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Earlier this week EA Sports released a brand new gameplay trailer for FIFA 22, showcasing the games new HyperMotion technology, as well as a number of other next-gen gameplay additions.
The trailer itself was sort of hype, but what truly caught the eye and the imagination of many long-time players was the gameplay deep dive Pitch Notes released alongside the trailer. This provided a comprehensive look at many of the newest features such as changes to the attacking and defending systems, tactical configurations, dribbling and skill moves, and much more.
It has sent tongues wagging, and in preparation for its 1st October release, we are breaking down each of these core components with complete overviews of all the new and retained systems in each of these key gameplay mechanics.
You’ve landed on our advanced dribbling and skill moves guide, but as mentioned we also have guides for attacking, defending, custom tactics, and much more.
It must be noted, many of the latest and greatest features are next-gen (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) only and to offer the most comprehensive guide we will be taking this edition as standard.
FIFA 22 advanced dribbling and skill moves guide - an overview
FIFA 22 is set to drastically revamp dribbling, with players able to turn quicker and move faster than ever before. Certain players can also decelerate quicker than others, allowing for a greater level of control after a full sprint.
Players will also be able to ride tackles better than before, depending on the way your player is moving when the challenge comes in.
Several skill moves are also being nerfed including FIFA 21's over-powered Bridge and Directional Nutmegs. Skill move cancel will also no longer work for the La Croquetta, Elastico, Reverse Elastico, and Scoop Turn.
All new skill moves
FIFA 22 will introduce at least five new skill moves and dribbles
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Four Touch Turn: Hold L2/LT + Flick RS Back + Flick RS Back
- Explosive Sprint: R2/RT when Sprinting
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Skilled Bridge: Hold L2/LT + Double Tap R1/RB
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First Time Spin: Hold L1/LB + R1/RB as the ball comes towards the player first time
- Super Knock On: double flick RS forward.
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Scoop Turn Fake: Hold LS in the opposite direction after doing a forward Scoop Turn
- Manual Dink Dribble Touch: Press R3 during a dribble to perform a dink touch while dribbling, perfect for avoiding the defender’s leg.
Certain skill moves can also be made the first time when receiving the ball.
The skill moves that can be performed first time include:
- Stepovers
- Body Feints
- Bridge/Directional Nutmeg.
These moves will be harder to pull off than if you were just dribbling, and will not work from driven passes.
Nerfs and buffs
The following has been taken from the FIFA 22 pitch notes for gameplay:
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Removed Skill Move Cancel for La Croquetta, Elastico, Reverse Elastico, and Scoop Turn.
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Reduced animation speed for Bridge and Directional Nutmegs.
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Drag Back Spin, Four Touch Turn, and Stepovers can now be cancelled (LT + RT).
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Drag to Drag Skill Move can now be triggered by holding RS backward.
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The Heel to Heel Skill Move is more difficult to successfully perform.
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New animations for Directional Nutmeg 90 degree turns.
Existing skill moves
Alongside the new skill moves, there are also the existing ones. For those not in the know, players are assigned a star rating for their dribbling ability. Every player can do the 1 Star moves, while almost all can do 2. From 3 upwards they get increasingly more intricate, with only the absolute top ballers in world football able to pull of the 5 Star.
1 Star
| Skill | PS4/PS5 | Xbox One/Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge | Tap R1 x2 | Tap RB x2 |
| Directional Nutmeg | Hold L1 + R1 + RS direction | Tap LB + RB + RS direction |
| Standing Ball Juggle | L2 + Tap R1 | Hold LT + Tap RB |
| Open Up Fake Shot Left/Right | Hold L1 + Tap Square then Tap X and move LS top left/right | Hold LB + Tap X then Tap A and move LS top left/right |
| Flick Up | Hold L1 + Tap R3 | Hold LB + Tap R3 |
2 Star
| Skill | PS4/PS5 | Xbox One/Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Feint Forward and Turn | Flick RS down x2 | Flick RS down x2 |
| Body Feint Right/Left | Flick RS right/left | Flick RS right/left |
| Stepover Right/Left | Roll RS front to right/left | Roll RS front to right/left |
| Reverse Stepover Right/Left | Roll RS right/left to front | Roll RS right/left to front |
| Ball Roll Right/Left | Hold RS right/left | Hold RS right/left |
