The low driven shot is one of the best shooting techniques in EA FC 26. It keeps the ball zipped across the grass, making it super fast and consistent. The only downside is you can't use it from long range, or the keeper will easily react and make the save.
FC 26 Low Driven Shot Controls Reference Table
To hit a Low Driven Shot in FC 26, the main trick is just double-tapping the shoot button. Here is how to do the Low Driven Shot and its variations on all platforms:
| Shot Type | PS | Xbox | Switch | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Low Driven Shot | Double-Tap ◯ | Double-Tap B | Double-Tap A | Double-Tap Left Click(or D / Space) |
| Low Driven Finesse Shot | Hold R1 + Double-Tap ◯ | Hold RB + Double-Tap B | Hold ZR + Double-Tap A | Hold Finesse Modifier + Double-Tap Shoot |
| Low Driven Power Shot | Hold L1 + R1 + Double-Tap ◯ | Hold LB + RB + Double-Tap B | Hold L + R + Double-Tap A | Hold Power Shot Modifiers + Double-Tap Shoot |
| Low Driven Trivela Shot | Hold L2 + Double-Tap ◯ | Hold LT + Double-Tap B | Hold ZL + Double-Tap A | Hold Flair Modifier + Double-Tap Shoot |
FC 26 Meta Shooting Guide
Whether you are doing a basic or advanced low driven shot, timing is everything. First, do not power it up too much. Around 2 to 3 bars is the sweet spot. Second, do not hit the second tap too late, or it will turn into a regular mid-height shot or sky over the bar.
When is the best time to use a Low Driven Shot?
Low Driven Shots do not work in every situation, so they cannot completely replace regular shooting, unless you do not care about winning or just want to practice the move. Here are the 4 best scenarios to use them:
Situation 1: The keeper is out of the Goal Box
If the opponent rushes their keeper out of the Goal Box at you, this is the perfect time for a low driven shot. Control your distance and power, and they will barely react as the ball rolls right along the ground into the net.
Situation 2: Tall keepers
A lot of players love using tall, big-model keepers like Courtois and Donnarumma. Their diving animations to the ground are usually a bit slower than average keepers. Just open up an angle in the half-space inside the box and hit a low driven shot. Even if they react, it is hard for them to make the save.
Situation 3: Crowded defense
This usually happens when you are scrambling inside the box for too long and 2 or 3 defenders form a tight wall in front of the goal.If you use a regular shot here, the ball lifts up and easily gets blocked by their thighs, chest, or shoulders.
But with a low driven shot, the trajectory is unpredictable and stays glued to the grass, forcing them to block with just their legs. It is super hard for them to react in such a tight space.
Situation 4: Tight angle cuts
When your winger or midfielder cuts into the box diagonally, you are at a tight angle, and the keeper usually shuts down the near post.
If you try a high shot to the far post, the keeper can easily tip it away. Going for a low driven shot to the far post adds a bit of outside spin, making it way harder for the keeper to save compared to
