How to strip the ball in Madden 24: Inputs & tips

❘ Published: 2024-01-12T17:15:15

Detroit Lions against San Francisco 49ers practice in Madden 24.

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In Madden 24, few defensive mechanics are as useful as the strip-the-ball movement. Here’s all you need to know on how to strip the ball in Madden 24, including the inputs as well as some tips to perform it properly.

Among the multitude of defensive skill moves in Madden 24, one of the most useful throughout the game is undoubtedly the strip-the-ball movement.

Performing this move, players will be able to force a fumble against the opponent’s ball carrier. However, to enhance your chances of fumbling, an additional requirement must be met.

Here’s what you need to know on how to perform the strip-the-ball move in Madden 24 and regain ball possession, including the PlayStation and Xbox inputs and some tips you should consider.

How to force a fumble by stripping the ball in Madden 24

To strip the ball in Madden 24, you must press R1 (PlayStation) or RB (Xbox) on the controller when your player is tackling the ball carrier. This way, your defender, while tackling the runner, will attempt to deliver a strong hit directly to the ball, and force a fumble in the play, with high chances of regaining ball possession.

This is what a successful strip-the-ball movement looks like in Madden 24.

To enhance the fumbling opportunity by stripping the ball, it’s highly recommended to press the strip-the-ball button immediately when your defender makes contact with the opponent’s runner. Otherwise, the movement can be executed but may not be as effective.

However, a tip you should know to further improve the fumble opportunity after stripping the ball is to perform the movement after a teammate has made contact with the runner.

In other words, the best moment to attempt to strip the ball is when your teammate has begun to tackle the opponent’s ball carrier. This way, your player enters amid a tackle with a strong direct hit to the ball, increasing the fumble chances.

Now you know how to strip the ball in Madden 24. For more about EA Sports’ title, we suggest checking out our related guides.