Madden 23: How to stiff arm
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In Madden 23, a big part of moving the chains downfield on offense is by running the ball or accumulating extra yards upon making a catch. Whether it’s with the help of your blockers or with the use of ball carrier moves, preventing your player from being taken down to the ground is the ultimate goal.
At the top of the list for the most effective ways to avoid tackles with your ball carrier in Madden 23, is the overpowering stiff arm move that can sit down a defensive opponent and allow you to still plow your way downfield. Though stiff arms are going to be more effective depending on how big and strong your runner is, the move is still helpful for smaller ball carriers to execute as well, particularly if you’re fighting for just an extra yard or two.
Without further ado, let’s get straight to it and see how to use the famous stiff arm move in Madden 23.
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How to stiff arm in Madden 23
Playstation: X
Xbox: A
PC: E
Additional Info: The first point to keep in mind when using the stiff arm in Madden 23, is that you can hold it to ensure that your runner can fend off the defender from a distance for a sustained period. This will grant your ball carrier the protection he needs to avoid fumbles and allow him to accumulate extra yards.
That said, stiff arms are only effective for stand up tackles. If a defender drops down for a low, diving tackle, a stiff arm won’t be able to prevent the tackle on that given play.
To fully optimize this move, be sure to review the stiff arm and strength ratings from the ball carriers you plan on using in Madden 23. This will permit you to decide which runners and receivers will be best to use when implementing this move.
