Similarly to the last Madden edition, you may pump fake in the direction of select receivers on the field rather than merely faking the ball. To pump fake, double-tap the button of the receiver to which you wish to fake the throw. If your pass is successful, they will begin running with the ball; if not, they will remain where they are. This feature was added in version 1.0 of the game. It was likely included as a form of entertainment as well as a means for players to gain an advantage by surprising their opponents with trick plays. Although it is possible to successfully execute a pump fake, it is not recommended because it is easy for the defense to identify what you are trying to do and prepare themselves accordingly. Also, if you fail to deliver the ball, your receiver will not continue downfield but instead will return to his position at the line of scrimmage. In addition to pumping fake to receivers, you can also pump fake defenders. This allows you to either break their tackle or get open more quickly after receiving the ball. However, like with pumping fake to receivers, if you fail to deliver the ball, the defender will not continue downfield but instead will return to his position at the line of scrimmage. You can tell who is on the field during gameplay because each player has a color indicator next to their name on the left side of the screen.