The controls for Madden 16 are as follows:
On Offense:
- Pressing X or A will snap the ball to the quarterback.
- Pressing Y or B will hand off the ball to the running back.
- Pressing RB/R1 will throw a lob pass.
- Pressing RT/R2 will throw a bullet pass.
- Press left or right on the Directional Pad (D-Pad)will change your receiver's route.
On Defense:
- Press X or A to attempt a tackle; press harder for a power tackle which uses up more energy but is more likely to succeed. - B or Y button jukes, which can help you avoid tackles and gain yardage. There is also a spin move (hold down LT/L2 and press B or Y). - A button calls an audible at the line of scrimmage; this is useful if you want to change your play based on what the offense is doing. - Up on the D-pad switches between players; this can be helpful if you want to control someone closer to the action. - The left bumper (LB) calls a blitz, sending extra defenders after the quarterback; use this judiciously, as it leaves your defense vulnerable to big plays if timed poorly. - The right bumper (RB) brings up a menu that lets you change defensive assignments pre-snap; this can be used to account for specific offensive threats, such as having a defender double team a particularly good receiver