Mario Strikers: Battle League

List of Controls

Mario Strikers: Battle League Walkthrough Team

Last updated on: June 15, 2022 04:05 AM

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Mario Strikers: Battle League can be played in different Controller Types and even with a single Joy-Con. Read on to see the full list of controls and all available Controller Types!

List of Contents

List of Controls
Standard Controls
Solo Horizontal Grip Controls
Can You Change the Controller Buttons?
Mario Strikers: Battle League Related Guides

List of Controls

Standard Controls

Controls	Action
	Move
/ (or shake controller)	Dodge
	Shoot
	Pass
	Use Item
	Lob Pass Tackle (Without the Ball)
/	Switch Character (Without the Ball)
	Dash
+	Free Lob Pass (With the Ball)
+	Free Pass (With the Ball)
	Pause Menu

These are the standard controls for Mario Strikers: Battle League. While there are three standard Controller Types, namely for Handheld Mode, Dual-Controller Grip, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, all share the same controls.

Solo Horizontal Grip Controls

Left Joy-Con

Controls	Action
	Move
Shake Controller	Dodge
	Shoot
	Pass
	Use Item
	Lob Pass Tackle (Without the Ball)
	Switch Character (Without the Ball)
	Dash
+	Free Lob Pass (With the Ball)
+	Free Pass (With the Ball)
	Pause Menu

Right Joy-Con

Controls	Action
	Move
Shake Controller	Dodge
	Shoot
	Pass
	Use Item
	Lob Pass Tackle (Without the Ball)
	Switch Character (Without the Ball)
	Dash
+	Free Lob Pass (With the Ball)
+	Free Pass (With the Ball)
	Pause Menu

Mario Strikers: Battle League can also be played with a single Joy-Con controller! The Solo Horizontal Grip Controller Type is ideal for people who want to play two-player mode using a pair of Joy-Cons.

Can You Change the Controller Buttons?

Using Nintendo Switch's Button Mapping

Mario Strikers: Battle League - Change Controls
You cannot change the controller buttons in-game, but it is possible if you tweak the Nintendo Switch's controls directly. Go to Settings and find Controllers and Sensors to change the button mapping.

How to Change Button Mapping

From the Home screen, open up System Settings.
Go down to Controllers and Sensors, and select Change Button Mapping.
Select the controller you wish to remap.
This is only compatible with Joy-Con Controllers, Pro Controllers, and the Nintendo Switch Lite.
Remap the buttons inputs you need and you can save it as a preset.

Recommended Controllers

Pro Controller for Comfort

Mario Strikers Battle League - Pro Controller

It is highly recommended to play Mario Strikers: Battle League on a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller especially if you plan on gaming for long periods of time due to its ergonomics compared to the Joy-Cons, both solo or on the dual-controller grip.

Solo Joy-Con for Local Multiplayer

Mario Strikers Battle League - Solo Horizontal Grip

The best way to play with your friends is by using solo Joy-Cons per person. As each Switch comes with two Joy-Cons, this allows you to include as amny people as possible while reducing the amount of extra controllers.
The only downside is that it's not the most comfortable way of playing the game, especially if you plan on doing competitive matches.

Controller Compatibility and Best Controller to Use

Mario Strikers: Battle League Related Guides

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Beginner's Tips and Guides

Beginner's Guide
Best Team Composition	Stat Explanation Guide
List of Hyper Strikes	Best Gear for Each Character
Coin Farming Guide: How to Earn Money Quickly	Galactic Mode Guide
Multiplayer Features	Beginner's Guide to Winning Matches
How to Earn Tokens	How to Get the Ball Quickly at the Start of the Match
Formation Positions Explained	What is Golden Goal?
How to Practice Without CPUs	Rules and How to Play
How to Increase Division Rank	List of Unlockables
List of Teams: Can You Change Team Names?	How to Access the Game Guide
Season Achievements Guide	-
System, Settings, & Controls
List of Controls	Manual Vs Auto Switching
Best Settings	Controller Compatibility and Best Controller to Use
How to Play with 8 Players	How to Pause the Game: Can You Pause Online?

Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks

Techniques

Useful Techniques
How to Do a Hyper Strike	How To Score Goals Effectively
How to Dodge	How to Do an Aimed Shot
How to Defend Effectively	How to Do a Team Tackle
How to Intercept a Lobbed Pass	How to Perform Perfect Actions
How to Do Charged Shots	Dribbling Guide
Shooting Guide	Passing Guide
Tackling Guide	-