SHORT PASS

Xbox Controls
A Button

Playstation Controls
X Button

Compared to FIFA 14
The passing functions effectiveness has stayed relatively the same. However, the first touch has become more randomized, which makes passing seem more difficult because of the increase in turnovers.

Situations
Situation 1: Passing to players directly up the pitch from you tends to be the most accurate.
Situation 2: Using simple passes to attack down the middle.


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THROUGH BALL

Xbox Controls
Y Button

Playstation Controls
Triangle Button

Compared to FIFA 14
The through balls effectiveness has stayed the same from FIFA 14 to FIFA 15.

Situations
Situation 1: Consider using the through ball when you have a player in a position with a lot of space in front of him to run into.
Situation 2: Through balls are unlikely to be cut off by the defender, and the pass will be made to a player with space in the middle of the pitch.


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LOBBED THROUGH PASS

Xbox Controls
Left Bumper + Y Button

Playstation Controls
L1 Bumper + Triangle Button

Situations
Situation 1: Most useful when it appears your through ball will be stolen by a defender.
Situation 2: To change the line of your attacking player to get the ball earlier than before.


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DUMMY

Xbox Controls
Right Bumper (Press and Hold)

Playstation Controls
R1 Trigger (Press and Hold)

Situations
Situation 1: Best application is when your players are in close proximity to each other. Otherwise, the pass might not have enough pace on it to reach the next player.
Situation 2: Punishing an overaggressive defender that is trying to rush your play.


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FLAIR PASS

Xbox Controls
Right Bumper + A Button

Playstation Controls
R1 Trigger + X Button

Compared to FIFA 14
The passes are not very effective and should not be used in competitive matches.

Situations
Situation: The flair pass has no place in competitive matches; it is used purely for show.