The Powerful blow is a new skill in FIFA 23 it adds extra power and precision to the shot, but at the cost of time, and it also requires a higher degree of input accuracy.
Any player can Power Shot, and there are even a few moments in FUT that require you to perform one, such as the “Power Shots” and “First professional contract” challenges, so we’ll detail everything about how to do a Power Shot in FIFA 23 below, including some useful tips to get the most out of using the skill.
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How to Power Shot in FIFA 23
As we mentioned above, any player can Power Shot in FIFA 23, but you’ll have an easier time scoring with the new skill if a player has a high level. Shot Power, Finishing, Long Shot, and Cold Blood Attributes.
Specifically, the Finishing attribute will help if the Power Shot is taken inside the box, with the Long Shots attribute helping if you shoot outside the box.
With that important information out of the way, you’ll need to know how to do the new move!
For Power Shot in FIFA 23 on PlayStationall you have to do is hold L1 + R1 + Circle at the same time. The longer you hold Circle down, the harder the player will hit the ball. If you play with a Xbox controller, you have to press LB+RB+B instead of doing a Power Shot in FIFA 23.
You’ll know you’ve successfully launched a Power Shot when the camera begins to zoom in on the player you’re controlling.
Just keep in mind that while this new mechanic is great for adding force behind a shot, you’ll need to be very specific with where you point your left thumb, and how hard you hit the ball. The timing and accuracy may take some getting used to, but to help you out now, we’ve got some tips for Power Shooting in FIFA below.
If you’re new to FIFA 23, check out our Ultimate Team best starting squads page. You can improve your squad by redeeming and spending FUT Coins – some of which can be earned by completing Milestone Objectives. It’s also a good idea to learn how team battles and champions work in FIFA 23. Chemistry has also been completely changed in FIFA 23 and don’t forget the wide variety of skill moves. Finally, if you need help building the perfect squad, we have pages on the best players overall, the best Premier League players and the fastest players. With the wonders of FIFA 23, the best forwards, the best wingers, the best midfielders and the best defenders.
Power Shot Tips and Tricks for FIFA 23
To help you score more often with Power Shots, we have some tips to help you:
- To cancel a Power Shot, instead press the pass or through ball button to send the ball to a teammate if you think the shot might go wide or be blocked by a defender.
- Make sure to only attempt a Power Shot (if you’re trying to score) while you have a fair amount of space around the player you’re controlling. It might only take a second or two longer than a normal shot, but that time is valuable when trying to shoot, and defenders will become more aggressive towards the player taking a hard shot, reducing your chances of getting knocked down. have a clear site line to the goal. .
- Because defenders are attracted to those who attempt a Power Shot, you can actually draw them towards a player, then cancel the shot and move on to another teammate and create an even better scoring chance. We recommend using a deep ball near the box to nullify the Power Shot and setting up another teammate to score if using this method.
- You can still perform timed shots while performing a Power Shot! Before a player kicks the ball after the Power Shot animation, press the button to shoot again and the icon above a player will flash green if successful. Just keep in mind that it’s much more difficult to land a timed shot this way and it may take you a while to perfect.
- You can time a Power Shot if the ball has been chipped or lobbed (even from a free kick) so that when you release the shot button when the ball reaches them, the player immediately performs a Power Shot. This means the animation is done before you have the ball, which speeds up the Power Shot process.
- As the Power Shot has resumed input for low velocity shots, you will need to hold the fire button down as usual and then load it up to around 20-30% in order to perform a low velocity shot in FIFA 23.
Have fun with these Power Shots in FIFA 23!
