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how To hoT rouTe on oFFenSe
In order to call a hot route on Offense, press Up on the +Control Pad to bring
up the receiver buttons. Once you’ve chosen a receiver whose route needs
adjusting, press the corresponding receiver button and then press the
Right Stick on the GamePad in the direction that indicates the route you want
that receiver to run, as shown by the on-screen callouts.
how To uSe TouCh SCreen oFFenSive hoT rouTeS
During Pre-Play, you may tap and hold on an eligible receiver and then draw
them a new route. Eligible receivers feature a rotating icon around their body.
how To puT a player in moTion
Press the A Button to highlight an eligible player, and then move the
Left Stick right or left to send that player in motion.
STraTegy pad QuiCk linkS
With the Strategy Pad Quick Link setting enabled, you can make preplay
adjustments without using the +Control Pad. Strategy Pad Quick Links
defaults off but can be turned on in Game Options. This feature will not work
with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller.
how To Flip playS
To flip a play after it is called, press the y Button and then the Zr Button.
reCeiver awareneSS
The receiver icons will appear faded for the first few moments of the
receiver’s route. This indicates the awareness of the receiver. The receiver
won’t be looking to catch the ball within the first 5 yards of a long streak
pattern, for example. Wait for the icon to be fully lit before attempting to
pass to be sure that your receiver is actually ready to receive the pass.
how To uSe bluFF playCalling
To bluff your playcalling during multiplayer games, press and hold the button
that corresponds to the play you wish to select. This secretly selects the
appropriate play. Continue holding the button while scrolling to other plays
in order to bluff your opponent, and then exit the playcalling screen by
releasing the button.
deFenSe
THE PASSER
Wii U GAMEPAD/
W
ii U PRO CONTROLLER
W
ii REMOTE & NUNCHUK
Defensive Assist B Button 1 Button
Switch player A Button A Button
Dive Y Button C Button (hold)
Strip ball L Button +Control Pad left/right
Strafe ZL Button n/a
Hit Stick Right Stick up/down C Button +
+Control Pad up/down
AGAINST THE RECEIVER
Wii U GAMEPAD/
W
ii U PRO CONTROLLER
W
ii REMOTE & NUNCHUK
Defensive Assist B Button 1 Button
Switch player A Button A Button
Hands up/bat ball Tap X Button +Control Pad up (tap)
Go for Interception Hold X Button +Control Pad up (hold)
Swat Ball L/R Buttons +Control Pad down
RUSHING THE PASSER
Wii U GAMEPAD/
W
ii U PRO CONTROLLER
W
ii REMOTE & NUNCHUK
Swim move Right Stick left/right C Button +
+Control Pad up (hold)
Bull Rush Right Stick down C Button +
+Control Pad down (hold)
PRE-PLAY DEFENSE
Wii U GAMEPAD/
W
ii U PRO CONTROLLER
W
ii REMOTE & NUNCHUK
Choose a player to control A Button/B Button A Button/B Button
Show play art ZR Button + Right Stick up Z Button (hold) +
Control Stick up
Pump up crowd Press the Left Stick 2 Button
Line shifts Left on the +Control Pad +Control Pad left
Linebacker shifts Right on the +Control Pad +Control Pad right
Hot Route Down on the +Control Pad +Control Pad down
Coverage audible Up on the +Control Pad +Control Pad up
Show/hide pre-play menu Press the Right Stick 1 Button
