Alright, let’s talk about something that’s been driving me nuts in Madden 24 – laterals. I’ve been trying to get these down, and man, it’s been a rollercoaster. So, I figured I’d share my journey, maybe save you some of the headaches I’ve gone through.
First off, I jumped straight into a game, thinking I was hot stuff. Tried to lateral on the first play, and guess what? Fumble! Right off the bat. I figured I was just hitting the wrong button so I did some practice in the tutorial mode. There I realized that the key is pressing L1 on PlayStation, or LB if you’re on Xbox. Simple enough, right? Wrong!
I learned the hard way that timing is everything. You can’t just chuck the ball back whenever you feel like it. You gotta make sure your guy is in front of the offensive line and the line of scrimmage. I spent a good hour just running around, trying to get a feel for the right position. I messed up a lot, tossed it backward, forward, sideways…you name it.
- Get in Position: Make sure your player with the ball is ahead of the line of scrimmage.
- Hit the Button: Press L1 (PlayStation) or LB (Xbox).
- Practice: Do it a lot in practice mode.
Then came the real test – actual gameplay. I started small, trying laterals on short runs, just to get the muscle memory down. I fumbled a few more times (okay, maybe more than a few), but I started to see some success. I managed to keep a few plays alive that would have otherwise been dead in the water. It felt pretty sweet, I gotta admit.
Once I got a bit more confident, I started trying more risky laterals, especially when I was about to get sacked. Let me tell you, there’s nothing like tossing the ball back as you’re going down and seeing your teammate scoop it up for a big gain. But be warned, it’s a high-risk, high-reward kind of thing.
My biggest takeaway from all this? Practice, practice, practice. Don’t expect to master laterals overnight. It takes time to get the timing and positioning down. But when you do, it can be a real game-changer. So get out there, try it out, and don’t be afraid to fumble a little. It’s all part of the learning process.
My final thoughts
Laterals in Madden 24 can be a bit tricky, but they’re definitely worth learning. They add a whole new dimension to your game. Just be patient, keep practicing, and don’t get discouraged if you mess up. We’ve all been there. Good luck, and have fun out there!
