10 Things Esports Parents Should Know About Madden NFL

If your child spends hours playing Madden NFL and you’d like to know more about this game, we have you covered! Check out this information containing tips and tricks about this popular Esport game!

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Madden NFL got its start when Trip Hawkins created a tabletop, football version of a game similar to Strat-o-Matic. From there, he founded EA Games in 1982 in large part because he wanted to make a computerized version of the game.

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Madden NFL is a very popular video game, but it is also a popular Esport. Most importantly, the gameplay is so realistic, especially in new versions, that it looks very similar to watching a real game.

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Like any other popular game with a significant following that is frequently updated, several terms and phrases may be confusing if Madden is a new game for you. Here are several terms it will be important to know as you begin playing the game yourself, watching others play, or talking to your child about Madden NFL.

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This area is a space on the field before the snap when the defensive line and the linebackers line up. If you were to click on “the box,” you could get help deciding if the defense will defend a run and if they have eight defenders in the box.

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What Does “The Box” Mean In Madden NFL?

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If a quarterback has limited options, they may choose to do a “check down” which is a short pass to a halfback. This is generally a last option in a play.

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A draw is a play that tricks the defense. In this one, the quarterback will drop back like they are getting ready to throw the football downfield, but once the defense is fooled, the quarterback hands the ball off to a running back who begins to look for open routes they can run.

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