FIFA 19 Timed Finishing: How To Use Timed Finishing To Score In FIFA 19

FIFA 19 has brought a bunch of new gameplay features and mechanics to the table. 50/50 Battles is a new dynamic system that creates fairer challenges and tackling, while Dynamic Tactics has introduced game plans and a better way to manage your team while playing. Timed Finishing, on the other hand, is a risk/reward mechanic that can produce some long range screamers when executed correctly. If you want to start scoring from 40 yards out, take heed of our advice on Timed Finishing in FIFA 19.

First off, you need to ensure it’s enabled in your settings. Navigate to the controls menu, scroll down to Timed Finishing, and make sure it’s on. There’s nothing worse than trying to learn a new way to play when it’s not even activated.

Timed Finishing is simple to activate. Once you press circle/B to shoot, your player will of course bring his foot back to kick the ball. The longer you hold it, the more powerful the shot will be. Right as your player connects with the ball, tap the shoot button again. If you time it right, you’ll get some extra power and accuracy behind the ball. If you mistime it, you’ll fluff the shot completely.

In order to get used to the mechanic, we’d recommend jumping into some skill games with the FIFA Trainer enabled. This way, it gives you a small bar over your player’s head whenever you shoot. The trainer can be quite obstructive though, especially if you’re a FIFA veteran. Thankfully, the icon above your player’s head does give some feedback when you use Timed Finishing. It’ll flash yellow or red if you’ve messed up the shot, but if it goes green, you’ve executed it correctly.

Once you get the hang of Timed Finishing, it’s tempting to use it in every situation. We wouldn’t recommend it though, because there’s plenty of times a normal shot works fine. If you’re one-on-one with the keeper, why bother using Timed Finishing? It adds a risk element to a shot you’re likely to score anyway. Carefully place the ball into the bottom corners with a finesse shot instead.

Only use Timed Finishing when you’re unlikely to score with a normal shot. Tricky angles from the corner of the box or long range screamers are best. The ball will soar like an eagle and is much more likely to go in. It doesn’t mean you can pull these shots off with anyone - don’t start attempting timed finishes with your full backs - a high shooting stat is still important.

In other FIFA 19 news, why not manage your Ultimate Team on the go with the web app?