PC Controls

Passing - PC Controls

Get your mouse and keyboard skills in order with this breakdown on Passing controls.

Player MovementMouse Movement or Arrows
Show Play Art/ScrambleR-Mouse Button or L-Shift (Hold)
Pass to ReceiverQ, E, R, F, Space
Throw Ball AwayX
Lob PassPass Key (Tap)
Bullet PassPass Key (Hold)
Touch PassPass Key (Press and Release)
High PassMid-Mouse Button or Alt (Hold)
Low PassL-Mouse Button or L-Ctrl (Hold)
Pump FakePass Key (Double Tap)
Pass Leading (After Pass)Mouse Movement or Arrows
Playmaker Closest ReceiverW/A/S/D
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