The Offense and Defense of Madden

Control your Madden player on the field by using the analog stick or with Touch control.

  • The first time you touch the analog stick sets the player’s run direction. The second touch will be for direction and speed.

Offense

  • Tap the Skill moves button while running with the ball to show off what you’ve got. Offensive Skill moves include stiff arm, dive, juke, spin, and hurdle.
  • Pass the ball. After choosing a passing play, use the analog stick to move your QB around the pocket.
    • To throw a lob pass, tap the icon for the receiver you want to throw it to. If you want to throw a bullet pass, tap and hold the receiver's icon.
    • You can also throw the ball away by hitting the Throw Away button above the action button.
  • Tap the Play art button within 3D Gameplay to see the routes and play art for the play you want to run.
  • Want to juke? Swipe left to right or back on the screen when it’s time.

Defense

  • Control defenders. Before the play starts, adjust your defenders’ positions with the analog stick or touch controls.
  • Switch players on defense by tapping on a player on the field or tapping the screen with two fingers.
  • Tap the Skill move button while you’re on defense to show off your skills. That lets your player on the field make tackles and attempt dive tackles, ball strips, and big hits.
  • Make a play on the ball. Tap on the screen to try and earn a boost for your defender to make a play when the ball is in the air.
  • Kick the ball by swiping up on the Kick meter. The swipe direction and speed will determine the kick's power and direction.
    • The Power Readout meter monitors the input of your stats and swipe speed. The meter fills up and changes color based on the power of the kick in real time.
  • Call a play. After each play, the Playcall window will show. Here you can choose a play by type, suggestion, or formation. After choosing a play, you will go back to the field so you can run the play.
  • Snap the ball by tapping on the screen.
  • Call a Timeout by pausing the game (tapping the pause button). Then choose Call A Timeout.