EA Sports FC 27 Finishing Guide: Shot Types, Power & Chance Selection

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EA Sports FC 27 Finishing Guide: Shot Types, Power & Chance Selection

Finishing in EA Sports FC 27 is about choosing the correct shot for the position, distance, defensive pressure and goalkeeper location. EA's official shooting guide identifies several shot types, including regular shots, Finesse Shots, Chip Shots, Power Shots, Trivela shots and Low Driven finishes.

Start With Regular Shots

A normal shot should be your baseline finishing option. Aim toward the part of goal you want to attack and adjust power according to distance.

EA's official guidance notes that closer shots usually need less power, while longer attempts require more.

Do Not Overpower Close Chances

One of the easiest finishing mistakes is using too much power when the attacker is already close to goal.

When the shooting distance is short, prioritize placement and a clean shooting lane rather than automatically holding the shot input for maximum power.

Finesse Shots

Finesse Shots are designed around placement and curve rather than pure power.

They are useful when:

• You have enough space to shape the attempt.
• You want to guide the ball toward a corner.
• The goalkeeper's position leaves a placement opportunity.
• The shooter's body position supports the angle.

Do not treat Finesse Shots as automatic goals. Defender pressure, distance and player attributes still matter.

Chip Shots

Chip Shots are most useful when the goalkeeper moves aggressively away from the goal line and leaves space behind.

The important decision is goalkeeper position. Trying to chip a keeper who remains deep usually removes the advantage of the shot type.

Power Shots

Power Shots prioritize a more forceful attempt and require enough time and space to execute effectively.

Use them when:

• You have room before the defender can close down.
• The shooting lane is clear.
• You are not forcing the attempt from a poor body position.

If a defender is already close enough to block or pressure the animation, a faster normal finish may be the better choice.

Low Driven Finishes

Low Driven attempts can be useful when you want to keep the ball low and attack space around the goalkeeper.

As with every shot type, use the finish because the situation supports it rather than because it is currently popular.

Trivela Shots

Trivela attempts use the outside of the foot and can create a different ball path from a standard strike.

Body position and shooting angle are especially important. Do not force a Trivela when a normal or Finesse finish provides a cleaner path to goal.

Read the Goalkeeper

Before shooting, look at whether the goalkeeper is:

• Holding the center of goal.
• Moving toward the near post.
• Closing the attacker aggressively.
• Leaving space on the far side.

The best finish is often determined by what the goalkeeper has already committed to.

Create the Shot Before Taking It

Do not shoot simply because you entered the penalty area.

A strong chance usually has:

• A clear shooting lane.
• Reasonable balance.
• Enough separation from the nearest defender.
• An angle that exposes part of the goal.

If none of those conditions exist, one more pass or touch can create a better opportunity.

Choose Shot Power by Distance

Shot power should match the situation rather than staying identical every time.

Practice several attempts from the same location using different levels of power so you can see how much input the chance actually requires.

Practice Arena

EA recommends the Practice Arena and Learn to Play tools for learning shooting mechanics.

From the main menu, you can enter Learn to Play and open the Practice Arena. Pause there and use Button Help to see the controls configured for your platform.

Controls Depend on Platform and Configuration

Do not rely on a guide that assumes every player uses the same button layout.

EA's current guidance says shooting controls depend on platform and control configuration. You can verify yours in:

• Practice Arena → Button Help
• Match Pause Menu → Settings → Basic Controls

Finishing Practice Routine

1. Take regular shots from several distances.
2. Repeat the same chance with different power.
3. Practice Finesse finishes from angles where placement matters.
4. Practice Chips only when the goalkeeper comes forward.
5. Use Power Shots when you have clear space.
6. Compare shot types instead of forcing one finish everywhere.

Common Finishing Mistakes

• Using maximum power from close range.
• Shooting through a defender instead of creating a clear lane.
• Using the same shot type for every chance.
• Ignoring goalkeeper position.
• Attempting slow Power Shots under immediate pressure.
• Changing finishing settings constantly instead of practicing one setup.

Bottom Line

FC 27 finishing improves when shot selection becomes deliberate. Use regular shots as the foundation, choose Finesse, Chip, Power, Trivela or Low Driven attempts when the situation fits, and adjust power according to distance. The goal is not to memorize one “best” shot—it is to recognize which finish matches the chance in front of you.