how to use analog to sprint

[phelan]

I use the directional buttons to dribble, and press and hold R1/R2 for speed - no tapping or analogue sticks. If the players could move in more than 8 directions (come on, Kinamo!), I'd probably use the analogue sticks.

 

[Cellini]

My form was going to pieces over Christmas so I've tried breaking down and rebuilding my style of play by changing how I hold the controller.

I had been using just my index fingers on the shoulder buttons, but after a few games using both - 1st finger (for R1) and 2nd (for R2) on the shoulder buttons.

It seems to have helped to allow me to change pace more easily, and to sprint around opposing midfielders/defenders if there's space to run into. (I didn't know about the combination of R1 and R2 to nudge the ball on and super sprint after it.)

I'm coming to suspect that things like how a player holds the controller/uses the buttons must help some players to do the moves more quickly on command, whereas other players will be restricted by their normal way of using the controller.

 

[RiiseBaby]

does anybody use r1 and r2 together when sprintin? holding them down and changin direction at a 45 degree angle the player knocks it really far ahead of him, works gr8 wit the fastest of players

 

[Cellini]

Yes, its especially good for getting full-backs or wide midfielders past opponents on the wing, as long as there's space to run into, and not another defender who just has to stick out a foot to rob the ball.

In-field, I find it gives too much posession to the opposition, unless your hitting them on the break and midfield is half-empty.