| Drag Back | L1 + R1 + LS flick down | LB + RB + LS flick down |
3 Star
| Skill | PS4/PS5 | Xbox One/Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Heel Flick | RS flick up then down | RS flick up then down |
| Roulette Right | Roll RS clockwise from bottom to right | Roll RS clockwise from bottom to right |
| Roulette Left | Roll RS anticlockwise from bottom to left | Roll RS anticlockwise from bottom to left |
| Fake Left & Go Right | Roll RS along the bottom from left to right | Roll RS along the bottom from left to right |
| Fake Right & Go Left | Roll RS along the bottom from right to left | Roll RS along the bottom from right to left |
| Heel Chop Right/Left | Hold L2 + Square then X + LS hold right/left | Hold LT + X then A + LS hold right/left |
4 Star
| Skill | PS4/PS5 | Xbox One/Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Hop (while standing) | Hold L1 + press R3 | Hold LB + press R3 |
| Heel To Heel Flick | RS flick up then down | RS flick up then down |
| Simple Rainbow | RS flick down then up twice | RS flick down then up twice |
| Spin Right | Hold R1 + roll RS clockwise from bottom to right | Hold RB + roll RS clockwise from bottom to right |
| Spin Left | Hold R1 + roll RS anticlockwise from bottom to left | Hold RB + roll RS anticlockwise from bottom to left |
| Stop and Turn Right/Left (while running) | RS flick up then right/left | RS flick up then right/left |
| Ball Roll Cut Right | RS hold left + LS hold right | RS hold left + LS hold right |
| Ball Roll Cut Left | RS hold right + LS hold left | RS hold right + LS hold left |
| Fake Pass (while standing) | Hold R2 + Square then X | Hold RT + X then A |
| Fake Pass Exit Right/Left (while standing) | Hold R2 + Square then X + LS top right/left | Hold RT + X then A + LS top right/left |
| Quick Ball Rolls | RS hold down | RS hold down |
| Drag To Heel | Hold L1 + RS flick down then flick right/left | Hold LB + RS flick down then flick right/left |
| Lane Change Right/Left | Hold L1 + RS hold right/left | Hold LB + RS hold right/left |
| Three Touch Roulette Right/Left | Hold L2 + RS flick down then flick right/left | Hold LT + RS flick down then flick right/left |
| Drag Back Spin Right/Left | RS flick down then flick right/left | RS flick down then flick right/left |
5 Star
| Skill | PS4/PS5 | Xbox One/Series X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elastico | Roll RS along the bottom from right to left | Roll RS along the bottom from right to left | |
| Reverse Elastico | Roll RS along the bottom from left to right | Roll RS along the bottom from left to right | |
| Advanced Rainbow | RS flick down, hold up, then flick up | RS flick down, hold up, then flick up | |
| Hocus Pocus | Roll RS from down to left, then back to right | Roll RS from bottom to left, then back to right | |
| Triple Elastico | Roll RS from down to right, then back to left | Roll RS from down to right, then back to left | |
| Ball Roll & Flick Right/Left (while running) | RS hold right/left then flick up | RS hold right/left then flick up | |
| Heel Flick Turn | Hold R1 + RS flick up then down | Hold RB + RS flick up then down | |
| Sombrero Flick (while standing) | RS flick up, up, down | RS flick up, up, down | |
| Turn and Spin Right/Left | RS flick up then right/left | RS flick up then right/left | |
| Ball Roll Fake Right/Left (while standing) | RS hold right/left then flick left/right | RS hold right/left then flick left/right | |
| Ball Roll Fake Turn | Hold L2 + RS flick up then flick left/right | Hold LT + RS flick up then flick left/right | |
| Elastico Chop Right | Hold R1 + roll RS along bottom left to right | Hold RB + roll RS along bottom left to right | |
| Elastico Chop Left | Hold R1 + roll RS along bottom right to left | Hold RB + roll RS along bottom right to left | |
| Spin Flick Right/Left | Hold R1 + RS flick up then right/left | Hold RB + RS flick up then right/left | |
| Flick Over | Hold L1 + RS hold up | Hold LB + RS hold up | |
| Tornado Spin Right/Left | Hold L1 + RS flick up then flick right/left | Hold LB + RS flick up then flick right/left | |
| Rabona Fake (while jogging) | Hold L2 + Square then X + LS down | Hold LT + X then A + LS down | |
| Laces Flick Up | L2 + Hold R1 | LT + Hold RB | |
| Sombrero Flick Backwards/Right/Left | Hold LS down/right/left | Hold LS down/right/left | |
| Around The World | RS 360° clockwise or anticlockwise | RS 360° clockwise or anticlockwise | |
| In Air Elastico | RS flick right then left | RS flick right then left | |
| Reverse In Air Elastico | RS flick left then right | RS flick left then right | |
| Flick Up For Volley | Hold LS up | Hold LS up | |
| Chest Flick | Hold L2 + R3 x2 | Hold LT + R3 x2 | |
| T. Around The World | RS 360° clockwise then RS flick up |
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We will update this page continuously throughout the life of FIFA 22, adding new skill moves when discovered. For more FIFA 22 news. guides and more check out our dedicated FIFA hub.