EA FC 24 Passing Guide: How to Perform Every Type of Pass Perfectly

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24 / 01 May 2023

FC 24 isn’t just about scoring mad goals; it’s about that build-up play, the sauce, the sizzle before the steak, you know? Let’s break down every advanced pass in the game, so you can serve up that chef’s kiss gameplay.

Speed is Key: Quick Passing

You know the basic pass, right? The ol’ X/A button. But wanna add some nitro to it? Don’t just hold down the pass button; instead, hit the R1/RB button with X/A. That’s your driven pass right there, zipping the ball from one end of the pitch to the other. You tryna switch play real quick or catch the opposition sleeping? This is your go-to. And if you fancy some airtime, R1/RB + square/X gives you the driven lob pass.

Keep It Moving: Pass & Go

Aiming for that Barcelona-style tiki-taka? Then you gotta master the pass and go. Hit L1/LB + X/A, and your player dishes the ball to a mate and jets forward. Mix this with some fancy passes, and your opponent won’t know what hit ‘em. Last few minutes and you’re behind? Use this move with your defenders or full-backs. They’ll hustle up the pitch, giving you more options in attack.

Slide It Through: The Through Pass

Timing’s everything here. Hit it too soon, you get intercepted. Too late, and you’re offside. But nail the timing, and you’re in business. Ready to switch things up? Let’s dive deeper:

Threaded Through Pass: By pressing R1/RB and the through pass button, you add some wicked spin, making it trickier for those pesky defenders. Get that timing spot on, and you’ll be threading the needle like a pro.

Lobbed Through Pass: For those who love catching the opposition off-guard, this is your secret weapon. Launch the ball ahead of your runner with L1/LB and triangle/Y. It’s like sending a gift-wrapped invitation to score. Just ensure your striker has got some wheels on him and watch the magic happen.

Show Some Swag: Flair Passes

Why be basic when you can flex with flair passes? Hit L2/LT + X/A and watch your player whip out some tricks, like backheels or rabonas. Not only does it look sick but it also adds an element of unpredictability…

Serve It Up: Crossing

You’ve danced past defenders and now you’re out wide. What next?? Crossing. But wait! Before you go hammering that ball in, make sure your attackers are on the move. Whip that cross in when they’re charging into the box. And, for some extra spice, mix it up with the pass and go. Your mate will rush into the box, ready to smash it home…

EA Sports FC 24: How to Do Every Cross

Quick Controls Cheatsheet for EA FC 24 (Passing)

Pass Name	PlayStation	Xbox
Ground Pass	X	A
Lob Pass/Cross	Square	X
Through Pass	Triangle	Y
Threaded Through Pass	R1 + Triangle	RB + Y
Driven Ground Pass	R1 + X	RB + A
Lofted Ground Pass	X + X	A + A
Lofted Through Pass	Triangle + Triangle	Y + Y
Backheel Pass	L2 + X	LT + A
Lobbed Through Pass	L1 + Triangle	LB + Y
Driven Lobbed Through Pass	L1 + R1 + Triangle	LB + RB + Y
Driven Lob Pass/Driven Cross	R1 + Square	RB + X
High Lob/High Cross	L1 + Square	LB + X
Flair Pass	L2 + X	LT + A
Flair Lob	L2 + Square	LT + X
Fake Pass	Square, then X + direction	X, then A + direction
Dummy a Pass	L + no direction + R1 hold	L + no direction + RB hold

Fernando Diaz

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