In hockey, a deke is a deceptive move to help fake out your opponent or throw them off guard. The new NHL 21 dekes include some trademark moves including the Lacrosse aka Michigan move. In this guide, we’ll give you the steps for how to do the Lacrosse/Michigan deke in NHL 21. With the move, you can do some creative new scoring from behind the goal.
How to do Lacrosse/Michigan for NHL 21 Dekes
With the NHL 21 gameplay, EA has added several new signature moves that gamers can use. The Lacrosse or Michigan move is among the hardest of the NHL 21 dekes to perform as it involves getting your timing just right. It also requires making sure you perform it with the puck in the right spot depending on if your player is right or left-handed.
Here’s how to do the Lacrosse/Michigan NHL 21 dekes:
For right-handed player:
- Move the puck to the forehand side by pushing the Right Stick on your controller to the left.
- Press L1 on PS4 or LB on the Xbox One.
- Press the Right Stick in.
- Move the Right Stick (R3) clockwise in a half-circle.
For left-handed player:
- Move the puck to the forehand side by pushing the Right Stick on your controller to the left.
- Press L1 on PS4 or LB on the Xbox One.
- Press the Right Stick in.
- Move the Right Stick (R3) counterclockwise in a half-circle.
The challenging aspect of the Lacrosse/Michigan in NHL 21 dekes is getting that Right Stick half-circle curl timing just right. You can use a practice mode on NHL 21 to keep trying to perfect the move, so eventually, it becomes easier for you to get consistently.
Check out the video below to see the move in its glory. Once you’ve got this move down, you can use it for a creative new way to score with a fancy wraparound in the air shot from behind the goal.
The NHL 21 game is available everywhere on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as of October 16, 2020. Check out how to get early access on EA Play to start practicing your moves now.