EA Sports’ FIFA 19 game is out for just over a week now and gamers are getting into their groove with goal scoring. One of the great new features that some gamers are using is the improved timed finishing. Keep in mind, while the premise seems simple, it takes some mastering to get the technique down. Here’s how to use timed finishing in FIFA 19 to score goals in clever and amazing new ways.
What is Timed Finishing in FIFA 19?
Previous editions of FIFA allowed gamers to quickly tap the shoot button on the controller twice. Performing this when a player in the game was in control of the ball allowed them to deliver a shot along the floor area of the field into the goal. Some could say it was a great way to surprise a goalie who wasn’t in the proper position to adjust for making the save.
In the new FIFA 19 game, timed finishing has really seen a major improvement. Players can now kick a shot from 20-30 yards away from the goal right into the upper corner of the goal. Or they can connect on a crazy header shot timed just right from up close. This makes for some amazing scoring opportunities.
How to Use Timed Finishing in FIFA 19
In FIFA 19, a player must be in control of the ball first. Gamers can access a timed finish by quickly tapping the shooting button a second time. This will launch more strategically placed and powerful shots towards the goal, giving a new dynamic to the FIFA gameplay. However, timing is key and needs to be rather precise. Otherwise, the accuracy and power involved with a shot may be lost.
This may be a lot like the free kicks in terms of technique. Keep in mind that different players in the game have different approaches to their shots. The timed finish styles are also similar to NBA 2K’s jump shot release for different players.
When you’ve got your scoring opportunity or shot ready to go and feel powered up enough, it’s time to give it a try.
- On the PS4 controller, tap the O + O (circle) button twice.
- On the Xbox One controller, tap the B + B button twice.
By hitting the shoot button twice it brings up a bit of a “timed mini-game” into play where gamers can shoot their shot again. If they get it just right it makes for some amazingly detailed and clever goals.
Practice Timed Finishing in FIFA 19 to master it
These aren’t easy at first. It may take some practice for less-experienced gamers to get the hang of this. A good idea is to get in some timed finishing shots via the FIFA Trainer. This will help those non-professional gamers get the new shot style down, adding an effective scoring weapon to their set of tools.
Some other aspects to keep in mind are to use timed finish mostly for outside of the box. Players inside the box will want to make sure they take advantage of a good scoring opportunity rather than risking it by attempting an amazing highlight play. Also, angling the player properly and knowing how the FIFA player’s release works is essential. Also, a timed finish on green doesn’t automatically mean a goal will score either. So there’s some risk to reward.
As a video below explains, goals with some unpredictability are harder for goalkeepers to defend. In their review of highlight goals, they show just how difficult it is to hit the ball just right for these finishes, though.
For the most part, most people believe the timed finish will be a technique that mostly professionals use. However, any level of gamer can develop the skill with enough practice. Once gamers know how to use timed finishing with FIFA 19 players it can take their gameplay to a whole new level!
By the way, it’s possible to shut off timed finish by going into settings, so for those who want to ignore it completely, there’s that.