Passing | Basic pieces of play FIFA 15 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Short pass over the surface

A short pass on the surface of the field is an absolute basic when it comes to building any action - it is necessary for fluent play and moving the ball toward the opposite penalty area. To perform it press the regular pass key and indicate the direction in which the ball is to be passed. Use it while playing the ball in the region of your own goal, to send it as far from your half and as quickly as possible - also you should use series of short passes for quick actions on small areas.

Long pass over the surface

A long pass over the surface is a good way to shift the direction of an action when you are not being attacked or when you see an empty field where you can pass the ball. To perform a long pass, press and hold down the short pass key and specify the direction in which you want to pass the ball.

Lobbed pass

A lobbed pass is especially useful for shifting the direction of an action or when you are trying to offload your players from having to create an attack when they are pressed by opponents. To perform it, press the key for centering and specify the direction in which you want to send the ball. At the same time, pay attention to the strength bar. Remember that this kind of pass should be precise and well-timed.

Perpendicular pass over the surface

A perpendicular pass allows you to quickly shift the tempo of an action by rapidly speeding up the attack along the sides of the field, when you pass to a midfielder who is making a further run, or during actions played near the opposing penalty area, when you see an opportunity to play the ball to the forwarding player who is attempting to escape opposing defenders. To perform a perpendicular pass over the surface, you need to press the perpendicular pass key and select the direction in which you want to send the ball.

Lobbed perpendicular pass

A lobbed perpendicular pass is a good way to avoid defense in the case when you experience problems with finding a gap between defensive players of the other team - it is also a great way to perform a swift counter-attack after a saved corner kick or a successful takeover. To perform a perpendicular lobbed pass, press the perpendicular pass and the modifier - you should also indicate the direction in which the ball is to be sent.