{"id":23801,"date":"2022-10-14T11:52:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1721934"},"modified":"2022-10-14T12:06:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:06:24","slug":"fifa-23-power-shot-explained-how-and-why-to-use-the-new-mechanic","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/fifa-23-power-shot-explained-how-and-why-to-use-the-new-mechanic\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA 23 Power Shot explained: How and why to use the new mechanic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By James White\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 14 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The FIFA team always try to introduce new tricks and tactics into the game which each year\u2019s update. For FIFA 23<\/a>, one the most exciting is power shots.<\/p>\n

But what exactly is a power shot? And how do you actually do one? There is an art and a skill to making it work, and you don\u2019t have to stress out \u2014 we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019ve been punching buttons trying to have your players perform power shots but are finding it much more difficult than you thought, get a load of this handy guide which covers everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

What is a power shot in FIFA 23?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics\u2026 A power shot is a new shooting mechanic introduced in FIFA 23, which boils down to a new, manual way of striking the ball.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a useful way to reward players with good long shot stats but low finishing rates, and to boost underutilised midfielders.<\/p>\n

But beware: the aiming system doesn\u2019t automatically place the ball on target, which does make this trickier to figure out.<\/p>\n

A big advantage of power shots is that can dip and curve more than regular shots.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve tried it, let us know whether you think this is an effective new technique or a gimmick \u2013 join the debate that is already raging!<\/p>\n

How to perform a power shot<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now, let\u2019s get into the nitty-gritty of actually making this work.\u00a0To perform a power shot, you have to hold the controller\u2019s bumper shoulder buttons down and press the shoot button<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On PlayStation, for example, you hold down R1 and L1 and press Circle.\u00a0On the Xbox, you\u2019ll be holding RB and LB and then hitting B.<\/p>\n

To be clear, these are the default versions of the controls \u2014 there\u2019s every chance you have customised them to your own preference, so if that\u2019s the case, you\u2019ll need to figure out what works for you.<\/p>\n

Getting a power shot right depends on different factors: it\u2019s trickier to figure out than a regular shot, and it can be relatively slow, so you\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019ve got plenty of space to avoid being tackled in the middle of performing the kick. Think of it like comedy\u2026 timing is essential.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the real trick: figuring out how to achieve the kick in the right amount to time with the necessary space.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll be most helpful if your player is directly in front of the goal. Because of the difficulty of making these shots work, accuracy is another key factor.<\/p>\n

However, watch how crowded the box is. If there are too many players crowding the goal area, you\u2019re going to have a much rougher time of it.<\/p>\n

How to turn off the power shot camera in FIFA 23<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll also probably want to disable the power shot camera, which zooms in whenever a player attempts a power shot. To avoid this distraction (unless you crave the drama), head to Customisation, Game Settings, Camera, Power Shot Zoom: Off.<\/p>

Best players to use for power shots<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not every player can effectively make a power shot work. But there are some who are naturally fantastic at it. Here is a list of those we recommend.<\/p>\n

The key to most of them is high-shooting stats and long shot stats, which are two of the most important issues when considering which player should take the shot.<\/p>\n