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YouTuber Kazooie94 shows how to perform and master FIFA 21 skill moves
Whether you're looking to improve your game or just show off with some fancy shots, Kazooie reveals the new skill moves you'll need to master in this year's iteration of FIFA
If you want to improve your FIFA 21 game, there are few things better you can learn how to do than skill moves. Whether you want to opening up new passing opportunities, feigning your way past your opponent's back line or just showing off, you'll need to know how to trick.
So, if you want to get ahead of your mates and impress strangers online, you need to check out Kazooie94's YouTube channel. The EA Game Changer and erstwhile skills mentor has uploaded 8 new skills tutorials to his channel since the launch of FIFA 21, and every single one of them can help you fend off the competition in-game. Though the tricks may look quite simple to pull off, it can be tricky to get consistent with them in the heat of a match. So, study the videos below, commit the tricks to memory, and you'll have all the tools you need to dominate your next game of FIFA.
1. Feint Forward And Turn
How to do it: Flick RS back twice
When to use it: If you're very close to your opponent and you need to make a short turn and get away from a pursuing player quickly, this is the best trick to use. A smooth, quick skill move, this trick also allows you to set up other players with ease.
2. Drag to Heel
How to do it: L1/LB + flick RS back then left/right
When to use it: If you need to completely change your position and start moving to the left or right to throw an opponent pressuring you off your trail, this is the ideal trick. With the right timing, you can even cause a pursing or marking player to trip. If your player has 4-star skill moves or above, you will be able to do this trick.
3. Ball Roll Fake Turn
How to do it: L2/LT + flick RS forward then left/right
When to use it: This skill move is most useful when the player you're controlling has their back towards the goal, since you end up turning around. Handy for passing back when you're running towards goa, or for setting up a cross after facing away from a defender that another striker can head in. When you pull this move off, your opponent may run past you, too – giving you more breathing space. Only players with 5-star skill can pull this one off, though.
4. Directional Nutmeg
How to do it: Hold L1/LB + R1/RB and flick RS in any direction
When to use it: A very versatile and essential trick that every player should practice, this skill move can be employed by any player in the game. Simply move the RS in the direction you want to go in order to pull this off. If you've got space in front of you, this is ideal for gaining speed. If you want to knock the ball past defenders or fake out forwards pushing on your goal it's also a key skill to utilise.
5. Bridge Skill
How to do it: Double tap R1/RB
When to use it: Similar to the Directional Nutmeg in its animation, the Bridge only lets you knock the ball to the right-hand side of your chosen player. Bear that in mind, even if your player is left-footed. This skill does offer a sprint boost, and is most commonly employed when your forward is trying to beat the goalkeeper.
6. Rabona Shot
How to do it: Hold L2/LT + aim LS diagonally forward then press O/B
When to use it: Since your opponent may not always expect this shot, it's a good trick to 'ambush' enemy players with. If you're running into the box and pull off a Ball Roll as you approach the goal, the Rabona Shot follows on nicely from that and allows you to pick up some decent momentum. Definitely a trick that benefits from experimentation and creativity when being applied to an actual game.
7. Scorpion Kick
How to do it: Hold L2/LT + aim LS forward then press O/B
When to use it: More or less any player in the game (including the goalkeeper) can pull off this shot. But in order to attempt the shot on-goal, you need to pass the ball from behind to the player attempting the trick. A genuinely useful trick if you're attempting a 'Hail Mary' attempt on goal and you're eager to volley it in, this one is definitely more for showing off than it is for tactical play.
