Simple And Effective Skill Moves In FIFA 23

Skills are a crucial part of FIFA 23 and can make a big difference against the best players. Using these skill moves effectively can be the difference between creating a big chance and giving up possession cheaply. There are plenty of skill moves to choose from in the game, so we will show you three simple but effective special moves.

The Drag Back, a two-star skill move

A drag back is a skill move that allows you to change direction quickly. In football, it is sometimes referred to as the Cruyff turn, named after the legendary Dutch player Johann Cruyff who made the famous move back in the 1990s. Successfully pulling one off will see your player change direction 180 degrees and put space between them and the defender, which means you can then put in a cross or take a shot.

To drag back in FIFA 23, you need to hold both R1 and L1 on PS (LB and RB on Xbox) while moving the left stick in the opposite direction to where your player with the ball is moving. This flexibility makes the special move so effective and unpredictable, making the opponent can't guess in which direction it will continue.

The Fake Shot, a one-star skill move

The three types of fake shots you can perform in FIFA 23 can be used in different scenarios to buy yourself a bit of time and space to whip in a cross or take a shot on goal. The normal version is great if you want to keep the ball under close control. The running version allows you to change direction quickly while sprinting, while the acceleration fake shot is a longer animation but can buy your player a ton of space and time to have a shot on goal or whip a cross into the box. You can fake a shoot on FIFA 23 by pressing Circle (PS) or X (Xbox), and then, right as you are about to shoot the ball, selecting a direction and pressing X (PS or A (Xbox). Almost everyone has tried the fake shot, the classic shot illusion.

It is important to point out that, to successfully perform the move, we recommend that you make use of the best overall players in the game, as they will have a higher chance of actually scoring after performing it, as well as more control of the ball. The top five-star skill rating players like Kylian Mbappe(1,049,000 FIFA 23 Coins) can perform the Fake Shot easily in a match.

The Ball Roll, a two-star skill move

Knowing how to use the ball roll is crucial if you want to get past defenders. All you have to do is hold the Right Stick perpendicular to the direction that the player is currently facing. If they are facing right, move and hold the Right Stick up and down to do the Ball Roll.

The Ball Roll can be used in the midfield, the box, and in the wing area. It's most effective in the box and the wing. There is a lot of space to move around in the midfield, which reduces the effectiveness of the move. Remember, to perform a ball roll, you must hold the stick down for a short time. The longer you hold it down, the more ball rolls you will perform. Also, the perfect time to use this skill is when a defender is trying to tackle you and steal the ball away. You can use the ball roll to simply drag the ball away from them and position yourself for a better shot.

These are the Simple And Effective Skill Moves In FIFA 23. The technique can feel alien without active practice, but most skills can be picked up in minutes.