Pre-snap: manually move only the player you'll user.
CPU games โ no manipulation: don't walk your nickel/slot toward the box to flip the CPU's run/pass read, then bail him into a passing lane at the snap. Bring him into the box โ play the box.
Rush 3+ every down. Control a blitzer โ you blitz.
User a LB or DB off the line only. Never a DL. User LBs start 4+ yds off the line unless blitzing; no A/B-gap shoots without a called blitz.
No manual DL adjustments (spy / drop) unless the play has it.
Stunts/twists: Load, Rush or Mug fronts only. TOM stunts always legal.
Cover 0: never on 1st & 10. Hot blitzes count as Cover 0.
Cover 2 Man: 3rd & 7+ only, once per drive (prevent / 2-minute exempt).
FS/SS at SubLB: needs a Gold or Purple Team Player or Instinct badge.
Goal-line defense: inside the 10 or inches to go only.