You can use performance institute more than once in one week during the superstar mode and Hall of Fame modes. To use the performance institute more than once in one week (this assumes if your agent lets you use it) first go to your schedule and simulate up to the day that you have your game, then go to the performance institute and do your normal drill. Now go to your schedule and start your game, but when you get to the kickoff, quit and go back to the performance institute and you should be able to attend once more (before the game).
When using Lead Blocker Control, you have a number of different block types that you can use. The trick to effective blocking learning when to use the different blocks. Impact blocks (Up on the Right Stick) are better suited if you have a size advantage against the player you are blocking, while Cut Blocks (Down on the Right Stick) are better if the defender is bigger than you. Turn Blocking (L2 and R2) works best for offensive linemen when they are trying to create an interior hole for the running back. If you ever find yourself beaten and you must resort to dirty tactics, then Holding (L1) might be your only option!
When running with the ball, you are going to have to get creative in order to beat the NFL’s best defenders. The Highlight Stick is the best way to beat a defender in the open field. Pressing Up on the Highlight Stick will cause the ball carrier to play to their strengths and attempt to either power through or quickly shake past the defender. Left, Right, and Back on the Highlight Stick will make the ball carrier do a quick juke move in the specified direction, these moves are great for keeping your opponent guessing.
Cut Moves (L1 and R1) are a quick way to change the direction of the ball carrier without having to lose too much speed. If you are running in a certain direction and the defense is closing in, cutting in a different direction can be a great way to slip past the defenders. These moves are best done by quicker running backs with high agility ratings.
When the running back has the ball in the backfield, you can use the Cut buttons (L1 and R1) to slip through the holes in the offensive line. These moves are known was Behind the Line Jukes, and they can only be triggered when the ball carrier is approaching the offensive line. These moves allow the ball carrier to turn his hips and squeeze through small holes in the offensive line that normally he would not be able to get through.
When you think one of your players may be injured on offense, hurry the play up and they will get back up.
When on defense, switch to one of the safeties in a zone coverage and pick up on a receiver. Stay about five to ten yards away from the receiver. When the quarterback throws the ball to that receiver, run towards the receiver. Press Y when you get in front of the receiver, just as the ball is getting there.
Do not draft a running back because Reggie Bush will not be selected until the ninth round. You can choose him late and he is amazing. If you do the highlight stick he is unbeatable. Also for your first draft pick, it must be a quarterback. Make sure he is ranked at least 94 overall. Even a perfectly created quarterback will not get you Brady Palmer or Manning.
Use the following trick to obtain almost any player desired in Franchise mode. Go to the desired player in the "View Roster" menu. Make sure there are more than enough players in the position he is in. Go to "Edit Player" then "Information". Change his position to something that would make him overall bad. For example, make Ladanian Tomlinson a linebacker. Go to "Trade Player" and trade someone with a higher rating than him for that player. Once you get the player on your team, change them back to their original position.
Try blitzing on first and second downs but not on the third down. Your opponent may be used to rushing his throws and throw the ball right into your coverage.
If you choose a 4-3 or a 3-4 defense against any team, select a play in which you blitz all your linebackers and have your defensive backs cover the receivers. This works about 90% of the time. You will average at least five sacks per game.
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