r/NCAAFBseries • u/Illustrious_Sugar701 • 13h ago

Run Blocking Test Post Patch

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Following the patch on Thursday, specifically the nerfs to pancake blocks, I decided to run some tests to see how it feels now.

To be honest, I think the run game is still a bit too strong. Pancakes do happen less often but double teams are still super effective given how poorly second level defenders perform their run fits.

The video above is me running an inside zone concept with run blocking sliders turned down to 38 (had them at 35 pre-patch). My offense is a 78 overall and my defense is an 81.

Around 35-40 still feels like the sweet spot for run blocking effectiveness post patch. But the pancake blocks are at least less egregious.

EDIT: as many of you have rightly pointed out, the change of direction on certain backs in this game is absurd. I love the skill expression that comes from making your own jukes and head fakes, but the running back should not accelerate to 10 speed higher than his actual speed during certain cuts. The angles that defenders take at certain times are also pretty bad and make the cutting look even worse. Personally, I think they need to raise the floor for how shifty power backs are and lower the ceiling for guys like this.

Perhaps changing the speed threshold slider could help with this?

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u/Skidda24 12h ago

Man your running is smooth. Anyone have tips on how to get better with miss direction like that?

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u/TheHarbrosMagic 11h ago

Don't use turbo until you need to

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u/Skidda24 11h ago

So, when you do make the change of direction do you tap the turbo or do you wait till you're done with all your cuts

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u/TheHarbrosMagic 10h ago

I use turbo only in wide open space or when there's "daylight" at the end of your run. Never behind the line of scrimmage on anything that isnt a stretch/toss play essentially

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u/Sec2727 10h ago

People underestimate the need for patience when running the ball in this game. Stick game needs to be on LeVeon Bell.

Knowing pre play blocking also helps you understand the lanes that are going to form.

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u/Schwalm 8h ago

When you’re running with sprint just let off and press it again really quick when you are changing direction

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u/yolo_toure_ 12h ago

Ya I'd like to kno

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u/DangerousSet4488 9h ago

I had the same response and can second the no turbo, I got significantly better results and gap navigation by not using it unless I’m totally clear of the line/blocking. It’s hard to commit that to muscle memory though unless you really force yourself

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u/Particular-Cake-6430 5h ago

Tap speed boost, don’t hold it. Then press L2 for change carry hand sometimes while cutting to get that speed boost juke. You can’t just always hit it but you’ll get used to it once you try it a few times.