We've gathered the major new commands and inputs here for you to check out.
Read the manual
Madden NFL 16 has many different input combinations that vary according to the situation. For a full description of all controls in the game, check out the manual for your version of the game:
In-game training
Whether you're an absolute beginner or a real Madden pro, the best way to learn the controls for Madden is to start with the basics in the Gatorade Skills Trainer or the Help, I'm new to Madden! modes. These will refresh your memory on returning features and introduce the new options in passing, defense, and more.
New features
Many of the gameplay options familiar to Madden players have new variants and options in Madden 16.
We've updated last year's button guide to reflect the new mechanics and upgrades for you to check out.
- Press: press the button or trigger to perform the action
- Tap: press and release the button or trigger at a certain time to perform the action
- Hold: press the button or trigger without releasing it for a certain period of time to perform the action
All Madden Controls
Button Reference
Input
XBOX
PlayStation
Switch Player
Tap
B
O
Select Player (with R-stick)
Hold
B
O
Acceleration Burst
Hold
RT
R2
Hurdle or Hurry Up
Press
Y
Δ
Stiff Arm Punch/Hold
Tap/Hold
A
X
Spin or Spike Ball
Press
B
O
Celebrate
Hold
LT + A
L2 + X
Juke
Tilt
R-stick
R-stick
Lob Pass
Tap
Receiver button
Receiver button
Bullet Pass
Hold
Receiver button
Receiver button
Touch Pass
Tap x2
Receiver button
Receiver button
High Pass
Hold
LB
L1
Low Pass
Hold
LT
L2
QB/Roll Out Scramble
Tap/Hold
RT
R2
Catch
Hold
B
O
RAC (run after catch)
Hold
X
□
Aggressive catch
Hold
Y
Δ
Possession catch
Hold
A
X
Get skinny
Press
RB
R1
Play Ball (Ball Hawk)
Hold
Y
Δ
Play Receiver
Hold
A
X
Secondary adjustments
Press
Y
Δ
D Line adjustments
Press
LB
L1
Linebacker adjustments
Press
RB
R1
Spy Crash (chase the QB)
Press
R3
R3
Conservative tackle
Tap
A
X
Aggressive tackle
Tap
X
□
Assisted strafe
Hold
LT
L2
Strip Ball Tackle
Press
RB
R1
Pass rush (at snap)
Tap
RT
R2
Pass rush (power move)
Tap
X
□
Pass rush (finesse move)
Tap
A
X
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