Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Pre-Play Defense - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

Get your stick skills in order with this breakdown on PrePlay Defense for the Switch 2 Joy Con Controller.

Show PlayartZL
X-Factor VisionZR
Defensive KeysR
Call Timeout-
Player LockPress LS x2
SubstitutionPress D-Pad Up
Defensive Line ShiftLeft D-Pad
LinebackersPress D-Pad Right
Cycle CameraPress D-Pad Down
Coverage AudibleX
AudibleY
Switch PlayerA
DEF Hot RouteB
Pre-Play MenuPress RS
Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons: Left - ZL: Show Play Art, -: Timeout, stick: Player Lock, D-pad: Subs. Right - ZR: X-Factor, R: Keys, X: Coverage, Y: Audible, A: Switch, B: DEF Route, +: Menu.

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers with gameplay controls labeled: Left Joy-Con - ZL for Foot Fire Release, Left Stick for Route Running/Move Player, Down Arrow for Player Lock; Right Joy-Con - ZR for Just-Go Release, R for Hop Step Release.
Player Locked Receiver - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls
Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons: Left - ZL: Show Play Art, -: Timeout, stick: Player Lock, D-pad: Subs. Right - ZR: X-Factor, R: Keys, X: Coverage, Y: Audible, A: Switch, B: DEF Route, +: Menu.
Pre-Play Defense - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls
Nintendo Switch sports game controls: Left Joy-Con: Show Play Art (ZL), Pass Protect (L), Timeout (-), Motion Player (L joystick). Right Joy-Con: X-Factor (ZR), Hot Route (X), Audible (Y), Snap Ball (B).
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Running - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls
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