FC 25 Dribbling Guide – How to Dribble in EA Sports FC
When playing a match in the FC 25 video game, dribbling is essential. In FC 25, scoring requires effectively dribbling past your opponent and maintaining possession of the ball. The better your dribbling skills, the easier it will be to control the game and create scoring opportunities.
Basic Dribbling Moves
To become a pro player in FC 25, mastering the dribbling controls is essential. Here’s a list of basic dribbling maneuvers and their controls in FC 25. Make sure to memorize and familiarize yourself with these controls. The Practice Arena in FC 25 is an excellent place to try them out and hone your dribbling skills.
DRIBBLING CONTROLS
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
|---|---|---|
| Move / Dribble / Carry the ball | L | L |
| Protect Ball | L2 | LT |
| Skill Moves | R | R |
| Special Powers (Volta Football only) | R1 | RB |
| Simple Skill Moves (Volta Football only) | L1 Press and Hold + L + Direction | LB Press and Hold + L + Direction |
| Simple Flicks (Volta Football only) | R3 + L + Direction | R3 + L + Direction |
| Taunts (VOLTA FOOTBALL only) | L + no direction + R2 Hold Down | L + no direction + RT Hold Down |
| Sprint / Fast Dribble | R2 Hold Down + Direction | RT Hold Down + Direction |
| Controlled Sprint | R1 Hold Down + Direction | RB Hold Down + Direction |
| Strafe Dribble | L1 + L | LB + L |
| Agile Dribble | L2 + R2 | LT + RT |
| Orbit Dribble | L2 + L1 + L + Direction | LT + LB + L + Direction |
| Let Ball Run | R1 Press and Hold + L (Away From Ball) | RB Press and Hold + L (Away From Ball) |
| Shield / Jockey | L2 Hold Down + Direction | LT Hold Down + Direction |
| First Touch / Knock-On | R2 + R + Flick Twice and Hold Direction | RT + R + Flick Twice and Hold Direction |
| Controlled First Touch / Effort Touch | R2 + R (Flick in any Direction) or R + Direction (Hold) | RT + R (Flick in any Direction) or R + Direction (Hold) |
| Stop Ball | R2 + no direction | RT + no direction |
| Jostle (Ball In Air) | L2 | LT |
| Stop and Face Goal | L + no direction + L1 | L + no direction + LB |
| Disguised First Touch | R1 Press and Hold + L (Towards Ball) | RB Press and Hold + L (Towards Ball) |
| Set Up Touch | R1 + R + Direction (Hold) | RB + R + Direction (Hold) |
| Fake Pass | ▢ then X + direction | X then A + direction |
| Fake Shot | ◯ then X + direction | B then A + direction |
| Time Your Shot | ◯ + ◯ [Timed] | B + B [Timed] |
| Dummy a Pass | L + no direction + R1 Press and Hold | L + no direction + RB Press and Hold |
| Trigger Run | L1 | LB |
| Call for Support | R1 | RB |
| Pass and Go | L1 + X | LB + A |
| Pass and Move | X or △ or ▢ + R + Direction (Hold) | A or Y or X + R + Direction (Hold) |
| Directional Runs | Tap L1 + R or R1 + R (Flick in any Direction) | Tap LB + R or RB + R (Flick in any Direction) |
| Player Lock | L + R | L + R |
| Switching (Player Lock) | R (Flick in any Direction) | R (Flick in any Direction) |
| Hard Super Cancel | L1 + R1 + L2 + R2 | LB + RB + LT + RT |
Basic Moves
As for basic dribbling, you need to be good at these moves:
- Carrying the Ball (L stick)
- Skill Moves (R stick)
- Protecting the Ball (L2/LT)
- Fast Dribbling (Holding R2/RT)
- Controlled Sprint (R1/RB Hold Down + Direction)
To carry the ball and pass your opponent you can just use the L stick. Using the R stick will also help you to do skill moves. Familiarizing yourself with the skill moves will also help you perform the dribbling very well.
The first step in dribbling is to protect the ball by pressing the L2/LT button. Sprinting, achieved by holding the R2/RT button while moving, helps you get past opponents. Additionally, slow dribbling, done by holding the L1/LB button, can be useful for creating extra space to take a shot or make a pass.
Do More Skill Moves
Mastering additional skill moves can greatly enhance your dribbling success. Familiarize yourself with all the available skill moves and practice them regularly. Remember, skill moves are categorized by the player’s star rating, so focus on mastering those that match your player’s abilities.
Have More Dribblers in Your Team
A player with a higher dribbling attribute (DRI) will perform better when dribbling. In Ultimate Team, aim to have at least two players with high dribbling ratings on your squad. If you’re not playing Ultimate Team, select your best dribblers for positions where you need to frequently maneuver the ball.