Madden 24 Controls Guide for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

While veteran players will be happy to know that the Madden 24 controls guide won't surprise them with any major departures from recent years, it's always helpful to get a refresher on some of the lesser used options. With so many different aspects of the game including some that only show up once in a blue moon, it can be easy to forget how to do that one move you need to turn the tide.

We'll outline everything you need to know on offense and defense in this Madden 24 controls guide so you can be prepped and ready to take on the action this year. Once you've got the basics down, that foundation will help you build a Hall of Fame caliber dynasty in Madden 24.

Madden 24 Controls Guide

After a reboot of the core gameplay engine last year including the introduction of Skill Based Passing, there very few major changes to the Madden 24 controls. However, players who haven't picked up the game in several months or those returning after a few years without Madden will still benefit from an overview of this year's controls.

If you're a brand new arrival to Madden 24 and haven't played a game in the franchise before, or if your last installment was years ago, then this Madden 24 controls guide will help you start building up the skills to dominate on the virtual gridiron.

All Madden 24 controls listed here will first show the Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S controls separated by a slash before listing the PS4 or PS5 controls, with the exception of a few which are identical across both platforms. 

Ballcarrier Controls

First, here are the Madden 24 controls for when you're a Ballcarrier at any position:

• Stiff Arm: A / X
• Spin: B / Circle
• Hurdle: Y / Triangle
• Jurdle: Y + Move Left Stick Left or Right / Triangle + Move Left Stick Left or Right
• Pitch: LB / L1
• Sprint: RT / R2
• QB Slide: Tap X / Tap Square
• Give Up Run as Non-QB: Tap X / Tap Square
• Dive: Hold X / Hold Square
• Protect Ball: RB / R1
• Truck: Right Stick Up / Right Stick Up
• Dead Leg: Right Stick Down / Right Stick Down
• Juke: Move Right Stick Left or Right / Move Right Stick Left or Right
• Spin: Rotate Right Stick Down and Up to the Left or Right / Rotate Right Stick Down and Up to the Left or Right
• Celebration: A + RT + LT / X + L2 + R2

Passing Controls

Next, let's go over the controls specifically when using the quarterback preparing to pass the ball in Madden 24:

• Throw to Receiver 1: A / X
• Throw to Receiver 2: B / Circle
• Throw to Receiver 3: X / Square
• Throw to Receiver 4: Y / Triangle
• Throw to Receiver 5: RB / R1
• Scramble: RT + Left Stick / R2 + Left Stick
• Pump Fake: Double Tap Throw to Receiver Button
• High Pass: LB + Receiver Icon / L1 + Receiver Icon
• Free Form Passing: LT + Receiver Icon / L2 + Receiver Icon
• Playmaker: Move Right Stick
• Throw Ball Away: Press Right Stick / Press R3

If you're looking for more detailed explanations of how to complete a Low Pass, Touch Pass, Bullet Pass, and more, check out our Madden 24 passing guide.

Preplay Offense Controls

Here are the Madden 24 controls for making changes during the preplay phase on offense:

• Show Playart: LT / L2
• Pass Protection: LB / L1
• Fake Snap: RB / R1
• Momentum Factors and X-Factor Vision: RT / R2
• Hot Route: Y / Triangle
• Audible: X / Square
• Switch Player: B / Circle
• Snap Ball: A / X
• Pre-Play Menu: Press Right Stick / Press R3
• Zoom In Camera: D-Pad Up
• Zoom Out Camera: D-Pad Down
• Player Lock: Press Left Stick / Press L3
• Call Timeout: View Button / Press Touch Pad
• Motion Player: Hold Left Stick to Left or Right

Preplay Defense Controls

Here are your Madden 24 controls for making preplay changes while on defense:

• Show Playart: LT / L2
• Defensive Keys: RB / R1
• Momentum Factors and X-Factor Vision: RT / R2
• Coverage Audible: Y / Triangle
• Audible: X / Square
• Switch Player: B / Circle
• Defensive Hot Route: A / X
• Pre-Play Menu: Press Right Stick / Press R3
• Zoom In Camera: D-Pad Up
• Zoom Out Camera: D-Pad Down
• Linebackers: D-Pad Right
• Defensive Line: D-Pad Left
• Player Lock: Press Left Stick / Press L3
• Call Timeout: View Button / Press Touch Pad

Ball in Air Controls

Whether you're on offense or defense, there are a few controls particular to that brief window of time when the ball leaves the quarterback's hand and has yet to be caught:

• Strafe: LT / L2
• Defensive Assist: LB / L1
• Sprint: RT / R2
• Aggressive Catch (Offense): Y / Triangle
• Ball Hawk (Defense): Y / Triangle
• Run After Catch (Offense): X / Square
• Swat Ball (Defense): X / Square
• Possession Catch (Offense): A / X
• Play Receiver (Defense): A / X
• Switch Player: B / Circle

Defensive Engaged Controls

When you're on defense and actively engaged with an player, whether it be a ballcarrier, lineman, or receiver, these are the controls you'll need:

• Contain: LT / L2
• Speed Rush: RT / R2
• Swat Ball: Y / Triangle
• Switch Player: B / Circle
• Rip Ball: Right Stick Up
• Bull Rush: Right Stick Down
• Club/Swim: Move Right Stick Left or Right

Defensive Pursuit Controls

If your'e not yet engaged with an offensive player, you'll have a few different options on defense as you look to catch them or make a key tackle:

• Strafe: LT / L2
• Defensive Assist: LB / L1
• Strip Ball: RB / R1
• Sprint: RT / R2
• Dive Tackle: X / Square
• Breakdown Tackle: A / X
• Switch Player: B / Circle
• Hit Stick: Right Stick Up
• Cut Stick: Right Stick Down
• Blow-Up Blocker: Flick Right Stick

Defensive Coverage Controls

Finally on this side of the ball we have the defensive coverage controls particular to defenders playing receivers further downfield:

• Strafe: LT / L2
• Defensive Assist: LB / L1
• Switch Player: B / Circle
• Press/Chuck Receiver: A + Move Left Stick / X + Move Left Stick
• Player Movement: Move Left Stick

Blocking Controls

If you're looking to make a key block, you can use player locking to set yourself as a lineman and then use the following Madden 24 controls while blocking:

• Player Movement/Block on Collision: Move Left Stick
• Switch Player: B / Circle
• Aggressive Impact Block: Right Stick Up
• Aggressive Cut Block: Right Stick Down

Player Locked Receiver Controls

Finally, there are a few key controls you need to keep in mind when playing player locked as a receiver, and these may be most useful when playing a receiver in Superstar Mode:

• Individual Play-Art: Press LT / Press L2
• Foot Fire: Hold LT / Hold L2
• Player Lock: Press Left Stick / Pres L3
• Just-Go Release: RT / R2
• Call For Ball: A / X
• On The Line Change Up: Flick Right Stick
• Off The Line Fake Cut: Flick Right Stick

That wraps up all the general Madden 24 controls you'll need throughout the game. If you're looking to get things situated for a realistic football experience, check out our guide on Madden 24 sliders and settings to amp up the NFL feel of your game.