Instead of icons, you'll go through the available receivers using buttons B (or the circle). This is a classic touch that is, after years of playing Mut 25 coins requires some time to get used to. However, Madden veterans need not worries, as you'll be able to turn on the passing of icons if you wish to.

The default controls of NFL Tour will encourage button mashing in a certain way. For example, when you're controlling defensive linemen you'll need to press repeatedly the button A to cut through an offensive line to chase ahead of the quarterback. If you're running the ball, you'll be asked to push buttons to force through the possibility of being tackled. In addition, there's the counter and reverse system that adds an completely new level of interaction when running using the ball.

This is the procedure: When an individual who handles the ball is approached by a defender you'll be able to reverse the tackle by pressing the button. A pop-up icon will appear that will display the window of time it takes to complete the reverse. Reversals can be defeated by the opponent by pressing the button X. There's a subtle element of timing in determining who is the winner of the reversal/counter matchup, above the simple twitch mechanism that presses the button at just the appropriate time. The person who gets hit is the first to reverse the action however the person initiating the strike (in this instance the ball's carrier) is always the best chance of getting the most from the contact.

This means that when you are running the ball you're always looking to make contact first with the button A. Furthermore every contact can cause a slowdown in the ball's carrier. This allows the opponent sufficient time to catch up, and then try to knock him down which can lead to another mini-game of counter/reversal. Minigames aren't played at every scrimmage play buy Madden nfl 25 coins however they're often enough to keep the game fascinating every time you shoot the ball.