option, TE block to the outside and motion the reciever from the side you are going to run to so you clear it out big time. If the CB doesn't follow the motion run it up the gut and go for the FG. If they leave that area vacant run the option or option keeper for 6, either way it is low risk and good chance for big reward.
Why don't you set up a couple of audibles out of a formation you like so you can read what the defense is doing and try and take advantage at the line

[TrojanNole]

Inside the goalline, usually hes in goallineformation and bringing the crazy blitz.

FL SCREEN

It worked for me several times, if he scared of the inside run, you can run this to spread the defense out some.

[blackpowdereer]

This is one of my "money plays"....it's in the Weak-Normal set....the Fullback Over.

I set it up with a run up the gut with the HB or do a weak off tackle....or a screen pass....anything to get the LB's cheating in on the corners....I will motion my strongside WR to the weak side to clear the Corner....and snap the ball. The play is designed for the fullback to go from the weakside to the strongside and use the HB as a lead blocker in the "C" gap....but I will let the fullback spin on the corner and take it outside....This play is especially useful if your on the right hashmark and playing to the short side of the field. It crosses up the LB's especially if they are over-persuing the play...

hope this helps your Redzone play some.

[kbell97]

I really need to get my redzone passing plays down, I get inside the 10 I just run the ball. Thank God for Virtual Playbook, the one out of the ACE bunch is nice, so I am looking for more plays like that with the same concept.

[hobbs2324]

the medium crossing routes, and the fades seem to work best for me. Short drags, flies and post patterns seem to be more droppable [is that even a word?]

[mightypharaoh]

What's a good playcall for a 3rd and 7 or more, inside the 10 yard line, or a play from the 5 where you have no timeouts and only have time for one play, like at the end of a half? My experience is that people tend to play a Cover 2 zone of some sort in this instance, which makes it nearly impossible to beat in this scenario, especially if they have good LB's that can cover well from side to side. Lots of times, I'll just call a draw play or something (or I'll just kick the FG instead of trying to get that extra play in), so that I make sure to get some points, and don't get a turnover. I don't think I've scored a TD in this scenario yet, and that's after over 80 games online.

If your playing against a zone u could always flood one side of the formation. If u don't u can still get plays off against a 2 deep zone. quick slants but your timing must be on point. I suggest u practice slants and drags and being able 2 recognize the quick read. I find nothing wrong with taking the FG. Go for the points dig in and play some tough D. Although with the lob pass playing online is an adventure.

[BALANCED ATTACK]

Inside the goalline, usually hes in goallineformation and bringing the crazy blitz.


twins,slot WR shallow,outside WR on a slant(pump fake also)

[Mr Wiggles]

twins,slot WR shallow,outside WR on a slant(pump fake also)

Ditto the pump fake. A must against zones.

[BleedSCRed]

What do you guys run against Goalline Under 5? That is the toughest friggen defense in the game to me. I can't beat it inside the 5 because you literally get about a second to make a read and throw the ball and its way too hard to run against it.

[mad_bomber]

That's a defense I'll use once the offense reaches my five yard line.

[FlaPride]

I use the fullback and Iso's inside the 5 yard line.
I like to use 5 under inside the 10 yard line. When it does get beat it is usually an inside run or quick post. but mostly the inside run gets 2 to 3 yards a pop against it.

[kbell97]

I also like the 5- under, but what defense do you freakin pick that stops the ISO, Or is that the only way to stop an ISO is with the substitutions the VG Playbook suggest you make. I don't understand why LB's are on the DLIne, Why???? You want your big bodies and stongest players on the DLIne, and your head hunters at linebacker.

[Air Raid]

Since I use a "power spread" philosophy (running from the SG formations..) I like to use SG Trips and set my audible to QB option and pick the WR screen as my play......If they sit in zone coverage run the WR screen......throw it as soon as you snap it and run to the front corner of the endzone! It works great! But if they are in man they will eat that play up (the DB's won't drop back!!) so audible to the QB option and either hand it off to the HB or keep it and dive into the endzone with your QB.... ;)

.....This works well against the computer because they try and match up to the recievers in nickel or the 5-2......most human opponents won't do that.....

Against humans I ike to run the WR cross play out of the same formation (the one where your left WR cuts all the way across the field and the other three on the right slant to the middle) and roll to my right and hit the WR that is crossing across the field after he clears the outside linebacker....

...other than that FB overs work well and Iso plays from the I-Formation....

[kbell97]

I like to use some bootleg plays in the endzone, plus the plays from the virtual playbook also help a great deal.

[WolverineFreak]

Go into Goal Line Offense to match his Goal Line Def inside the 10. Then watch the where the LB blitz (if they blitz them) usually a hole will open up...sometimes i bounce outside when they blitz and its open...if not though you can usually get 3-4 yards going toe to toe with their Goal Line Def. If that dont work try TE streak and use hot route with a slot receiver on the same side for a short slant throw the ball when the receiver is underneath Your TE and most of the time he shields the LB from you....TD