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Switch 2 Controls

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers with labeled functions: Left Joy-Con's L for Player Movement/Block on Collision; Right Joy-Con's A for Switch Player, R for Aggressive Impact Block, ZR for Aggressive Cut Block.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Ball In Air - Switch 2 Joy Cons

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the ball in air mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Ball In Air - Switch 2 Pro Controller

A screenshot schematic of a switch 2 dual joycons layout showcasing the blocking mechanics for madden nfl 26 controls.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Blocking Mechanics - Switch 2 Joy Cons

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the blocking mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Blocking Mechanics - Switch 2 Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers layout for a game: Left Joy-Con - ZL for Strafe, L for Defensive Assist, Left Stick for Player Movement. Right Joy-Con - A to Switch Player, B + L Stick for Press/Chuck Receiver.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Defense Coverage Mechanics - Switch 2 Joy Cons

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the defense coverage mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Defense Coverage Mechanics - Switch 2 Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons showing button functions: ZR (Speed Rush), X (Swat), A (Switch Player), Right Stick (Rip), R (Bull Rush, Club/Swim).
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Defense Engaged - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the defense engaged mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Defense Engaged - Switch 2 Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controls for Madden NFL 26: ZL for Strafe, L for Defensive Assist, ZR for Sprint, R for Strip Ball, Y for Dive Tackle, A for Switch Player, B for Breakdown Tackle, plus Hit Stick (UP), Cut Stick (DOWN), Blow-Up Blocker (FLICK).
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Defense Pursuit - Switch 2 Joy Con Controllers

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the defense pursuit mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Defense Pursuit - Switch 2 Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con layout: ZL for Free Form, L for High Pass, B/A/Y/X/R for Pump Fake, L + ZR for Scramble, R for Receiver 5, X for 4, Y for 3, A for 2, B for 1, ZL + R (Flick) for Playmaker, Right Stick for Throw Away.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Passing - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the passing mechanics in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Passing - Switch 2 Pro Controller

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.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Player Locked Receiver - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

A screenshot schematic of a Switch 2 Pro controller showcasing what buttons correspond to what action to the player locked receiver in Madden NFL 26.
Switch 2 Pro Controller Controls

Player Locked Receiver - Switch 2 Pro Controller

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.
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

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).
Switch 2 Dual Joycon Controls

Pre-Play Offense - Switch 2 Joy Con Controls

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