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FIFA 16 No Touch Dribbling Details and Video

11:01 AM - June 30, 2015 by Ermolli

EA Sports posted a new FIFA 16 video today, talking about the no touch dribbling gameplay feature. The video features Lionel Messi talking about how he does it in the real sport and how FIFA mimics his actions in the game.

A new blog was also released with more details, including how to initiate it. Every player will be able to perform no touch dribbles. Players with high dribbling and skill move star ratings will be more effective and it will also play a role in which moves are available in their arsenal.

What is No Touch Dribbling?

No Touch Dribbling is our new dribble control system that gives players the freedom to decide how and when to touch the ball. By separating and creating space between the player and the ball, you will be able to perform different skill moves, feints, or even change direction without actually applying contact to the ball.
How to initiate and use No Touch Dribbling in FIFA 16.

To trigger No Touch Dribbling, simply press and hold the L1/LB button on your controller. Once pressed, the player with possession of the ball will momentarily step away from it to create a bit of space. From there, by flicking the left analog in different angles, the player in possession of the ball will either shift his body in that particular direction or twist his ankle in the hopes of tricking the defender. If timed correctly, it can easily misdirect the defender into going one way while the player with the ball goes the other.

More complex moves can be performed by additionally pressing and holding the R2/RT button. In these situations, the player with the ball will take larger strides away from it. Although there is a risk when attempting these, if pulled off correctly they can absolutely embarrass a defender.
Which players can perform No Touch Dribbling?

In FIFA 16, every player on the pitch can perform the no touch dribble. However, based on the player's dribbling rating and skill move star rating, it will be more or less effective. Meaning players like Lionel Messi or Juan Cuadrado will be able to pull off moves that other players may not. When playing FIFA 16 for the first time, make sure to spend a few minutes in the practice area to get familiar with No Touch Dribbling.

Be sure to check out the video and also the E3 trailer from FIFA 16.

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# 21 Rensational14 @ 07/05/15 02:07 PM

Because?

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# 22 bigeastbumrush @ 07/05/15 04:15 PM

Just because something is more or less effective doesn't mean everyone should be able to do it. It's going to be something that's easy to spam.

It should be strictly tied to dribble ratings like if you are 90 or above you can do it but if you're less than 90 you simply can't at all.

# 23 Turbojugend @ 07/06/15 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush


	Just because something is more or less effective doesn't mean everyone should be able to do it. It's going to be something that's easy to spam.

Yeah, but "easy to spam" and "easy to abuse" are two different things. Take skill moves for instance, you could do them all match long if you wanted but you're going to end up getting the ball taken off of your foot more often than not. And unlike skill moves, I'm pretty sure most soccer players are able to at least try and create space around the ball. Seems like EA got this one right.

# 24 jb12780 @ 07/06/15 09:32 AM

It will probably be tied into skill moves stars. Someone with 3 won't be able to do moves that someone with 5 can.

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# 25 SpritePuck @ 07/06/15 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbojugend


	Yeah, but "easy to spam" and "easy to abuse" are two different things. Take skill moves for instance, you could do them all match long if you wanted but you're going to end up getting the ball taken off of your foot more often than not. And unlike skill moves, I'm pretty sure most soccer players are able to at least try and create space around the ball. Seems like EA got this one right.

I agree with this. It seems most pro footballers are able to do some fakes and faints while dribbling. The effectiveness is effected by dribbling and ball control ratings but I think all players should be able to attempt the moves. Obviously Messi should do this more effectively than say Victor Moses or Danny Rose but all should be able to do on the ball no touch moves just hopefully with noticably different levels of effectiveness.

I am excited for the addition and it seems a valuable part of football to include. I don't play online, thus am not worried about it being abused. But can see why some are concerned. I know I am in that small rare group of fifa gamers who prefer offline career mode over online and FUT. So, I think this is a great addition but am aware why some are not so sure.

# 26 SpritePuck @ 07/06/15 05:02 PM

Also, as a jv high school soccer player I am able to do no touch dribbling moves. It is not like trying to juggle the ball down the pitch or something. Of course the key is how quick you can do this sort of thing and how well you sell it to a defender. My point is, I get why all players can do them in the game. Because basically anyone who ever played much football can do this sort of thing.

Now, doing it like Messi does, that is a different thing altogether.

Still I can see people abusing this online and honestly this is the issue with online sports games in general. Tons of realistic game additions are used completely unrealistically. Still, I like the addition because in offline modes it will make the game more realistic.

# 27 Money99 @ 07/09/15 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbojugend


	Yeah, but "easy to spam" and "easy to abuse" are two different things. Take skill moves for instance, you could do them all match long if you wanted but you're going to end up getting the ball taken off of your foot more often than not. And unlike skill moves, I'm pretty sure most soccer players are able to at least try and create space around the ball. Seems like EA got this one right.

Theoretically I agree with you.
I'm sure most pro soccer players can pull off some fancy moves when just fooling around at practice. It's in the heat of the moment, in a game, where the cream rises to the top.

My issue is that EA simply can't be trusted when it comes to handling weapons.
EA has a poor track record in that everyone can pull off these moves regardless of their attributes.
From Madden, to NHL, to FIFA, I've been told that only certain players can pull off certain moves.
But then when playing the CPU, I'm suddenly seeing 3rd-string players look like Joe Montana, Wayne Gretzky or Messi.

That's why I agree with bigeastbumrush. If you only give special moves to the special players, you'll never have a problem dealing with spammers, or a CPU that can turn any player into a superstar.

# 28 Turbojugend @ 07/09/15 12:06 PM

The thing is, I don't believe that No-Touch Dribbling is truly a fancy/special move, at least at its core. Of course it looks flashy when they show a trailer with a player with a broad skill set (Messi) using it to its fullest extent, but it could also be as simple as manually adjusting one's position around the ball, which everyone should be able to do. At least that's what I'm seeing when I think of No-Touch Dribbling.

If you're saying EA is going to give every player Messi-like dribbling skills, then yeah, that would be a huge problem. But I seriously believe that won't be the case.

# 29 Dominator_CR7 @ 07/22/15 05:34 AM

love the new feature, like need to learn about how to do more skill moves than!!!!!!!

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