Low driven shots are back in EA FC 26 and they’re straightforward: a quick second tap of shoot after your initial press drives the ball hard along the ground. With Timed Shots removed, the former double‑tap input now triggers this finish across multiple shot types. Below are clean, repeatable inputs for PlayStation and Xbox, plus when to use each option for higher conversion.

Core controls (standard low driven)

The low driven is a two-input shot. The first input sets power; the second input switches the trajectory to a skimming strike. The faster your second tap arrives after the first press, the more consistently you’ll trigger the low drive.

Step 1: Angle your player so their body faces your target corner (left stick). This improves the strike line and reduces scuff animations.

Step 2: Press or hold shoot to set power — PlayStation: Circle (〇). Xbox: B. Inside the box, a short press is usually enough; from range, hold longer.

Step 3: Quickly tap the shoot button a second time — PlayStation: 〇. Xbox: B. This second tap flags the shot as low driven; it doesn’t change power, only trajectory and execution.

Xbox controller.

Step 4: Aim far post with the left stick if the keeper is square to you. Near post works when the keeper over-shifts or from very tight angles.

Low‑driven variants (by situation)

Low driven logic applies to finesse, power, volleys, and headers. Combine the relevant modifier with the same double‑tap pattern.

Low driven finesse

Step 1: Hold the finesse modifier — PlayStation: R1. Xbox: RB — to cue an inside‑foot curve.

Step 2: Press shoot to set power, then quickly tap shoot again — PlayStation: 〇, then 〇. Xbox: B, then B. Aim far corner to bend around the keeper from the wing or tight angles.

Low driven power shot

Step 1: Hold the power shot modifiers — PlayStation: L1+R1. Xbox: LB+RB — and press shoot to load power.

Step 2: Quickly tap shoot again — PlayStation: 〇. Xbox: B — to keep the strike low. Use from outside the box when defenders are screened and you have time for the longer animation.

Low driven volley

Step 1: As the ball sits up, press shoot to cue the volley — PlayStation: 〇. Xbox: B.

Step 2: Tap shoot again quickly — PlayStation: 〇. Xbox: B — to drive the volley down and through the bounce.

Low driven header (downward header)

Step 1: As a cross arrives, hold shoot to meet the ball — PlayStation: 〇. Xbox: B.

Step 2: Tap shoot again on contact — PlayStation: 〇. Xbox: B — to head the ball down into the turf for a quick skip past the keeper.

Low driven trivela or flair

Step 1: Hold the flair/outside‑boot modifier — PlayStation: L2. Xbox: LT — to request outside‑of‑the‑boot or flair contact.

Step 2: Press shoot, then quickly tap shoot again — PlayStation: 〇, then 〇. Xbox: B, then B. Note: the pure “trivela” animation on a low drive triggers more reliably for players with suitable PlayStyles; without it, you may get a standard low‑driven strike.

Aiming, power, and when to choose a low driven

Use low driven finishes to reduce save height and speed the ball across the surface. They’re particularly strong in clean 1v1s and first‑time shots inside the box.

  • Inside the box. use a short press on the first input for a quick, skimming strike. Aim across goal (far post) if the keeper holds the near post.
  • Edges of the box. hold the first input longer to carry power, then double‑tap to keep the path low; defenders screen the keeper’s view, increasing spill chances.
  • From the wing. a low‑driven finesse curves around the keeper while staying hard and low — useful at tight angles.
  • Crosses. downward (low‑driven) headers bounce just in front of the keeper, which often slips under an outstretched arm.
  • What to skip. lofted chips are low percentage this year compared to driven, power, finesse, or trivela options in most match states.

Notes on inputs: the second tap does not change shot power. Only your first press/hold sets power; use that to tune distance while the quick second tap forces the ground‑hugging trajectory.

PlayStyles that boost low driven results

Players with the Low Driven Shot PlayStyle strike these finishes faster and more precisely; the Low Driven Shot+ version tightens accuracy further, increases ball speed, and shortens the shot’s execution window.

At launch, top non‑Icon/Hero items with Low Driven Shot+ include Erling Haaland, Claudia Pina, and Karim Benzema.

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Practice routine (quick, effective)

Step 1: Enter the Practice Arena or Skill Games and set up 1v1 and crossing drills. Repetition builds the double‑tap rhythm without match pressure.

Step 2: Drill three patterns: (a) central 1v1 low driven to far post, (b) wing‑side low‑driven finesse to far corner, (c) downward headers from near‑post and penalty‑spot runs.

Step 3: Switch to your striker with Low Driven Shot or Low Driven Shot+ and repeat the same patterns, then try a non‑PlayStyle forward to feel the difference in shot speed and precision.

Master the double‑tap timing, pick the right variant for your angle, and favor far‑post targets. You’ll see quicker, lower saves forced — and more rebounds and finishes going your way.