A lob pass, and particularly a well-executed one, can crack open the best of defenses in Madden 26, allowing you to secure an easy touchdown.
As a player, you have different pass options when trying to shift the ball to your teammates. Lob passes, like their names suggest, are usually thrown high into the air with the objective of making the ball travel to your receiver. However, you'll want to learn and master the basics to ensure that your pass doesn't convert into a turnover.
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How to perform a lob pass in Madden 26
The lob pass is distinctively different from the bullet pass, which is used more frequently. Unlike the bullet pass, the lob pass has a lot more air behind it when executed with the required amount of force. The controls are the same irrespective of your preferred passing style in the game.
- Snap the ball to your QB.
- Tap the icon of the player you want to pass. Just tap, and make sure not to keep the icon pressed to open the power button.
If you keep the button pressed, you'll either make a touch pass or a bullet pass. What you need to master is the aspect of timing: when you should hit the lob pass.
When should you throw a lob pass in Madden 26?
The lob pass is supposed to be used in specific situations. You should only go for this type of pass if your runner is well ahead of the man marking him. If the defender is close, a slow pass is only going to be easier to intercept. As such, the chances of a turnover will rise.
This pass is perfect when you want your receiver to receive the ball in an advanced position from where he is at the time of the throw. But always be aware of the defense, and use this pass when you're trying to move up and gain yards actively. Also, you could opt for this pass if you've receivers with excellent vertical jump stats, as they will have better chances of success while gathering the ball.
Ultimately, the lob pass, if overused, becomes a problem. Its best chance of success is to use it at the moment when your runner is almost guaranteed to beat his marker in terms of pace.
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