EA Sports FC 24: How to Cancel a Pass or Shot

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24 / 13 May 2023

So, ever been in the heat of the moment, and then realized, “Wait, that’s not the move!”? EA Sports FC 24’s got you covered. Canceling passes or shots can be the difference between losing possession and setting up a game-winning play. Let’s see how you can ace this skill.

Power Shot Cancel

If you’re about the mind games and catching your opponent off-guard, the power shot cancel is your go-to move. Here’s how you’ll pull it off:

Set it Up: Start by holding R1/RB + L1/LB. This preps your player.

Activate: Press O/B to initiate the power shot.

The Cancel: Before the shot fully engages, quickly press R2/RT + L2/LT. This interrupts the animation, leaving opponents expecting a shot that never comes.

It’s all about the surprise element here. When opponents see you lining up for that power shot, they’ll often commit to a block or tackle. That’s your chance to smoothly dribble past them.

Skill Move Cancel

Adding the skill move cancel to your repertoire can give you an edge in those nail-biting 1v1s:

The Move: Kick things off with your chosen skill move.

The Cancel: During the animation, press R2/RT + L2/LT. This cuts the move short and can throw off a defender’s timing.

Top FIFA players often use this move in their playbook, and for a good reason—it’s a difference-maker…

General Cancel Technique

Sometimes, you just need to stop a pass or shot altogether. EA Sports FC 24 has made it intuitive:

To pull the plug, simply press L2 (for PS4 & PS5) or LT (for Xbox) in combination with R2/RT. Keep control and continue your dribble. And remember as always, timing is everything. You might face some lag here and there, so keep those reflexes sharp…

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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