FIFA 23’s second title update has brought an improvement to the passing system. The update increases ground passing velocity, so passes are much quicker now.
Learning how to pass in FIFA 23 will allow you to dominate your opponent. So, we are going to cover the essentials of passing and the types of passing in FIFA 23.
How to Pass in FIFA 23
Before advancing to more advanced passing forms, let’s review the basics of passing in FIFA 23. There are three types of passes—short, long, and through ball. All passes have one thing in common: the longer you hold down the button, the more powerful that pass will be.
Each type has some varieties that can be performed using various buttons. However, the most basic pass buttons are:
- A (Xbox)/X (PlayStation) for a short pass
- X (Xbox)/▢ (PlayStation) for a long pass
- Y (Xbox)/△(PlayStation for the through ball
Types of Passes in FIFA 23
Now, let’s see what types of passes are featured in FIFA 23 and as well as FIFA 23 passing glossary. Along with that, you will find controls to perform each of the pass types.
| Type of Pass | Explanation | PlayStation | Xbox | PC |
| Ground Pass | The most straightforward type of pass in FIFA 23 that sends a ball to the closest teammate. | X | A | RMB |
| Lob Pass or Cross | A pass that sends the ball in a high arc, making it ideal for bypassing multiple players and switching sides. In addition, this type of pass is also used for crossing. | ▢ | X | S |
| Through Pass | A type of pass that sends the ball into the open space and through your opposing players, allowing your attackers to rush forward and receive the ball behind the wall of defenders. | △ | Y | A |
| Threaded Through Pass | A form of through pass that sends the bouncing ball to a teammate in a straight line. | R1 + △ | RB + Y | D + A |
| Driven Ground Pass | This variation of the standard pass is a two-edged sword—faster and more accurate than the ordinary pass but more difficult for a receiver to control. | R1 + X | RB + A | D + RMB |
| Lofted Ground Pass | A type of ground pass that sends the ball flying closer to the ground. | X + X | A + A | LMB + Tap RMB |
| Lofted Through Pass | A pass that is almost identical to a driven lobbed through pass, but the main difference is the ball height, which in this case, is closer to the ground. | △ + △ | Y + Y | A + Tap A |
| Lobbed Through Pass | A type of through pass, which is also a combination of through ball and lob pass. Using it will send the ball over your opponent’s defenders and into the empty space. | L1 + △ | LB + Y | Shift + A |
| Driven Lobbed Through Pass | When you use the driven lobbed through the pass in FIFA 23, the ball will bounce more. This can help you execute the next action but may also make the ball go straighter than usual. | L1 + R1 + △ | LB + RB + Y | Shift + D + A |
| Driven Lob Pass / Driven Cross | A type of lob pass in which the ball is faster and more powerful compared to an ordinary lob ground pass. | R1 + ▢ | RB + X | D + S |
| High Lob / High Cross | A lob pass that makes the ball go higher and can be perfect for bypassing the opponent’s defending players and finding a tall strike, who can then easily head the ball into the net. | L1 + ▢ | LB + X | Shift + S |
| Flair Pass | This type of ground pass is less accurate but much more powerful, making it great for building a counterattack or a quick attack. | L2 + X | LT + A | W + RMB |
| Flair Lob | A variation of an ordinary pass that makes the ball go much higher. | L2 + ▢ | LT + X | W + S |
| Fake Pass | Similar to a fake shoot, a fake pass will trick your opponent into believing that you wanted to pass, which can drop the opposing player off balance. | ▢ then X + direction | X then A + direction | S + RMB + Direction |
| Dummy a Pass | A so-called “No-look” pass in which a player looks at a specific player while passing to another player. This action will confuse your opponent’s defenders, and it’s excellent for adding variety to attacking moves. | L + no direction + R1 Press and Hold | L + no direction + RB Press and Hold | D + No Direction |
How to Improve Passing in FIFA 23
In FIFA 23, some passes are overpowered. For example, you can perform an outside foot pass by pressing L2 or LT in combination with a short, long, or through pass.
The game also offers an extended crossing zone, which extends the traditional crossing zone to allow you to cross the ball even at the top of the opponent’s box. Do take advantage of this attacking feature, as many players are unaware it exists in FIFA 23!
Last, if you get good enough at the game, feel free to experiment with semi-assisted or manual passes. Those will make passing more difficult but give you much more control over your passes.
Once you are done with training, head into the Career Mode to start testing your skills. There are a few things that will help you get started:
FIFA 23: Best Formations in Career Mode | FIFA 23 Career Mode: 5 Create a Club Ideas | FIFA 23: Best Cheap Players to Buy in Career Mode
