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How to Nail all New EA FC 26 Skill moves

How to Nail all New EA FC 26 Skill moves

EA FC 26 Game Tips

EA Sports FC 26 introduces fresh mechanics to elevate your gameplay, with new EA FC 26 skill moves designed for more fluid dribbling and deceptive plays. Focusing on Explosive Stepover, Advanced Heel Flick, Trickster Rainbow Flick, and Drag-to-Chop, these additions reward precise timing and can turn matches in your favour. 

 

Based on official Pitch Notes, these moves enhance responsiveness, drawing from community feedback for better control. Visit the EA official website for complete gameplay deep dives.

 

Why Learn the New EA FC 26 Skill Moves?

These skills address past frustrations like sluggish turns, offering explosive exits and agile flicks. With star ratings from 1-5, they're accessible yet powerful for high-rated FC players. As FutSheriff tweeted, " New Skill Moves coming on FC 26 - Elastico variation - Drag to chop - Trickster Rainbow ", highlighting the excitement around these updates. Mastering them boosts your attacking edge in modes like Ultimate Team.

 

All New FC 26 Skill moves 

The new EA FC 26 skill moves are best executed by players with high dribbling stats and skill ratings. For the Explosive Stepover, Rafael Leão stands out with his blistering pace and agility, making quick bursts effortless. The Advanced Heel Flick is ideal for Ousmane Dembélé, whose technical finesse allows seamless ball pops over defenders. Cristiano Ronaldo excels at the Trickster Rainbow Flick, leveraging his flair and precision for flashy lobs. Finally, the Drag-to-Chop suits Sakina Karchaoui, using her quick directional changes to bamboozle opponents. 

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Below, you will learn how to do them.

1- Explosive Stepover

This 3-5 star move replaces the nerfed stepover boost, ideal for quick direction changes from a stand or jog. Hold the modifier and rotate the right stick forward to left/right, then use the left stick to exit. It's great for evading defenders in tight spaces.

  • Timing Tip: Use when approaching a marker for maximum burst.
  • Practice: Test in the arena to chain with sprints.

 

2- Advanced Heel Flick 

A 4-5 star jog-only move, flick the right stick forward then back, directing with the left stick diagonally. This deceptive flick pops the ball over your heel, perfect for creating space. 

 

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3- Trickster Rainbow Flick

Available to 1-5 star players from a stand or jog, flick the right stick back, then forward for a flashy rainbow. It lobs the ball over opponents, setting up volleys or runs. Ideal for showboating in open play.

Here’s a bullet-point setup:

  • Setup: Approach at moderate speed.
  • Exit: Follow with a controlled sprint.
  • Risk: High if mistimed, leading to turnovers.

 

4- Drag-to-Chop

This 4-5 star standing move involves holding L2/LT and rolling the right stick left/back/right or vice versa. It drags the ball back before chopping sideways, fooling rushing defenders. 

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Controls Across Platforms Table

Reference this table for inputs:

Skill Move

Star Rating

PS Controls

Xbox Controls

PC (Keyboard/Gamepad)

Explosive Stepover3-5Hold L1 + Rotate RS Fwd to L/R (+ LS exit)Hold LB + Rotate RS Fwd to L/R (+ LS exit)Hold LShift + Rotate Mouse/RS Fwd to L/R (+ WASD/LS exit)
Advanced Heel Flick4-5Flick RS Fwd, Back + LS diagonalFlick RS Fwd, Back + LS diagonalFlick Mouse/RS Fwd, Back + WASD/LS diagonal
Trickster Rainbow Flick1-5Flick RS Back, FwdFlick RS Back, FwdFlick Mouse/RS Back, Fwd
Drag-to-Chop4-5Hold L2 + Roll RS L/Back/R or R/Back/LHold LT + Roll RS L/Back/R or R/Back/LHold Ctrl + Roll Mouse/RS L/Back/R or R/Back/L

 

Tips to Integrate Into FC 26 Gameplay

Combine these with new dribbling types like Controlled Sprint for chains. Practice in low-stakes modes to build muscle memory. Focus on player attributes—high dribbling stats amplify effectiveness. These EA FC 26 skill moves shine in competitive scenarios, so experiment during early access. 

 

By nailing these, you'll outmanoeuvre foes and climb ranks faster. Stay updated via official channels for patches refining these mechanics.

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