Use Finesse Dribbling when in tight spaces
Finesse Dribbling is a new addition to PES in 2021, but it was barely useful for a long time. Thankfully, Konami improved the feature throughout the year and it is now much more relevant after DataPack 6.0 installed.
When you realize you're about to enter a very tight space (for instance, when you run too far with the ball, or win a rebound), you can use the Right Switch for an attempt to gently dribble your opponent.
Finesse Dribbling can still be a hit and miss, especially if you start using it without properly receiving the ball first. But if you wait for the right opportunity, it can produce nice moments like in this clip.
More tips related to: Dribbling
- Letting the ball go through to create space
- Double-tap Sprint for longer distances
- Turn towards the goal
- Shield the ball by reading your opponent's moves
- Go around an opponent with a variation of the Xavi turn
- Use R3 to better control a bouncing ball
- Use Close Control to change direction
- Perform a Fake shot close to the defender to trigger the animation
- Use R3 to flick the ball and gain space