Check out Kazooie94's YouTube channel for more FIFA 21 content. You can also follow him on Twitter and Instagram
Here's an overview of all FIFA 21 skill moves and how to perform them:
1-Star Skill Moves in FIFA 21
Skill Move
PlayStation
Xbox / PC gamepad
Bridge
Tap R1 x 2
Tap RB x 2
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 L/R
Hold L1 + Tap Square then Tap X and move LS top L/R
Hold LB + Tap X then Tap A and move LS top L/R
Flick Up
Hold L1 + Tap R3
Hold LB + Tap R3
2-Star Skill Moves in FIFA 21
Skill
PlayStation
Xbox / PC gamepad
Feint Forward and Turn
Flick RS down x 2
Flick RS down x 2
Body Feint R/L
Flick RS R/L
Flick RS R/L
Stepover R/L
Roll RS front to R/L
Roll RS front to R/L
Reverse Stepover R/L
Roll RS R/L to front
Roll RS R/L to front
Ball Roll R/L
Hold RS R/L
Hold RS R/L
Drag Back
L1 + R1 + LS flick down
LB + RB + LS flick down
3-Star Skill Moves in FIFA 21
Skill Move
PlayStation
Xbox / PC gamepad
Heel Flick
RS flick up then down
RS flick up then down
Roulette Right
Roll RS clockwise from bottom to R
Roll RS clockwise from bottom to R
Roulette Left
Roll RS anti-clockwise from bottom to L
Roll RS anti-clockwise from bottom to L
Fake Left and Go Right
Rotate RS across bottom from left to right
Rotate RS across bottom from left to right
Fake Right and Go Left
Rotate RS across bottom from right to left
Rotate RS across bottom from right to leftt
Heel Chop R/L
Hold L2 + Square, then X + LS hold R to L
Hold LT + X, then A + LS hold R to L
4-Star Skill Moves in FIFA 21
Skill Move
PlayStation
Xbox / PC gamepad
Ball hop (standing)
Hold L1 + tap R3
Hold LB + tap R3
Heel to Heel Flick
Flick up RS then down
Flick up RS then down
Simple Rainbow
Flick RS down then up twice
Flick RS down then up twice
Spin Right
Hold R1 + roll RS clockwise from bottom to R
Hold RB + roll RS clockwise from bottom to R
Spin Left
Hold R1 + roll RS anti-clockwise from bottom to L
Hold RB + roll RS anti-clockwise from bottom to L
Stop and Turn R/L (running)
Flick up RS then R/L
Flick up RS then R/L
Ball Roll Cut Right
RS Hold L + LS hold R
RS Hold L + LS hold R
Ball Roll Cut Left
RS Hold R + LS hold L
RS Hold R + LS hold L
Fake Pass (standing)
Hold R2 + Square, then X
Hold RT + X, then A
Fake Pass Exit R/L (standing)
Hold R2 + Square then X + LS top R/L
Hold RT + X then A + LS top R/L
Quick Ball Rolls
Hold down RS
Hold down RS
Drag to Heel
Hold L1 + RS flick down then flick R/L
Hold LB + RS flick down then flick R/L
Lane Change R/L
Hold L1 + RS hold R/L
Hold LB + RS hold R/L
Three Touch Roulette R/L
Hold L2 + RS flick down, then flick R to L
Hold LT + RS flick down, then flick R to L
Drag Back Spin R/L
RS flick down, then flick R to L
RS flick down, then flick R to L
5-Star Skill Moves in FIFA 21
Skill MOVE
PLAYSTATION
XBOX / PC GAMEPAD
Elastico
Roll RS on bottom from R to L
Roll RS on bottom from R to L
Reverse Elastico
Roll RS on bottom from L to R
Roll RS on bottom from L to R
Advanced Rainbow
RS flick down, hold up, then flick up
RS flick down, hold up, then flick up
Hocus Pocus
Roll RS down to L, then back R
Roll RS down to L, then back R
Triple Elastico
Roll RS down to R, then L
Roll RS down to R, then L
Ball Roll and Flick R/L (running)
Hold RS R/L, then flick up
Hold RS R/L, then flick up
Heel Flick Turn
Hold R1 + RS, flick up then down
Hold RB + RS, flick up then down
Sombrero Flick (standing)
RS up, up, down
RS up, up, down
Turn and Spin R/L
Flick up RS, then R/L
Flick up RS, then R/L
Ball Roll Fake R/L (standing)
RS hold R/L, then flick L/R
RS hold R/L, then flick L/R
Ball Roll Fake Turn
Hold L2 + RS - flick up, then L/R
Hold LT + RS - flick up, then L/R
Elastico Chop Right
Hold R1 + RS at bottom, move L to R
Hold RB + RS at bottom, move L to R
Spin Flick R/L
Hold R1 + RS, flick up then R/L
Hold RB + RS, flick up then R/L
Flick Over
Hold L1 + RS, hold up
Hold L1 + RS, hold up
Tornado Spin R/L
Hold L1 + RS, flick up, then flick R/L
Hold LB + RS, flick up, then flick R/L
Rabona Fake (jogging)
Hold L2 + Square, then X + LS down
Hold LT + X, then A + LS down
5-Star Juggling Tricks in FIFA 21
SKILL MOVE
PLAYSTATION
XBOX / PC GAMEPAD
Laces Flick up
L2 + Hold R1
LT + RB
Sombrero Flick Backwards/R/L
Hold LS down/right/left
Hold LS down/right/left
Around the World
RS 360 degrees clockwise / anti-clockwise
RS 360 degrees clockwise / anti-clockwise
In Air Elastico
Flick RS R then L
Flick RS R then L
Reverse In Air Elastico
Flick RS L then R
Flick RS L then R
Flick Up for Volley
Hold LS up
Hold LS up
Chest Flick
Hold L2 + R3 x 2
Hold LT + R3 x 2
T. Around The World
RS 360 degrees, then flick RS up
RS 360 degrees, then flick RS up
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