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Special Teams

MaddenUniversity.com Strategies - Special Teams

Explore essential strategies and tips for mastering special teams in Madden NFL. From perfecting kickoffs and punts to effective field goal and extra point attempts, learn how to enhance your special teams play and gain an edge in every game.

Game Winning Tip: Missed Kicks Emphasize Special Teams

Game Winning Tip: Missed Kicks Emphasize Special Teams

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Kicking

Noticing more missed extra points and field goals online in Madden NFL this year? A new kick meter adds a a new spin to kicking; making them a potential game-changer in competitive matches. Critical point after a touchdown?  Game-winning field goal?  Don't take them for granted.  Learn how to understand the new kicking mechanics and how a stable kick game may be the key to victory on Madden this year. Find out how these often-overlooked plays are more crucial than ever and could even break your Madden NFL season.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Take the Points: Kickers Change Outcomes In Madden

Take the Points: Kickers Change Outcomes In Madden

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Kicking

Kickers are the highest scoring players in the history of the NFL. Check it out. The league's scoring record holders are virtually full of kickers. After all, they don't call it football for nothing. Check out why three points are better than none.  Madden NFL scoring records, not so much. Madden players don't use their kickers to get points even when they are well within range on fourth and long. Daring, but not necessarily smart.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Madden NFL 25 New Kickoff: A Deep Dive into the NFL's Latest Rule

Madden NFL 25 New Kickoff: A Deep Dive into the NFL's Latest Rule

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Written by: TD_PhD
Category: Special Teams

Curious about the latest kickoff rule changes in Madden NFL 25? From new alignment strategies to updated landing zone regulations, find out how these changes impact your gameplay and strategy!

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

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Punting: How Punting Shapes Football Games

Kicking for Position: How Punting Shapes Football Games

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Kicking

Ready to transform your gameplay and secure more wins?  Stop thinking of punting as a last resort. Punting is one of the most important strategic decisions in Madden NFL, capable of flipping field position and setting the stage for defensive triumphs. Take the advice of legendary coaches like John Heisman and Jim Harbaugh; the statistical edge punting provides makes the decision worth it.  Click here to learn why savvy Madden players embrace punting as a key component of their game strategy.

Last Updated: September 19, 2025

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Fair Catch: Secure Wins with Safe Hands

Fair Catch: Secure Wins with Safe Hands

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Returns

Once the defense completes their job, make sure not to blow it trying to be fancy.  Knowing when to secure possession prevents costly turnovers from mishandled punts. Don't let carelessness spoil the chance of winning. Click to learn how to turn your punt returner's safe hands into your best defense!

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Two Ways to Kick in Madden NFL 25: Legacy and Multi-Meter Options

Two Ways to Kick in Madden NFL 25: Legacy and Multi-Meter Options

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Written by: TD_PhD
Category: Kicking

Are you ready to elevate your kicking game? Madden NFL 25 introduces two kick meter options—experience the new Multi-Meter for precision and power or stick with the classic legacy meter. Click to explore how these new features can transform your gameplay!

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

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Madden Touchbacks or Runbacks: Small Decisions, Big Impact

Madden Touchbacks or Runbacks: Small Decisions, Big Impact

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Returns

Are you fully aware of how the new kickoff rules can impact your decisions in Madden NFL? With the NFL's approval of a new kickoff rules for the 2024 season, the strategic implications of special teams play more important than ever. Opting for a touchback might be your smartest choice this year.  Check out how even a ten-yard difference can significantly influence the outcomes of your games.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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