Información general
Each pass, catch, kick, and defensive move in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL uses a different button and stick input depending on your platform (PlayStation, XBOX, PC, or Nintendo Switch 2). Use the sections below for the exact controls and when to use each technique.
How do I pass the ball in Madden NFL 27?
No matter which passing style you use, the way you press the receiver button and use the left stick or mouse and keyboard affects the type of pass you throw. Here’s how each pass works and when to use it.Pass types (bullet, lob, and touch) are available in all passing styles.If your passes don't feel the way you expect, you might be using a different passing style. Learn how Classic, Revamped, Placement, and Placement & Accuracy affect throw power, accuracy, and ball placement in our guide to passing styles in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL.
Bullet pass
Lob pass
Touch pass
Pass lead
Playmaker
A bullet pass throws the ball quickly with maximum velocity.
How to use a Bullet pass
Press and hold the receiver’s button until the ball is released.
When to use it:
How to use a Bullet pass
Press and hold the receiver’s button until the ball is released.
When to use it:
- throwing into tight coverage
- hitting receivers on slants, drags, and quick in-routes
- beating defenders closing on the ball.
How do I catch the ball in Madden NFL 27?
Choosing the right catch type helps you secure the ball and make all the difference. Here's how each catch works and when to use it.Possession Catch
Aggressive Catch
RAC (Run After Catch) Catch
A Possession Catch prioritizes securing the ball by completing the catch before attempting to gain extra yards.
How to do it
Hold A on XBOX, X on PlayStation®, E on PC, or B on Nintendo Switch 2 as the ball reaches your receiver.
When to use it
How to do it
Hold A on XBOX, X on PlayStation®, E on PC, or B on Nintendo Switch 2 as the ball reaches your receiver.
When to use it
- catching the ball in tight coverage
- catching near the sideline
- securing a first down without risking extra contact.
How do I kick the ball in Madden NFL 27?
Every kick relies on timing and accuracy. Madden NFL 27 includes two kicking meters depending on the game mode you're playing.- Multi Meter
- Classic Meter
Multi Meter
Classic Madden Meter
The Multi Meter, used in Head-to-Head play, uses separate accuracy and power meters to help you control your kick.
How to use it (Tap and Hold)
When to use itUse the Multi Meter when playing Head-to-Head modes.
How to use it (Tap and Hold)
- 1Aim using the left stick on controller, or mouse/mousepad on PC.
- 2Press and hold A on XBOX, X on PlayStation®, Space on PC, or B on Nintendo Switch 2 when the arrow is in the green accuracy zone.
- 3Release the button when the power meter reaches your desired power.
When to use itUse the Multi Meter when playing Head-to-Head modes.
How do I defend the ball in Madden NFL 27?
Defending the ball gives you the chance to stop a completion or create a turnover. Choosing the right defensive play depends on your position and the opportunity available.Swat the ball
Ball Hawk
A Swat knocks the ball away to prevent the receiver from making the catch.
How to do it
Press X on XBOX, Triangle on PlayStation®, Q on PC, or X on Nintendo Switch 2 when defending a pass.
When to use it
How to do it
Press X on XBOX, Triangle on PlayStation®, Q on PC, or X on Nintendo Switch 2 when defending a pass.
When to use it
- defending a receiver from a short distance away
- trying to break up a completed pass
- preventing the receiver from catching the ball.