Below you will find all the controls for Mario Tennis Aces on the Nintendo Switch console.
| Button | Moves | Notes |
| A | Topspin Shot | Ball will bounce higher after hitting the ground. |
| B | Slice Shot | Hit the ball with a very narrow curve. |
| Y | Flat Shot | Increase shot speed. |
| Up + X | Lob | The ball moves slower, but goes much higher in the air and has a wider curve. |
| Down + X | Drop Shot | The ball bounces very low to the ground and drops much faster. |
| Right Analog Stick | Trick Shot | You can also trigger a Trick Shot with the Left Analog Stick and tapping X twice. |
| R or ZR | Zone Shot | With at least one-third of your Energy Gauge, stand on a star point and hold R or ZR. |
| L or ZL | Special Shot | Super move that can be performed once you have a full Energy Gauge. |
| Double Tap | Power Shot | Press A, B or Y twice to execute a Power Shot. |
| Hold R | Zone Speed | After the opponent hits the ball, hold R to consume your Energy Gauge and slow down time. |
| Hold A, B or Y | Charge Shot | As soon as the opponent hits the ball, hold down your shot button to slow your movement and charge your shot to become more powerful. |