Passing is the heartbeat of football, and in FIFA 22, mastering it can separate average players from elite playmakers. Whether you’re grinding FUT Champions, climbing Online Seasons, or building dominance in Career Mode, improving your passing will drastically improve your attacking flow.

🎯 Why Passing Matters in FIFA 22

  • Keeps possession under pressure.

  • Unlocks stubborn defenses with precision.

  • Creates space for attackers through buildup play.

  • Reduces reliance on pace abuse and skill moves.

FIFA 22’s slower gameplay and realistic ball physics mean quick, smart passing is often better than dribbling endlessly.

🏋️ Essential Passing Drills to Practice

1. Short Passing & Possession Drill

  • How to train: In Skill Games, use the short pass drill where you quickly exchange the ball with teammates under time pressure.

  • In matches: Focus on 1-2 passes (L1/LB + Pass) to maintain fluidity.

  • Benefit: Builds muscle memory for quick ball circulation in midfield.

2. Driven Pass Drill (R1/RB + Pass)

  • When to use: Breaking lines or when pressed.

  • Skill Game: Try drills where you need to play quick driven passes through cones.

  • Caution: Driven passes can bounce off players if mis-aimed, so only use when your teammate has space.

3. Through Ball Mastery (Triangle/Y)

  • Standard Through Ball: Best for runners making diagonal moves.

  • Timed Through Ball: Wait for the defender to step forward, then slip the ball behind.

  • Practice: Use attacking drills with moving dummies to learn timing.

  • Advanced Tip: Mix in Driven Through Balls (R1/RB + Triangle/Y) for more power on counterattacks.

4. Lobbed Passing & Cross-Field Switch (L1/LB + Square/X)

  • Great for changing play from congested areas.

  • Practice in Skill Games to improve your accuracy on cross-field passes.

  • Vital against opponents who press heavily on one side.

5. First-Time Passing Drill

  • In training or Squad Battles, deliberately play one-touch passes.

  • This speeds up play and prevents defenders from closing in.

  • Ideal when you’re near the opponent’s penalty box.

🔑 Advanced Passing Techniques

  1. Pass + Move (L1/LB + Pass)

    • Sends your passer on a run immediately after passing.

    • Perfect for creating triangles in midfield.

  2. Manual Passing (R3 click-in to toggle)

    • Offers full control but needs practice.

    • Useful for threading risky passes defenders don’t expect.

  3. Fake Pass (R2/RT + Square/X + Circle/B)

    • Trick defenders into committing, then move into space.

  4. Ball Roll + Pass Combo

    • Ball roll (Right Stick) before passing adds better passing angles.

🧠 Training Mindset for Passing

  • Think 2 moves ahead: Always plan where your next pass will go.

  • Don’t overuse driven passes: Balance power and accuracy.

  • Switch play often: Stretch defenses instead of forcing the middle.

  • Mix short & long passes: Keeps your play unpredictable.

🚀 Pro Tips to Level Up Your Playmaking

  • Use players with high Vision & Short Passing stats in midfield (e.g., De Bruyne, Thiago, Verratti).

  • Turn on Trainer (Movement only) to visualize passing options during practice.

  • Replay Analysis: Watch your matches back to see where you lost possession due to poor passing decisions.

  • Skill Games Daily: Spend 5–10 minutes before matches doing Skill Games focused on passing.

✅ Bottom Line: Passing is your greatest weapon in FIFA 22. By combining drills, game awareness, and player positioning, you’ll control the game tempo, unlock defenses with ease, and dominate opponents—even without relying on pace abuse.