How to intercept the ball in Madden 23

Turnovers in football play a role in determining momentum in a game and factor into the game’s final score. One way that a turnover can be forced is through the air via an interception. But to do that, you’ll need to know how to use the intercept mechanic in Madden 23. So, how can you intercept the football in Madden NFL 23? Let’s take a look at the controls.

How to intercept the football in Madden 23

Interceptions in Madden are all about hitting the right buttons and timing the inputs just right.

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To attempt to intercept the ball, first, make sure that you have properly lined up the defender with the ball. This means tracking the football in the air with your eyes and having a good sense of where the pass will end up at the end of the play.

Once you have that and the football is within reach of the defender, press Y if you are on Xbox consoles or using an Xbox controller. PlayStation owners will want to hit Triangle.

Interceptions are tricky for a few reasons. For one, ratings are a significant factor in whether one will succeed or the defender has a chance. Stats like Speed, Catching, Play Recognition, Man and Zone Coverage all play a role. That is because many of those influence whether a defender can stay with opposing receivers, handle coverage, and ultimately come away with the ball.

Second, timing plays a role. This has been mentioned previously, but it’s worth hammering this point home. If you try to go for an interception too early, you’ll not only miss but also blow the coverage. Go too late, and there’s no point. Making sure that you hit Y/Triangle takes practice, but it’s a mechanic worth mastering.