EA Sports FC 24: How to Score Long Shots (Controls)

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24, Game Controls & Hotkeys / 25 May 2023

Alright, so you’ve hopped into EA Sports FC 24 and you’re aiming to perfect those long shots? Don’t sweat it; we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into the tips and tricks that’ll get you scoring screamers in no time…

Angles Are Everything

Nailing the angle is key. It’s like getting the perfect picture for the ‘gram. Find that sweet spot where you’re neither too straight on nor too wide.

Footwork Matters

Left-footed Players: Your best shot is typically from the right side of the pitch. Though there’s nothing stopping you from trying the left, it’s a bit riskier.

Right-footed Players: Keep it to the left side. It’s just how the ball rolls!

Know Your Players’ Strengths

Player ratings ain’t just for show. Roll with the big dogs like Benzema, Mbappé, Lewandowski, or De Bruyne. These dudes got the long shot ratings to back it up. If you’re trying to score from downtown with someone rated below 76, you might as well shoot your shot with that crush who’s way outta your league. Sometimes miracles happen, but, ya know, don’t count on it.

Know what each player brings to the table:

Positioning: This tells you how good your player is at finding space. Note: doesn’t affect set pieces.

Finishing: This focuses on accuracy inside the box. Doesn’t account for long shots or headers.

Shot Power: It’s all about the strength behind each shot.

Long Shots: Basically, the opposite of finishing. This is for those outside-the-box moments of glory.

Volleys: Those sweet, sweet air shots.

Penalties: A player’s proficiency from the spot.

Power Calibration

Aim for around three bars of power. Overdoing it sends your shot into orbit, and underdoing it…well, it’s just sad.

Controls

Get familiar with these:

Chip Shot:

PS4/PS5: L1 + Circle

Xbox: LB + B

Fake Shot:

PS4/PS5: Circle then X + Direction

Xbox: Circle then A + Direction

Finesse Shot:

PS4/PS5: R1 + Circle

Xbox: RB + B

Downward Header/Low Shot:

PS4/PS5: L1 + R1 + Circle + Tap Circle

Xbox: LB + RB + B + Tap B

Regular Shot:

PS4/PS5: Circle

Xbox: B

Power Shot:

Hold down L1 + R1 (or LB + RB for the Xbox) and then give that Circle/B button some love. It’s a power-packed shot waiting to be unleashed…

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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