How to dribble 1-on-1

[Trustpt]

I'm having a hard time dribbling in 1-on-1 situations, the CPU always seems to catch up with my moves and I can't take advantage of my players' acceleration. I've posted on Evo-Web regarding this question but I still can't grasp it at all.

So, what do you guys do in 1-on-1 situations?

[Trustpt]

Re: How to dribble 1-on-1

Some answers would be appreciated

[xicpanad]

Re: How to dribble 1-on-1

I think pretty much everyone iss feeling this is harder this year. I realized that this time we have to be perfect at timing, but also, we need to pull the right move depending on what the defender is doing. In previous editions it just looked too easy, where you would pull some move and the defender automatically got beaten. Now, try too pull a trick when a defender moves at you, you really have to break his balance. If he is waiting for you, probably will break all your moves, unless you control some really good and fast player. It may be a bit frustrating at start, but it adds much more depth.

[RoyceDa59]

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Sometimes it is better to stop and anticipate what the defender is about to and what for him to commit. Like xicpanad said it can be a little easier with agile and tricky players but it is best know what moves are best for a one on one situation. Using the move "Run Around" and the Nutmeg can help.

[RandyBass]

Re: How to dribble 1-on-1

I said this in another thread, you can get by with just R1 and R2.

There are many different levels of pace in the game:

R2 = deft touch (slow)
hold R1 = sprint (fast)
tap R1 repeatedly = boost sprint (faster)
hold R1 + R2 + diagonal forward with L stick = heavy touch and super sprint (fastest)

And then you can stop the ball all together with R1 or R2, with the latter having you face the goal.

Of course, I play on Pro, so maybe that's why I can get by. Don't know if the higher difficulties give the AI cheap boosts this year.

[tv25man]

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I use double touch and deft touch + dash to get past defenders. Double touch is especially handy for setting up a shot.

[FluffyTonka]

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Whatever you do, depends on the player you're controlling and the situation.

If I have a winger with good speed & control, I'll look to release him every opportunity I get (through balls, dinks over the top, longballs into space on the flanks behind the fullback etc). Then when he gets into space on the flank at full speed with just the fullback on him, you can do many things.

I like the R1, release L for a dead stop. From there, you can nutmeg or runaround (R1+R2, plus L stick 2 o'clock) or try to feint with L1 and R stick combinations (left, right, up or down).

Even with the best handlers of the ball, beating a man one on one is hit and miss, and you should never try to do it in your back third, unless you have men behind you incase you're dispossessed.

But yeah, if you try and beat someone 1 on 1 in the midfield or even worse, your own half, you can pretty much expect a counter attack ending with a shot on your own goal if you lose the ball. Against the good teams, it'll be a goal against!

[Trustpt]

Re: How to dribble 1-on-1

This is some good input, I'll have to practise it more in training. I'm playing on Superstar difficulty by the way.

[Rickyricc]

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Always use R2 to manipulate the defender.
Ive switched it to R1 as ive got used to using R2 to sprint but dont just dribble in a straight line. Mix it up and you'll draw the defender every time.

[dubcity]

Re: How to dribble 1-on-1

Something new I've been trying, partially in an effort to draw more fouls: when you're dribbling, and you see a defender approaching, when he's close enough let go of the directional stick, press and hold RT (on xbox) for just long enough to slow down or come to a full stop, then quickly press RB+RT and direction stick towards a direction opposite of where your defender is moving/facing. Sideways (or deft) dribbling is nice in specific situations - like in front of goal, to sidestep a specific defender - but I find that it doesn't allow for enough momentum to make a good exit away from a defender, or in drawing fouls. Finding ways to use the speed burst feints helps a lot when beating defenders.

edit: It's particularly good in 1-on-1s with the keeper. Shot feints don't seem to fake out the keeper like they did last year (I'm not complaining), so quick stops, changes of directions and starts are the way to go. Flicking skills aren't as responsive and consistent for my taste.