EA FC 26 features an intensive passive system that can help you strategize your play. A different pass style is used to successfully pass the ball around or through the defender, or even before the defender can intercept or interrupt it. Here we will go through all the passing moves, controls, and the best passing moves to perform in EA FC 26.
All Passive Move Controls
Here is the list of all passive moves in EA FC 26 and their controls on Xbox and PlayStation.
- Normal Pass: Here, you press the X button (PlayStation) and A (Xbox) to perform the normal passing move.
- Pinged Pass: You must press R1 + X (PlayStation) and RB + A (Xbox), then pass the ball. You will perform a Pinged pass, also known as a driven pass. One of the best passing styles in the game, perfect for any player who has the Pinged Pass Playstyle.
- Pass & Go: Here, you need to press L1+ X (PlayStation) and LB + A (Xbox) buttons, and pass the ball to get Pass &Go.
- Swerve Pass: Holding the L2 + X (PlayStation) and LT + A (Xbox)will allow you to Swerve Pass the ball. This pass adds a bit of curve to the normal pass.
- Lofted Pass: Double-tapping X (PlayStation) and A (Xbox) will allow you to perform Lofted Pass. The ball will be in the air when it is being passed from one player to another, a perfect passing style for tight encounters.
- Through Pass: Here, you need to press the Triangle (PlayStation) and Y button (Xbox) to perform a Through Pass.
- Lofted Through Pass: Double-tapping Triangle (PlayStation) and Y (Xbox) will allow you to perform a Lofted Through Pass, which is seen as the best passing move in the game.
- Lob Through Pass: Pressing L1 + Triangle (PlayStation) and LB + Y (Xbox) will help you execute a Lob Through Pass.
- Flair Through Pass: Pressing L2 + Triangle (PlayStation) and LT + Y (Xbox) adds a bit of power to it to perform Flair Through Pass. If you add power to this move, then you can perform a Sweave Through Pass.
- Precision Pass: When you press the R1 + Triangle (PlayStation) and RB + Y (Xbox), you will perform a Precision Pass.
- High Cross: Pressing L1+ Square (PlayStation) and LB + X (Xbox), you will do a High Cross. Here, the player kicks the ball higher to pass it to the other player.
- Driven Cross: Holding R1 & L1 + Square (PlayStation) and RB & LB + X (Xbox) will help you perform a Driven Cross.
- Ground Cross: Double-tapping Square (PlayStation) and X (Xbox) will lead to Ground Cross.
- You can also merge Driven Cross with Ground Cross by Holding R1 & L1 + Double-Tapping Square (PlayStation) and RB & LB + Double-Tapping X(Xbox).
Best Passing Styles in FC 26
Lofted Through Pass
Action: Double-tapping Triangle (PlayStation) and Y (Xbox)
While the first button of the double-tap determines the power, the second one is for quick pass. When you are passing the ball to another player, but there is a defender on your way to intercept, performing a Lofted Through Pass will help you to easily pass the ball to another player. When you are performing Lofted Through Pass, the ball will get lifted in the air as opposed to the normal passing move. This makes it harder for the defender to intercept the ball.
If the player you are going to pass the ball to is surrounded by two defenders, then you can opt for a Lofted Through Pass to pass the ball. Here, your player character will pass the ball into the empty space between two defenders close to your teammate. Mix that with the ball being lifted in the air from this pass move, and you can easily tell how powerful the Lofted Through Pass will be in the game.
Pinged Pass or Driven Pass
Action: R1 + X on PlayStation and RB +A on Xbox
The best thing about Driven Pass is its quickness; you will pass the ball far more quickly than a common pass. If you don’t want your defender to predict your move, this pass is perfect. It is difficult for the opponent to intercept the ball when you perform a Pinged or Driven pass. A normal pass might not be better, as it could easily be tackled because of the slow movement.
Lob Through Pass
Action: L1 + Triangle on PlayStation and LB + Y on Xobox
Use the Lob Through Pass the ball to the teammate who is setting to break the opponent’s defense line. Here, you can press the buttons to execute a Lob Through Pass. If players A, B, and C are on the ground, and C is planning to break the defense line, quickly pass the ball from A to B, then you can use the Lob Through Pass to pass the ball from B to C.
The move will push the ball up in the air to the other player on his spot. In order to throw a consistent Lob Through Pass, you must press the Triangle on PlayStation or the Y on Xbox button twice after L1 and LB.
Driven Ground Cross
Action: Holding R1 & L1 + Double-Tapping Square (PlayStation) and RB & LB + Double-Tapping X(Xbox).
Basically, what we are doing here is curving the ball around the defender to the other player on our team. Normal through passes are good, but the Driven Ground Pass curve aspect of it is what makes this passing style more preferable. Any defender plannign ot intercept your passing will have a difficult time doing it, since all will curve and go directly to the feet of the other player.
Are you having trouble performing the Low Driven Shot in EA FC 26? Then worry not, we have a guide to help you figure out the move and utilize it properly to master the shot.
