Football enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on Madden 23, which is almost here!

With all this excitement surrounding the game we thought we would do the beginners a solid and share a few beginner tips for defense.

EA has shared a lot of material over the past few weeks to excite the gaming community, and it has been successful, all that is left it's to fully engross yourself in the game.

So, without any further delay, head down below where you will get all the information about beginner tips on how to successfully defend on the field.

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Madden 23 Defensive beginner tips

Madden 23 is a strategic and challenging game. So, here are some basic tips on how you can defend as a beginner.

How to intercept

Here, one of the receivers receives a deep pass from the quarterback.

  • Intercept = Hold Y/Triangle as the defender to Play Ball

How to tackle

What's an offensive play without a tackle or two? Find out how to do so below:

  • Hold A/X for a conservative ‘Breakdown Tackle’
  • Press X/Square for an aggressive dive tackle
  • Flick Right Stick up when in range of ball carrier to hit stick
  • Flick Right Stick down when in range to cut stick (take Ball carrier’s legs out)
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How to swat the ball

When a pass is just out of reach for an interception, swatting is crucial.

  • Swat = Hold X/Square as the defender to swat
  • Hold A/X to play the receiver to try to knock the ball out

How to QB contain

Before you can limit the quarterback, you must first make sure your defense is well distributed.

  • Press RB/R1 to open the Defense menu, then Press RB/R1 again to have your edge rushers do a QB Contain Rush

How to play QB on option

The QB can choose whether to run themself or pass the ball to an RB based on their assessment of the defense.

  • At playcall, press R3 (RS Click) to bring up the Coaching Adjustments menu, then switch Option Defense to Conservative
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You can find the rest of the offensive beginner tips on the EA website. We have shared what we think are the basic ones a beginner needs to know as they begin their Madden 23 journey.

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