Madden NFL 2001 Hint: Avoid tackles: Rapidly tap B and it will be harder to tackle you. Hint: 4th down play: If you just did a play and realize that it is 4th down, do not use a timeout and do a field goal or punt. Press Select and do a Hail Mary. If your team is average, you catch it 90% of the time. Hint: Onside kick: If you are losing the game and have to punt after a touchdown, press Select and do an onside kick. You can even do this at the beginning of the game. However, do not use the onside kick all the time. Hint: Getting away from the opposition: Zig zag very fast to get away from the opposing team. Hint: Avoiding short passes: Do not wait too long to make a pass or else it will come up short. Hint: Field goal block: Use the field goal block on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down to stop the opposing in their tracks.