The controls for this game vary depending on whether you are playing the offense or defense.
Offense
Kick
Press ( for Classic Controller) to kick the ball toward the Goal. You can also use a fully charged Powerball to flatten anyone unfortunate enough to be in front of you.
Pass
Press ( for Classic Controller) together with to pass the ball to a teammate.
Lateral Counterattack
If an opposing player is attacking you, press ( for Classic Controller) to drop the ball and take out your opponent.
Defense
Tackle
Press ( for Classic Controller) to use one of three types of tackle:
Shoulder Smash – this tackle is the fastest, but it doesn't damage the target. It just slows 'em down. You can make a Shoulder Smash by tapping the button.
Drop Kick – this tackle can take down your opponent. To perform a Drop Kick, release the button after the control arrow has changed color. There are eight variations of the tackle, and each of them are nasty!
Dynamic Bash – can do up to twice the damage of a Drop Kick! Release the button when the control arrow is flashing to perform a Dynamic Bash. There are three variations of this tackle but the killer Corkscrew Spinning Tackle is the most noticeable.
Change Control
Press ( for Classic Controller) to move the Control Arrow to another defensive player.
Flying Bomb
A special tackle taken from an old move in pro-wrestling. Press ( for Classic Controller) to jump up in the air and come smashing down on another player. Use to direct your player in the air.
The controls for this game vary depending on whether you are playing the offense or defense.
(
for Classic Controller) to kick the ball toward the Goal. You can also use a fully charged Powerball to flatten anyone unfortunate enough to be in front of you. 
(
for Classic Controller) together with 
to pass the ball to a teammate. 
for Classic Controller) to drop the ball and take out your opponent.