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When playing College Football 26, there are lots of mechanics for players to manage. As a result, some can easily be overlooked by players who are not incredibly familiar with the mechanics of the game. One tool available to players that often gets ignored is the Reach For It mechanic.
This tool allows players to stretch the ball forward while being tackled to pick up a few extra yards. It is particularly useful when you are just short of grabbing a first down or TD. To activate this mechanic, you should hold up the right stick when your player begins to fall. The game only allows players to use this mechanic at the start of the falling animation, so timing is key.
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When should you use the Reach For It mechanic in College Football 26?
This game mechanic only activates if you move the right stick up at the right moment. If you do not trigger it at the right time, it will not work, and your player will be tackled as normal. However, when timed correctly, your player will stretch out and gain an extra yard or two. You must activate it within the first half-second after contact.
There are many useful moments in CFB 26 to use this mechanic. Notably, when you are close to the goal line and can stretch to score a TD, it is usually worth it. The same is true when you are close to scoring a first down.
Alternatively, you can use this mechanic on a normal play if your player is falling forward. It can also be helpful in a QB sneak situation.
However, players need to understand that this play comes with some risk. When stretching out, there is a higher risk of your player fumbling the ball. So, you should not try to stretch on every play.
When is it risky to use the Reach For It mechanic?
College Football 26 improves on realism from the previous version of the game. As a result, when you use the Reach For It mechanic, there is a higher chance of fumbling the ball. So, there are some situations you should try to avoid using this mechanic.
Notably, if your player is falling sideways or backwards, it is not worth the risk to stretch. Hits from the side are particularly risky for fumbles when stretching, so avoid stretching in those situations. It is also not a good idea to stretch when there are many defenders around.
