There are few ways of slotting away a finish quite as stylish as a finesse shot. Compared to the tried-and-tested method of smashing your laces through the ball, finesse shots are the epitome of cool and composed under pressure. These shots are also incredibly popular in Fifa, often dominating the competitive meta as one of the most powerful ways of scoring goals in the game.
With that in mind, check out our latest Fifa 23 guide as we run through how to perform the best finesse shots!
What Are Finesse Shots?
As mentioned above, finesse shots in football are strikes that emphasize precision over power. They are performed by using the outside of the foot to wrap around the ball and curl it around the goalkeeper, usually into a corner of the goal out of reach.
How To Take Finesse Shots In Fifa 23
In Fifa 23, a finesse shot is performed with the following button combinations:
Xbox: RB+B
Playstation: R1+O
PC Keyboard: D
Nintendo Switch: R+A
Like with every shot in Fifa, finesse shots need to be performed with the left analog stick for direction and require precise timing for a successful finish.
Finesse Shot Tips For Fifa 23
The major risk involved with finesse shots is how easy it is for players to be tackled mid-attempt. Finesse shots are the only efforts that won’t see an attacker naturally shielding the ball, which means a bit more time and space is required to perform them.
However, the most crucial part of how to perform finesse shots properly is always being aware of what foot the attacker favors. The aim of a finesse shot is to widen the angles in play and caress the ball out of the goalkeeper’s reach. Because of this, having a right-footed player attempting a finesse shot from a very tight angle on the right-hand side of the pitch will only result in the ball being tamely passed into the ‘keeper’s hands.
Best Times To Use Them
Knowing how to perform every shot in Fifa is one thing, but being able to distinguish the best times to use each of them is what separates the best players from the rest. In the case of finesse shots, these attempts are best saved for when a player has space and angles to play with. 1v1s are generally pretty good, especially when the goalkeeper is off their line.
Finesse shots in Fifa 22 were especially prolific, which prompted EA to nerf them in this year’s game.
Nevertheless, these are some of the best shot types in the game this year, so take the time to experiment against players and the AI to get a proper feel on how to be most effective with finesse attempts in Fifa 23!
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