Chip shots are one of the most stylish and flamboyant types of shots in the world of soccer, with the sight of a striker deftly lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper and into the net never failing to get a crowd roaring. They are also one of the best tools a pro Fifa player can have in their arsenal, with the chip not only allowing players to flex their coolness under pressure but also seriously get under their opponent in the process. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about how to perform the perfect chip shot in Fifa 22.
What Is A Chip Shot?
In the soccer world, a chip (or ‘lob’) shot is a type of shot that relies on an attacker kicking the ball over the goalkeeper, rather than placing it around them into the net.
A chip shot is most commonly done by a player getting the nose and bridge of their foot underneath the ball, and scooping it up into the air.
Whilst the shot certainly is an eye-catcher and can completely take a goalie out of the game, the lack of power can make it one of the most high-risk options an attacker can opt for.
How do you perform a chip shot in Fifa 22?
In FIFA 22, a chip shot is performed by holding and pressing the respective button combinations:
Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S: LB+B
PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5: L1+O
Nintendo Switch: L+A
Just like with every other type of shot in Fifa 22, knowing exactly when the right time to whip out the chip shot is a crucial component behind converting chances into goals.
Tips for chipping shots in Fifa 22
There are few things more soul-crushing in a competitive game of Fifa than seeing a limp chip attempt land in the keeper’s arms, so here are some of the best tips on getting the shot right.
There’s a significant margin for error with chip shots, with too much power seeing the ball fly over the ball, and too little seeing it easily collected by the keeper. It’s also the shot the requires the most amount of set-up behind it, with it only being the viable option in a select set of circumstances.
Usually, the best time to bring out the chip shot is when 1-on-1 with the goalkeeper rushing out with plenty of space around the attacker. The goalkeeper should be as far off his line or as close to going to ground as possible, leaving as little room as possible for them to get back and catch the ball in the air.
There’s also the opportunity to whip out a chipped shot when the ball is on the penalty spot with a panenka penalty. A panenka penalty is the ultimate cheek move in Fifa, requiring a steely nerve and smart execution to get spot on.
Like with the shot in open play, a panenka penalty requires an acute sense of game awareness to get right, as getting it wrong will leave even the most veteran of players with egg on their face.
