The newest iteration of Madden NFL is here, and with it comes improvements to gameplay, updates to favorite modes, and even the brand new The Yard, which Game Rant got hands-on with. Whatever the mode, creating a game-changing turnover can be the difference between a win and a loss in Madden NFL 21. Knowing how to rip the ball away from offensive players is key.
There are quite a few new defensive moves in Madden NFL 21, but striping the ball hasn't seen a big change. That being said, whether in simulation style games or the more arcade-like The Yard, causing a fumble is always exciting and important.
How to Strip the Ball in Madden NFL 21
Stripping the ball in Madden NFL 21 is as simple as a button press. To strip the ball on an Xbox controller, players must press RB. For the PlayStation, the R1 button on the controller is what is used to rip the ball away. The timing of the strip is also key. Offensive ball-carriers are more likely to drop the ball when fighting for extra yards or when stood up by another tackler.
The better the defensive player, the more likely they will be to successfully strip the football. Having the Strip Specialist X-factor in Madden NFL 21 can also help. A player like Peanut Tillman from the Chicago Bears, now retired, was amazing at ripping the ball away at the perfect time. T.J Watt led the league in forced fumbles last year as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Offensive players will also try to juke away from defenders in Madden NFL 21, and can even be more vulnerable to big hits when attempting finesse type moves. Using the hit stick, by pressing forward or down on the right stick on the Xbox or PlayStation controller, can also cause fumbles. Devastating blows can help jar the ball loose.
When playing on the offensive side and running with a QB, sliding in Madden NFL 21 can save players from an embarrassing and demoralizing fumble. Additionally, in The Yard, an interception will give a bonus point. No such bonus point exists for fumble recoveries, but because the ball can be lateralled and double passes so often, a strip or forced fumble can still occur with regularity.
Madden NFL 21 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.