FIFA 22 Best Skill Moves to Learn and Their Controls
The best FIFA 22 Skill Moves to learn are Stepover, Ball Roll, Drag Back, Heel Flick, Four Touch Turn, Skilled Bridge, La Croqueta and First Time Spin, plus Fake Shot and Knock On.
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In brief
AI summaryIn October 2021, Gamer Papers listed the best FIFA 22 Skill Moves with controls for classic settings, assuming you attack from left to right toward the opponent's goal.
FIFA 22's two-star Skill Moves in the list are Stepover, Ball Roll and Drag Back (L1 + R1); Heel Flick is a three-star move.
FIFA 22's four-star Skill Moves are Four Touch Turn, Skilled Bridge and La Croqueta, and First Time Spin (L1 + R1) is the five-star move.
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What Are the Best Skill Moves to Learn in FIFA 22?
The best Skill Moves to learn in FIFA 22 are the ones that beat defenders and make space for yourself. Although this year's game is more about moving the ball effectively than dribbling to death and trying to pull off tricks, you will still want to know them. As part of our FIFA 22 guide, we will introduce the best Skill Moves to learn.
What Are the FIFA 22 Skill Move Controls? FUT and Career Mode
FIFA 22 introduces a handful of new skill moves to learn. For the purposes of this page, we focus on a combination of both new and old techniques to build a list of the best Skill Moves to learn. If you plan on playing a lot of Division Rivals and FUT Champions, you will need these in your arsenal.
All the controls listed below assume you are attacking from left to right, with your player facing the opponent's goal. If you are attacking from a different angle and direction, you need to change the direction you input, otherwise these Skill Moves will not work. You also need to make sure the player you are using has the Required Skill Rating.
FIFA 22 Skill Moves
NOTE: The button information given is for FIFA 22's classic controls. Those who use a different control scheme need to interpret the information below according to their own buttons. Otherwise the moves will not work.
What Are the Best Moves to Use When Attacking?
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Skill Moves
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Skill Rating Stars
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Controls
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Notes
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| Fake Shot | N/A | Circle then X | Technically not a Skill Move but still one of the most useful techniques in the FIFA 22 toolbox, the Fake Shot will allow you to get around defenders and goalkeepers by sending them the wrong way, especially if you dribble out of the move by pushing in the direction you subsequently want to go. |
| Knock On | N/A | R2 + Right stick in the desired dribbling direction | Running with the ball at your feet is slower than running without it, so defenders can easily catch up when you have possession. Use Knock On to push the ball into space and chase it. You can push the ball even further ahead by pushing the right stick twice in your desired dribbling direction. |
| Stepover | ★★ | Right stick right, then rotate clockwise or counterclockwise up or down | Stepovers are moves made by swinging your feet around the ball to annoy and confuse defenders. It is one of CR7's favorite moves. |
| Ball Roll | ★★ | Flick the right stick toward the direction you are going or the opposite way | If you are facing defenders who keep trying to close you down and stop you from getting past, you can use Ball Rolls to keep close control of the ball and change the angle. |
| Drag Back | ★★ | L1 + R1 + Left stick opposite to the direction you are facing, then play in the direction you want to go | If all you do is run directly at your opponents, you will become extremely predictable to defend against in FIFA 22. Stop suddenly with L1 + R1, change your pace by pointing your direction the opposite way, and start heading in the direction you want. |
| Heel Flick | ★★★ | Right stick right, then the opposite way to the left | Similar to Stepovers, the Heel Flick is one of the moves that gets defenders moving and pushes them to make a move on you. If done at the right moment, you can easily get past the opposing defense. |
| Four Touch Turn | ★★★★ | Hold L2 + flick the right stick to the left twice (exactly opposite to the direction you are facing with the left stick) | Although it is a bit slow to perform, the Four Touch Turn can help you change angles and find space, especially in busy areas such as the penalty box. It is also ideal for suddenly changing direction when coming in from the wing. |
| Skilled Bridge | ★★★★ | Hold L2 + press R1 twice | Very similar to the Fake Shot, the Skilled Bridge is a fancy way to open up space and create angles. It is especially effective when you cut in from the wing, as you will shield the ball and win fouls. In the penalty area, it can also cause goalkeepers who try to challenge for the ball to concede a penalty. |
| La Croqueta | ★★★★ | Hold L1 + push the right stick up or down | La Croqueta is an excellent Skill Move for beating defenders and creating space, especially before shots. This animation, which became very useful with FIFA 21 in particular, is one of the moves that will make things much easier against opposing defenses. |
| First Time Spin | ★★★★★ | L1 + R1 | First Time Spin is a skill move that lets you turn the moment you receive the ball and take action without giving the opposing defender time to think. It is one of the moves that should be used especially when entering or inside the penalty area. |
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What Are the Best Skill Moves to Learn in FIFA 22?
The best Skill Moves to learn in FIFA 22 are the ones that beat defenders and make space for yourself. Although this year's game is more about moving the ball effectively than dribbling to death and trying to pull off tricks, you will still want to know them. As part of our FIFA 22 guide, we will introduce the best Skill Moves to learn.
Go to sectionWhat Are the FIFA 22 Skill Move Controls? FUT and Career Mode
FIFA 22 introduces a handful of new skill moves to learn. For the purposes of this page, we focus on a combination of both new and old techniques to build a list of the best Skill Moves to learn. If you plan on playing a lot of Division Rivals and FUT Champions, you will need these in your arsenal. All the controls listed below assume you are attacking from left to right, with your player facing the opponent's goal. If you are attacking from a different angle and direction, you need to change the direction you input, otherwise these Skill Moves will not work. You also need to make sure the player you are using has the Required Skill Rating.
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