FIFA 19 dribbling tips to help you beat defenders

Dribbling is more refined than ever in FIFA 19. The new Active Touch system allows for greater control especially when it comes to your first touch when receiving the ball. Follow that up with the Timed Finishing mechanic – which enables you to pull off more accurate shots – and FIFA aficionados will feel right at home with EA’s latest football game.cheap fifa 19 coins If you’re looking for ways to beat defenders instead of passing around them here are six top FIFA 19 dribbling tips that we learned from the demo.

Oh and if you want to execute the skills in this guide it'll help to have some of the top ten FIFA 19 best dribblers in your side.

1. Master the Fake Pass

There’s nothing better than dribbling near an opponent leading him one way then quickly pressing square followed by X (X then A on Xbox) to do a fake pass and leave him for dust. It’s most useful when you’re in control of a winger near the edge of the box as turning 180 degrees with the ball gives you enough space to follow up with a cross. Or if you’ve got someone with impressive finesse shots you can try to curl one into the top corner from the edge of the box as you cut inside. It can also be done as a fake shot but we've found that a fake pass is much easier to execute.

2. Master the Ball Roll

One of the simplest skill moves in FIFA is the ball roll. You only need two-star skill moves to pull it off so it can be done by almost anyone and is perfect for avoiding incoming sliding challenges and committed standing tackles. Make sure you stop sprinting then just hold the right stick to the left or right depending on which direction you want to shift. It’s easy to master and it’s so satisfying when you do it cleanly.

3. Take a heavy touch

When you’ve got a pacy winger sometimes you don’t want to stop sprinting to roll the ball past an oncoming defender. In these situations put your foot down on the accelerator and outpace them. Simply tap the right stick in the direction you’re sprinting and your player will kick the ball into space and continue running onto it. If your player doesn’t have enough pace then the defender will beat you to it but it works consistently with the fastest players.

4. Master the Ronaldo Chop

The Ronaldo chop – despite the name – can be done by anyone with four star skills or above.fifa 19 coins for sale It’s harder to pull off than a ball roll but when executed correctly is much more effective for changing direction.

There are two ways to pull it off – the same way as a fake pass square + X/X + A but only in a 45 degree angle to the way you’re running. If the player has four star skills they’ll chop the ball rather than faking a pass. The other way includes a ball roll at the start – move the right stick while not sprinting in the way you want to send the defender then tap it quickly twice in the opposite direction. It looks fancier and is more effective at sending the defender the wrong way but you can’t do it while sprinting.