All-22 Bowl: keyboard quick reference
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys or W A S D | Move your player |
| 1–5 | Throw to the corresponding receiver |
| Space or J | A action: snap, throw, juke, dive tackle or kick, depending on context |
| Shift or K | B action: next target, stiff-arm, switch, fair catch or onside, depending on context |
| Esc or P | Pause |
| M | Toggle sound |
| Enter | Pick or confirm in menus |
The numbers shown on the field and play cards identify receivers. Context-sensitive buttons do different jobs in different play states.
All-22 Pro: keyboard quick reference
| Situation | Input | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before snap | Space / Tab | Snap / audible |
| Before snap | H + 1–5 | Hot route a receiver |
| Passing | 1–5 | Tap for a bullet; hold for a lob to that receiver |
| Passing | C / Shift | Throw away / scramble; read-option keep at the mesh |
| Ball carrier | Q / E | Juke left / right |
| Ball carrier | F / R / T | Spin / stiff arm / truck |
| Ball carrier | C / Shift | Dive or QB slide / sprint |
| Defense | F / Space | Tackle / switch player |
| Defense | R / E / Shift | Hit stick / swat / sprint |
| Kicking | Space three times | Start the kick, set power, then accuracy |
| Game | Esc or P / V / M | Pause / change camera / mute |
T also calls a timeout between plays. For kicking, aim before the kick; Tab selects normal, squib or onside at kickoff. C handles a punt fair catch or end-zone kneel. The original How to Play menu is the reference if controls change.
Touch controls on a phone or tablet
Both games have a Touch tab in How to Play. Bowl shows a left-thumb joystick where you touch, context-sensitive A/B buttons, receiver buttons in the pocket and a pause button. Its instructions recommend landscape.
Pro uses a floating stick on the left half and buttons that change with the play. Before the snap, A snaps, B audibles, X sets a hot route and Y calls a timeout. Receiver buttons replace those controls during passing: tap for a bullet and hold for a lob. The other play states have their own action labels.
Builder controls are separate
- Click a player to replace them; hover to view their stats on desktop.
- Drag one player onto another to swap their positions in the free Builder.
- On touch, tap to swap a player and press and hold for stats.
- Save Image exports a lineup picture; Copy Link shares the original-game lineup.
If keys do not respond, click inside the game window and close any open search or menu. Check the loading and popup help if the original game did not open.
Quick answers
How do I throw a lob in Pro?
Hold the receiver’s number key or touch receiver button. Tapping sends a bullet pass.
Why does Space do different things?
Bowl uses context-sensitive actions, while Pro also changes available actions by play state. Consult the controls for the selected game and current situation.