In this Madden Guides blog post, we look at the Xbox Controls For Madden 23, for the popular football video game. You must become proficient with the various controls for offense and defense if you want to play the game well. Here are some fundamental Xbox controls for Madden 23.
Offense:
Pre-Play Offense:
- Momentum Factors/X-Factors Vision: RT (Hold)
- Snap Ball: A
- Show Play Art: LT
- Pre-Play Menu: Click Right Stick
- Call Timeout: Press Windows Button
Advanced Pre-Play Offense:
- Audible: X
- Hot Route: Y
- Pass Protection: LB
- Fake Snap: RB
- Switch Player: B
- Select Player: Hold B while using Left Analog
- Player Lock: Click Left Stick Twice
- Motion Player: Press and Hold Left or Right on Left Stick
- Flip Run: Flick Left or Right on the Right Stick
- Zoom Camera In/Out: Up or Down on D-Pad
Passing:
- Player Movement: Left Analog Stick
- Show Play Art/Scramble: Left Analog Stick + RT (Hold)
- Pass to Receiver: X, Y, B, A, RB
- Throw Ball Away: Click Right Stick
Advanced Passing:
- Lob Pass: Pass Icon (Tap)
- Bullet Pass: Pass Icon (Hold)
- Touch Pass: Pass Icon (Press and Release)
- High Pass: LB (Hold)
- Low Pass: LT (Hold)
- Pump Fake: Pass Icon (Double Tap)
- Pass Leading (After Pass): Left Analog Stick
- Playmaker Closest Receiver: Right Analog Stick
Ball in Air:
- Player Movement: Left and Right Analog
- Sprint: RT
- Switch Player: B
- Defensive Assist: LB
Advanced Ball In Air:
- Strafe: LT
- RAC Catch (Offense): X
- Swat Ball (Defense): X
- Possession Catch (Offense): A
- Play Receiver (Defense): A
- Aggressive Catch (Offense): Y
- Ball Hawk (Defense): Y
Player Locked Receivers:
- Player Movement: Left Analog Stick
- Individual Play-Art: LT
- Player Lock: Press Left Stick Twice
- Just-Go Release: RT
Advanced Player Locked Receiver:
- Footfire Release: Right Stick (Hold in Direction)
- Conservative Change-Up Release: A
- Cut Out of Press: Off the line, Flick the Right Stick in Any Direction
- Cut Moves Left Stick
Running:
- Player Movement: Left Stick
- Sprint: RT (Hold)
- Juke Left/Dead Leg/Juke Right: Flick Left or Right on Right Stick
Advanced Ballcarrier:
- Slide (QB)/Give Up/Dive (Hold): Tap X (QB)
- Truck: Press Up on the Right Stick
- Stiff Arm: A
- Hurdle: Y
- Spin: B
- Pitch Ball: LB
- Celebration Loco: LT
- Dead Leg: Flick Down on the Right Stick
- Hurdle: Y + Left or Right on the Left Stick
Blocking Mechanics:
- Player Movement: Left Analog
- Switch Player: B
Advanced Blocking
- Aggressive Impact Block: Flick Up on the Right Analog
- Aggressive Cut Block: Flick Down on the Right Analog
Defense:
Pre-Play Defense:
- Momentum Factors/X-Factors Vision: RT (Hold)
- Show Play Art: LT (Hold)
- Pre-Play Menu: Click Right Stick
- Call Timeout: Press Windows Button
- Switch Player: B
Advanced Pre-Play Defense:
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- Select Player: B
- Audible: X
- Defensive Line Shift: Left D-Pad
- Linebacker Audible: Right D-Pad
- Coverage Audibles: Y
- Defensive Keys: RB
- Zoom Camera In/Out: Up or Down on D-Pad
Defensive Coverage Mechanics:
- Player Movement: Left Analog Stick
- Switch Player: B
Advanced Defensive Coverage:
- Strafe: L2
- Press/Chuck Receiver: A + Click In Left Analog
- Defensive Assist: LB
Defense Pursuit:
- Player Movement: Left Analog Stick
- Sprint: RT (Hold)
- Switch Player: B
- Defense Assist: LB
Advanced Defensive Pursuit:
- Strafe: LT
- Dive Tackle: X
- Conservative Tackle: A
- Strip Ball: RB
- Hit Stick: Flick Up on the Right Analog Stick
- Cut Stick: Flick Down on the Right Analog Stick
Defense Engaged:
- Player Movement: Left Analog Stick
- Switch Player: B
- Speed Rush: RT
- Contain: LT
Advanced Defensive Engaged:
- Rip: Flick Up on Right Stick
- Bull Rush: Flick Down on Right Stick
- Club/Swim Left: Flick Left on Right Stick
- Club/Swim Right: Flick Right on Right Stick
- Swat: Y
Final Thoughts:
These are some of the Xbox Controls For Madden 23. For more advanced controls and tips, you can visit the official website or check out some online guides.
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