Madden NFL 22 is the latest edition of EA’s undisputed franchise based on the National Football League (NFL). Madden NFL 22 is the last game before the death of John Madden, the franchise’s namesake and it was published by Electronic Arts.
In this guide, you’ll find all the Controls to play Madden NFL 22.
Offense Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| X-Factor Vision | Left Shift (Hold) or Right Mouse Click | Press Left Shift or Right Mouse Click to Use X-Factor Vision |
| Snap Ball | Spacebar or Left Mouse Click | Press Spacebar or Left Mouse Click to Use Snap Ball |
| Show Play Art | Left Ctrl (Hold) | Press Left Ctrl (Hold) to Show Play Art |
| Pre-play Menu | Tab | Press Tab to Use Pre-play Menu |
| Call Timeout | T | Press T to Call Timeout |
| Audible | A | Press A to Use Audible |
| Hot Route | H | Press H to Use Hot Route |
| Pass Protection | P | Press P to Pass Protection |
| Fake Snap | Alt | Press Alt to Fake Snap |
| Switch Player | F | Press F to Switch Player |
| Select to a Specific Player | F + Left or Right Arrows | Press F + Left or Right Arrows to Select a Specific Player |
| Player Lock | Z | Press Z to Lock Player |
| Motion Player | Right or Left Arrows | Press Right or Left Arrows to Select Motion Player |
| Quiet Crowd | Q | Press Q to Quiet The Crowd |
| Zoom In and Out | Page Up or Page Down | Press Page Up or Page Down to Zoom In and Out |
Passing Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Player Movement | Mouse or Arrows | Press Mouse or Arrows to Move Players |
| Scramble | Snap then Left Shift (Hold) or Right Mouse Button | Press Snap then Left Shift or Right Mouse Button to Scramble |
| Show Play Art | Left Shift (Hold) or Right Mouse Button | Press Left Shift or Right Mouse Button to Show Play Art |
| Pass Lead | After the pass, Arrow keys or Mouse | Press After the pass, Arrow keys or Mouse to Pass Lead |
| Throw Away | X | Press X to Throw Away |
| Bullet Pass | Receiver Icon (Hold) | Press Receiver Icon to Pass like a bullet |
| Lob Pass | Receiver Icon (Tap) | Press Receiver Icon to Lob Pass |
| High Pass | Alt + Receiver Icon | Press Alt + Receiver Icon to High Pass |
| Low Pass | Ctrl + Receiver Icon | Press Ctrl + Receiver Icon to Low Pass |
| Touch Pass | Receiver Icon (Double Tap) | Press Receiver Icon to Touch Pass |
| Playmaker Closest Receiver | W, A, S, or D | Press W, A, S, or D to Playmaker Closest Receiver |
Ball Carrier Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Player Movement | Mouse or Arrow Buttons | Press Mouse or Arrow Buttons to Move Player |
| Sprint | After snap, Right Mouse Button or Left Shift (Hold) | Press After the snap, Right Mouse Button or Left Shift (Hold) to Sprint |
| Jurdle | A or D | Press A or D to Jurdle |
| Dead Leg | S | Press S to Dead Leg |
| Hurdle | W | Press W to Hurdle |
| Truck | R | Press R to Truck |
| Dive | Q | Press Q to Dive |
| Stiff Arm | E | Press E to Stiff Arm |
| Truck | R | Press R to Use Truck |
| Spin | F | Press F to Spin |
| Protect Ball | Spacebar | Press Spacebar to Protect Ball |
| Pitch Ball Back | Alt | Press Alt to Pitch Ball Back |
| Celebrate | Left Ctrl | Press Left Ctrl to Celebrate |
Catching Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Aggressive Catch | R | Press R to Take Aggressive Catch |
| RAC Catch | Q | Press Q to RAC Catch |
| Possession Catch | E | Press E to Use Possession Catch |
| Defensive Assist | Alt (Hold) | Press Alt (Hold) to Use Defensive Assist |
| Strafe | Left Ctrl | Press Left Ctrl to Strafe |
| Switch Player | F | Press F to Switch Player |
Blocking Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Aggressive Impact Block | W | Press W to Aggressively Impact Block |
| Aggressive Cut Block | S | Press S to Aggressively Cut Block |
| Player Lock | Z | Press Z to Lock the Player |
Defensive Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Call Timeout | T | Press T to Call Timeout |
| Individual Adjustment | I | Press I to Use Individual Adjustment |
| Audible | A | Press A to Audible |
| Defensive Line Shift | L | Press L to Defensive Line Shift |
| Switch Player | F | Press F to Switch Player |
| Pre-play Menu | Tab | Press Tab to Pre-play Menu |
| Linebacker Audible | End | Press End to Linebacker Audible |
| Show Play Art | Left Ctrl | Press Left Ctrl to Show Play Art |
| X-Factor Vision | Left Ctrl (Hold) or Right Mouse Button | Press Left Ctrl (Hold) or Right Mouse Button to Use X-Factor Vision |
| Defensive Keys | P | Press P to Use Defensive Keys |
| Zoom In and Out | Page Up or Page Down | Press Page Up or Page Down to Zoom In and Out |
| Select to a Specific Player | F + Left or Right Arrows | Press F + Left or Right Arrows to Select a Specific Player |
| Coverage Audible | C | Press C to Use Coverage Audible |
Defensive (Engaged) Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Rip | W | Press W to Rip |
| Club | A or D | Press A or D to Club |
| Bull Rush | S | Press S to Bull Rush |
| Swat | R | Press R to Swat |
| Contain | Ctrl or Left Mouse Button | Press Ctrl or Left Mouse Button to Contain |
| Switch Player | F | Press F to Switch Player |
| Speed Rush | Left Shift (Hold) or Right Mouse Button | Press Left Shift (Hold) or Right Mouse Button to Speed Rush |
| Select a to a Specific Player | F + Left or Right Arrows | Press F + Left or Right Arrows to Select a Specific Player |
Defensive (Pursuit) Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Cut Stick | S | Press S to Cut Stick |
| Hit Stick | W | Press W to Hit Stick |
| Conservative Tackle | E | Press E to Conservative Tackle |
| Aggressive Dive | Q | Press Q to Dive Aggressively |
| Blitz QB Spy | Z | Press Z to Blitz QB Spy |
| Strip Ball | Spacebar | Press Spacebar to Strip Ball |
| Defensive Assist | Alt | Press Alt to Use Defensive Assist |
| Strafe | Left Ctrl or Left Mouse Button | Press Left Ctrl or Left Mouse Button to Strafe |
| Sprint | Left Shift (Hold) or Right Mouse Button | Press Left Shift (Hold) or Right Mouse Button to Sprint |
| Switch Player | F | Press F to Switch Player |
| Select a Specific Player | F + Left or Right Arrows | Press F + Left or Right Arrows to Select a Specific Player |
Ball in Air Defense Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Swat Ball | Q | Press Q to Swat Ball |
| Ball Hawk | R | Press R to Ball Hawk |
| Play Receiver | E | Press E to Play Receiver |
| Defensive Assist | Alt | Press Alt to Defensive Assist |
| Strafe | Left Ctrl or Left Mouse Button | Press Left Ctrl or Left Mouse Button to Strafe |
| Switch Player | F | Press F to Switch Player |
| Sprint | Left Shift (Hold) | Press Left Shift (Hold) to Sprint |