How to Touchback

Touchback can be a strategy that can help set up your team to gain the offensive advantage and better position themselves in Madden NFL 25. Read on to learn how to touchback, as well as why you should consider touchback in Madden NFL 25.

How to Touchback

Touchback at the End Zone

Platform	Button
PC	Press R after catching the ball on the end zone field.
Xbox	Press after catching the ball on the end zone field.
PS	Press after catching the ball on the end zone field.

You could perform an intentional touchback by catching the ball on the end zone field after the opposing team performs a kickoff. Once the ball flies above the field, ensure that the ball's landing target is on the end zone field.

If you've caught the ball, press the Knee button as indicated in the table above to execute an intentional touchback.

List of Controls

The Ball Needs to Land on the End Zone Field For an Intentional Touchback

A touchback is only counted when the ball hits the end zone field. If the ball is caught outside the end zone field, you will Hurdle when you attempt to press the Knee button indicated above.

Why Should You Touchback?

Gain Better Field Position

A touchback is often regarded as a good strategy, as it sets up your team for a better position during the game. This can also provide an advantage to your offensive play, as well as help you gain yardage throughout the game.

Prevent an Advantage From the Opposing Team

Touchback can also prevent the opposing team from gaining the advantage, as it removes the possibility of being tackled by the opposing players if you're trying to gain yardage after catching the ball.

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