How to One-Hand Catch in Madden 26

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American Football offers numerous chances for breathtaking plays, such as a return kick that covers more than 80 yards resulting in a touchdown, or a quarterback and receiver connecting for an extraordinary Hail Mary pass. Yet, even when the distances aren’t as grand, there’s still room for exhilarating and eye-catching moments within Madden NFL 26. If you aim to mimic those high-profile plays with your preferred wide receiver, you may wish to execute a one-handed catch in Madden 26, demonstrating the exceptional skill and reliability of their hands.

How to One-Handed Catch in Madden 26

A Couple of Things to Keep in Mind

To catch a pass with just one hand using a controller, press and hold the L1 button on PS5 or the LB button on Xbox once the ball is in flight toward your wide receiver, who was thrown the ball by the Quarterback. Time your press carefully, especially for longer throws, as the ball can move swiftly.

As a gamer, here’s how I’d approach catching that one-handed beauty: To pull off a one-handed catch, remember a couple key points. Firstly, the ball shouldn’t be close to your body; if it lands right on your chest, you’ll need both hands to secure it. For me, the trick is making the QB toss it towards either side of me and high in the air, like a lob pass. This gives me enough time to extend that one hand and show off my skills!

Even in such cases, it’s not always certain that a one-handed catch can be executed flawlessly. Typically, catching with just one hand involves greater risk due to the obvious complications. The probability increases for the receiver to drop the ball or for a defender to knock it loose during a one-handed catch attempt, especially when there’s tight coverage. Therefore, if you aim to make such a spectacular grab, ensure your receiver has ample open space and the pass is delivered in a spot that keeps defenders at bay, thus enhancing the odds of success.

When evaluating a wide receiver’s skills in Madden 26, it’s important to remember that their Spectacular Catch rating significantly impacts their ability to perform one-handed catches effectively. For instance, a player like Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb, who has a high Spectacular Catch rating of 98, will find it much simpler to pull off such a catch compared to a player such as Tank Dell from the Texans, whose rating is lower at 84.

Having a fast wide receiver can also make it easier to get into open space on their runs.

In the gaming world, I’ve found that in simulation-style games, the thrill of a Spectacular Catch really shines. That’s because, compared to other game styles, it’s here where your player ratings significantly influence the overall gameplay experience.

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2025-08-08 10:36