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chriwaldo
Seasoned Hotshot
29 days ago

[Gameplay Feedback] Excessive Left-Stick Dribbling: Dribble Fatigue Solution

Platform: All Platforms (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC)

Game Mode: Competitive Game Modes (FUT Champions, Rivals, Online Seasons)

 

Problem Description:

Currently, hyper-agile left-stick dribbling (commonly referred to by the community as "Fidget Spinning") is severely unbalanced in competitive gameplay due to the complete absence of a dribble stamina penalty or motion delay.

Attacking players can perform 10+ consecutive 180-degree turns back-and-forth inside the penalty area without any loss of ball control, speed, or precision. Combined with the recent nerfs to AI defending and high rebound rates on manual tackles, defenders are unable to effectively match these instantaneous direction changes, leading to repetitive and unrealistic gameplay loops.

 

Video Examples:

https://www.tiktok.com/@ebru_fc/video/7687278306756087073

https://youtube.com/shorts/EMRGAsITZIA?is=A76Pyjc4SkB2HJIe

https://youtube.com/shorts/V54_4xeR49U?is=U-SDeGEHnBjQXXMG

https://youtube.com/shorts/d4JloRnJDIM?is=CdH5CWEQ_W4SLrXJ

 

Proposed Solutions & Gameplay Adjustments:

To restore balance between attack and manual defense in competitive play, I strongly recommend implementing the following adjustments in an upcoming Title Update:

- Introduce Dribble Fatigue / Momentum Penalty: Introduce a progressive error rate or reduction in agility when a player executes multiple sharp direction changes within a short timeframe (e.g., after 3–4 consecutive turns). The ball should naturally push further off the foot, making continuous spinning riskier.

- Buff Manual Tackling Recovery & Sprint Jockey: Improve the responsiveness of L2/LT + R2/RT Sprint Jockeying so defenders can mirror sharp turns more effectively, and ensure successful manual tackles reward the defender rather than rebounding straight back to the dribbler.

- Decouple Left-Stick Agility from Full Stamina: Ensure continuous rapid directional inputs drain short-term stamina or temporarily reduce the effectiveness of dribbling PlayStyles (like Technical+ and Rapid+).

 

Expected Result:

Dribbling should remain an effective skill-based mechanic for 1v1 situations, but forcing a fatigue penalty on excessive spinning will encourage better passing, timing, and football logic in competitive matches rather than exploiting movement mechanics.

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  • MaschineV6T's avatar
    MaschineV6T
    New Rookie
    5 days ago

    Bin der selben Meinung. Ändert das bitte! Das hat nichts mit Fußball zu tun, die Leute missbrauchen einfach nur die Fehler eures Spieles! Entfernt diese bitte damit die Spieler lernen, was es bedeutet ein Fußballspiel zusammen und gemeinsam zu gewinnen und nicht mit hin und her dribbeln im Strafraum.  

  • chriwaldo's avatar
    chriwaldo
    Seasoned Hotshot
    4 days ago

    Additional Community Proof: The demand for balanced dribbling is real

    ​To show how much the community wants a balanced movement system, we can look at the PC modding scene. Content creators like Anth James have recently created a gameplay overhaul (FC 27 Anth James' Gameplay Mod V1) to address this exact issue.

    ​Instead of hyper-responsive spinning, this mod brings back weightier movement and realistic turning from past FIFA eras. The goal is simple: put "Football First" and stop weightless left-stick spinning from being overpowered.

    ​You can see how this movement works in practice here:

    https://youtu.be/zchK2PQsOpw?is=rzx9nO-pIsA4Cw-X

    ​Why this matters for official updates:

    This proves that players on all platforms are looking for a more realistic football experience. While PC players can use mods, competitive modes like FUT Champions and Rivals on all consoles need an official solution from EA.

    ​Implementing mechanics like Dribble Fatigue or progressive agility errors would finally bring back a fair balance between attacking and manual defending.

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