Summary
EA Sports College Football 25is giving fans of collegiate level football the opportunity to take control of thebest college teams in the United Statesand chase national championship glory. Players can decide toembark on a journeyas a sole player, become a coaching whiz, or build their ultimate team and dominate the gridiron.
For players that are controlling singular players, there are a number of positional options that can be picked, from quarterback to wide receiver. Those who opt to play as awide receivermay benefit from thesebeginner tipsfor mastering the position and capitalizing on opportunities that arise during a game.
5Understand Your Routes
Running The Right Line Will Increase Chances Of Success
Every player on the offensive end,from the quarterbackto the running back, all the way to the wide receiver, needs to know how each play is supposed to run to be successful. To ensure you’re in the right place at the right time and can capitalize on opportunities, rookie wide receivers need to be aware of what routes they need to run for each play.
If you’re not sure of your running path for the upcoming play, you can opt to hold down the R2/RT button to show an on-field diagram of the play, which will show you the direction you need to run. You’ll be battling with a defender when you run, but if you can follow the general route for the play, you may find yourself open to receive a pass.
4Shake Off Your Defender
Defenders Will Pester You Into Making a Mistake
As a wide receiver, you’ll not only need to get yourself in the right position for a potential pass, but you’ll also need to get the best of a defending player. The defender will be doing absolutely everything in their power to stop you from getting enough space to receive a pass.
With this in mind, shaking off your marker is just as important as running your route. If you may, cut on the inside so you are more readily available for a bullet pass, otherwise experiment with abrupt changes in direction so you can separate yourself from your rival andcatch a lob.
3Master Tackle Breaking Techniques
Break Player Ankles And Fan Hearts
Catching the ball is only the beginning for a wide receiver, as it’s their job to get as many yards as they can or score a touchdown if it’s available. In order to do this, you not only need speed and agility, but also a skillset that enables you to break through or dodge incoming tackle attempts.
All players, wide receivers included, have the ability to juke, stiff arm, spin, or hurdle over defending players, so that they can continue to make more yardage in the play. Take the time to practice these techniques or use them on the go when prompted in game, because using them at the right time can not only earn you a first down further up the field, but might even open up the field enough for you to grab a six-pointer.
2Use The Best Catch Type For The Situation
Know When To Play Safe And When To Be Aggressive
Just as there aredifferent passing styles for quarterbacks, there are also a variety of catching types for receivers, so it is important to choose the right approach to a catch for the play ahead of you. The best option catching style always be the safe catch, but, since this requires being unobstructed and with two feet planted, it’s not always a viable option.
Players will have a default catching style if one isn’t chosen, but it’s not always the best one for the play. You have a variety of choices, from aggressive catches for aerial battles, to catch & run play for when the player has a running start on a pass, so making a quick and correct decision can ensure the catch is made successfully and may even earn some vital territory.
1Use The Clock To Your Advantage
Time Will Be Your Friend Or Enemy
Whether a team is winning or losing, the wide receiver can have a significant impact on clock management, depending on the decisions they make after a catch. It’s important to note that a losing team will want to stop the clock at any given opportunity, especially in the final quarter, whereas a winning team will want tochew the clockand use up as many seconds as they can in the dying stages of the game.
If a player’s team is behind on the scoreboard in a tight contest, the number one priority after receiving a pass is to get over the sideline. If a player is tackled without going out of bounds, the clock will continue running, but it will stop if they go out of bounds. The opposite would apply for the winning team, but in these situations it’s not likely the quarterback will pass to the wide receiver, as utilizing a running-forward strategy is lower risk and is best suited for using up the clock.
