In EA SPORTS FC 27 (often searched for as "FIFA 27"), your passes get cut out by defenders, fall short of your teammate, or arrive too hard to be controlled. Most of the time, the pass type does not suit the situation or the power is off. This guide follows EA's official help article on passing.
Problem
- Your ground passes are intercepted by a defender standing in the passing lane.
- The pass is too weak to reach your teammate, or too strong for him to control.
- Your through passes land at defenders' feet instead of in open space.
What to know first
- Passing controls depend on your platform and control configuration, so this guide does not give exact buttons but shows you how to find them in-game.
- EA lists five basic passes: Ground pass, Through pass, Lob pass or cross, Lobbed through pass and Driven ground pass.
- Your passing assistance settings can also affect your passes. EA points to your Gameplay Settings to see the assistance options available for each pass type.
Step 1: show your passing controls
When to use it: always first, to know which button triggers each pass with your configuration.
Suggested solution
From the Main Menu:
- Select Play, then Learn to Play.
- Open Practice Arena and pause the game.
- Select Button Help to view your controls.
During a match:
- Pause the game.
- Go to Settings, then Basic Controls.
Expected result: you know how to trigger each of the five basic passes.
Step 2: pick the pass for the situation
When to use it: your passes are often intercepted or misdirected.
Suggested solution
| Situation | Pass recommended by EA |
|---|---|
| Teammate nearby, clear passing lane | Ground pass |
| Teammate running into open space | Through pass |
| Defender blocking the ground lane, space behind the defence | Lobbed through pass |
| Long pass, switch of play, cross from wide | Lob pass or cross |
| Moving the ball quickly through midfield, lane about to close | Driven ground pass |
- Before passing, check whether a defender stands between the ball carrier and the target.
- For a through pass, aim at the space your teammate will run into, not at the teammate himself.
- Look for open passing lanes instead of forcing passes through defenders.
Expected result: fewer intercepted passes, because the pass type matches the available space.
Step 3: get the power right
When to use it: the pass goes in the right direction but arrives too weak or too strong.
Suggested solution
- Ground pass: aim at your teammate and add just enough power for it to reach him.
- Lob pass: use more power for longer passes or switches across the pitch.
- Driven ground pass: the ball arrives faster. EA advises considering how much space your teammate has to receive it. Avoid it if he is closely marked.
- Adjust your power to the distance to your target.
Expected result: your passes arrive at the right speed and are controlled cleanly.
Step 4: practise passing
When to use it: you know the theory but still misplace passes in matches.
Suggested solution
- From the Main Menu, select Learn to Play.
- Open the Training Center, then select Passing.
- Also use Skill Games to work on direction and power.
- In Kick-Off, repeat the same pass with different amounts of power, then switch between Ground, Through, Lob and Driven passes based on your teammate's position.
Expected result: you set each pass's power without thinking about it.
Step 5: check passing assistance
When to use it: your passes go in a different direction from where you aim, even with the right power.
Suggested solution
- Open EA SPORTS FC 27's Gameplay Settings.
- Find the assistance options available for the different pass types.
- Change one setting at a time and test it in the Training Center or Kick-Off before playing online.
Expected result: the assistance level matches the way you play.
Special cases
- Free kicks: aim, spin and power follow different rules. See Missed free kicks in EA SPORTS FC 27: adjust aim, spin and power.
- Passes that go out late online: if the delay only happens online, the connection may be the cause. See Lag and high ping online in EA SPORTS FC 27 on PC: causes and solutions.
Final check
- ☐ You know the button for each basic pass with your configuration.
- ☐ You pick the pass based on the lane and your teammate's movement.
- ☐ You adjust the power to the distance.
- ☐ You tested your passing assistance settings offline.
Sources
- EA Help: How to pass in EA SPORTS FC
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