Mastering the basic controls is paramount. Use the left analog stick for player movement and the right analog stick for skill moves (advanced). The 'A' (Xbox) / 'X' (PlayStation) button is typically for short passes, while 'X' (Xbox) / 'Square' (PlayStation) is for shooting. 'B' (Xbox) / 'Circle' (PlayStation) is for through balls, and 'Y' (Xbox) / 'Triangle' (PlayStation) for lob passes. Defensive controls involve 'A' / 'X' for standing tackle and 'B' / 'Circle' for slide tackle. Practice these in the Arena or Skill Games to build muscle memory.
