Alright let’s dive into how I actually learned those fast steps in the new NFL Street game. Total beginner mode over here, gotta warn you.
Getting Started Was Pure Chaos
First thing after booting up the game? Hopped straight into practice mode. Found the “Ball Carrier” section, scrolled down forever until I spotted something about “Fast Steps.” Figured, okay, beginner stuff, how hard could it be? Pressed the button prompt. My dude just kinda shuffled his feet weirdly and got tackled instantly. Seriously? That was it?
Digging Into The Mess
Went back into the controls menu. Had to actually look for the move instead of just selecting it. Found it listed weirdly under “Special Movement” or something. The description said “Double Tap Sprint + Step.” Double tap what? The left stick? A face button? Total confusion. Started just smashing every button combination I could think of while holding sprint.
- Tried tapping X twice? Nope.
- Tried tapping O twice? Nada.
- Tapping the stick itself? My guy just spun around like a top and faceplanted.
This went on for like 20 minutes. My brain hurt. Kept dropping the controller on the couch in frustration. Almost rage-quit to play something easier.
The Actual, Simple (Dumb) Method
Took a break, got a drink, came back calmer. Remembered one of those old football game tricks – sometimes the sprint button matters. So I held down the sprint trigger like my life depended on it. Then, focused purely on the left stick. Instead of wildly tapping buttons, I tried a quick, sharp double-flick forward on the left stick. Just a tiny flick-flick.
AND BOOM. Suddenly my running back did this little lightning-fast hop step forward right as a defender tried to hit him. Slipped right past! Did it again – same thing! Double tap the stick direction you want to move in fast, while sprinting was held down. That was the freaking key the whole time! Felt so stupid for not trying that earlier.
Putting It Into Real Play (Sort Of)
Alright, figured it out in practice. Time for a real game. Picked a quick halfback. Ball snapped, got the handoff, held sprint immediately. Saw a linebacker closing in fast. Panicked a little, but jammed the stick forward twice quickly. It worked! Did that little sidestep-hop deal and gained an extra couple yards before getting mobbed. Tried it later trying to juke near the sideline. Double-tapped sideways. Whiffed the tackle! It wasn’t graceful, and I still got caught eventually, but it actually helped!
Took maybe a dozen games before I felt semi-comfortable remembering to do it when someone was closing in. Still mess it up half the time under pressure, pressing the sprint button too late or spamming the stick too slow. But when it clicks? Man, that little extra burst feels good, helps squeeze out a few extra yards or avoid getting planted instantly. Keep it simple: HOLD SPRINT, then double-tap the direction stick FAST. Go nuts.