FC 25 Passing & Crossing Guide (Tips and How to)
Learn how to perform passing in EA Sports FC 25 with this guide on passing techniques. Master your passing skills to excel in both FC 25 and Ultimate Team matches.
How to Pass the Ball at EA Sports FC 25?
Passing in FC 25 is straightforward: simply press the pass or cross button (PS: X, □, or △ / XB: A, X, or Y) while on the ball, and use the left stick (L) to choose your passing direction. This is the basic technique for executing passes effectively.
For advanced passing in FC 25, it’s important to familiarize yourself with all passing controls and techniques. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive guide to help you master these advanced passing methods.
Passing Techniques and Controls
There are three key types of passing:
- Short Pass (Ground Pass) – Short pass is a ground pass that sends the ball to a teammate in a short distance.
- Through Pass – Through pass is a forward pass which travels into an open space through your opponent defenders so your attackers can grab the ball beyond the defenders.
- Lob Pass / Cross – Lob pass is a aerial pass that is used to send the ball to a teammate in a high arc and a long distance. This pass method is also used for doing a cross.
These passing methods have different types, and we’re going through each of them here:
PASSING TYPES & CONTROLS
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Pass | X | A |
| Lofted Ground Pass | X + X | A + A |
| Driven Ground Pass (Long Driven Pass) | R1 + X | RB + A |
| Flair Pass / Swerve | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Through Pass | △ | Y |
| Lofted Through Pass | △ + △ | Y + Y |
| Precision Pass | R1 + △ | RB + Y |
| Lobbed Through Pass | L1 + △ | LB + Y |
| Driven Through Pass | L1 + R1 + △ | LB + RB + Y |
| Flair Through Pass / Flair Through Swerve | L2 + △ | LT + Y |
| Precision Swerve Ground Pass | L2 + R1 + △ | LT + RB + Y |
| Lob Pass / Lob Cross | ▢ | X |
| Ground Cross | ▢ + ▢ | X + X |
| Precision Lob Pass | R1 + ▢ | RB + X |
| Driven Lob Pass / Driven Cross | L1 + R1 + ▢ | LB + RB + X |
| Driven Ground Cross | L1 + R1 + ▢ + ▢ | LB + RB + X + X |
| High Lob / High Cross | L1 + ▢ | LB + X |
| Flair Lob / Cross | L2 + ▢ | LT + X |
| Pass and Go | L1 + X | LB + A |
| Pass and Move | X or △ or ▢ + R + Direction (Hold) | A or Y or X + R + Direction (Hold) |
| Fake Pass | ▢ then X + Direction | X then A + Direction |
| Dummy a Pass | L + no direction + R1 Press and Hold | L + no direction + RB Press and Hold |
Passing Speed, Strength and Reaction
The speed and strength of your passes in FC 25 are influenced by how long you hold the pass buttons. Holding the button longer will increase the power and pace of the pass, while a quicker tap results in a shorter, faster pass. For instance, to execute a one-touch or 1-2 pass, simply tap the passing button quickly.