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  • What Buttons Do You Press To Power Shot?
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FIFA 23 features a number of ways to score beyond just simply pressing the shoot button and releasing. One of these bread-and-butter techniques is the Power Shot, which allows you to strike the ball with force, though your aim becomes very sensitive.

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Timing and aim are essential in learning how and when to Power Shot during a match in FIFA 23. Keep in mind that Power Shots are not instant and your controlled player will take a moment to prepare their shot, affording you a split-second to aim.

What Buttons Do You Press To Power Shot?

Depending on your console, performing a power shot is a little different.

However, you will always aim your shot with the left stick regardless of your controller type, but be careful not to push your stick too far, as you can miss the net by a huge margin.

If you are using custom controls, then substitute the last button for your "Shoot" button.

System

Button Inputs

Nintendo Switch

L+R+A

PC

Left Shift+D+Right Click

PlayStation

L1+R1+Circle

XBOX

LB+RB+B

How To Perfectly Time A Power Shot

Timing your Power Shot depends largely on two key factors:

  1. The amount of space in front of your player
  2. The time it will take a defender to close the gap and block your shot

When you initiate a Power Shot, by default your camera will zoom in on your player as they plant their foot and line up their shot.

You can disable the zoom-in feature in your settings if it doesn't feel right for you.

If you have space in front of you, then you should consider using a Power Shot, especially if you are around the edge of the box.

Ideally, you should initiate the shot while standing still or moving very slowly forward as the wind-up and your momentum will carry you quite a bit further than you might expect.

When a defender is rushing toward you, you will likely have your Power Shot blocked due to the delay between your inputs and the shot.

You can fake your shot and avoid the defender by pressing "Pass" after you input the commands for a Power Shot.

Once you understand the aim sensitivity, a great time to try a Power Shot is on a breakaway where you are well clear of the last defender. Regardless of your angle, a well-aimed Power Shot usually leaves the goalkeeper helpless at closer range.

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