Axis Football League Tactics

Want to spice up your game plan? Need a quick tip? Then you have come to the right place!

Maximizing the running game

 * To get the maximum speed, don't use the speed boost(holding space) until you are running vertically, although sometimes you do have to use the speed boost when a defender is you and you are trying to avoid a loss of yardage.

Running with the quarterback
If none of your receivers are open during a passing play, then it is best to have the quarterback run the football himself. If you think your quarterback can make it past the line of scrimmage, or have blockers in front of you that can help you get past the line of scrimmage, go for it. Otherwise, it is best to throw an incomplete pass. Keep in mind that when running with the quarterback, your quarterback isn't Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murray or Deshaun Watson. Your quarterback is not a fast quarterback(think someone like Tom Brady).

Stopping the clock
When time is running out and you are trailing, you will probably want to stop the clock. Yes, you are able to select a play immediately after the previous play is over, but there is a slight delay.

There are a few options to stop the clock.
 * Call a timeout
 * Intentional grounding for an incomplete pass

The easiest is to call a timeout. Just press timeout and the timer will automatically stop. However, in each half, you only have 3 timeouts, so use them wisely!

The next option is to commit intentional grounding. Intentional grounding is when you randomly throw the football away into open space. You won't be penalized with a 5-yard penalty since this isn't the NFL. However, you do run into the risk of getting picked off by a defender, so your best bet is to throw it out of bounds. In addition, this maneuver will cost one play. You could also "spike" the football by clicking on your quarterback so your quarterback will throw the football directly in front of himself. This eliminates the risk of a turnover, however, this move is harder to do.

Quarterback sneak
Are you short 1 yard from a first down? Try a quarterback sneak! First, call a passing play in the I-formation, Single Back, or the Goal Line. Then, immediately after snapping the football, rush forward with the quarterback. There is a chance that you catch the defense off guard and you will gain just enough yards to get a first down, maybe more!