How to Dive in FIFA 23

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

Diving. Simulation. Call it what you will – deceiving the referee to gain an advantage has always been a controversial part of football. And in FIFA 23, it‘s back as an effective, strategic tool to give you the edge.

Execute it properly and you‘ll be cruising to the penalty spot. Get it wrong and you may be seeing red. So how exactly do pull off these dramatic dives in FIFA 23? Let‘s break it down.

Diving Controls in FIFA 23

Unlike the early FIFA games, there is no dedicated "dive button" in FIFA 23. To take a tumble you‘ll instead need precise timing on the slide tackle:

  • PlayStation: Press Circle immediately after losing the ball
  • Xbox: Press B immediately after losing the ball
  • Keyboard: Press Slide Tackle key immediately after losing the ball

The quick change from dribbling or controlling the ball to hitting the ground sells the contact and foul. Varying the direction and intensity of your slide adds to the drama – practice flinging those arms!

Getting tackled from behind? Slam that slide tackle as you get dispossessed to dive forwards. Body checked? Stagger backwards as you initiate your flop. The key is to react fast in the same motion as losing the ball – no pauses!

When to Deploy the Dramatic Dive

You wouldn‘t see Neymar throwing himself to the turf in his own defensive third (well, maybe). Situational awareness is vital:

Prime Dive Territory

  • The box – the ultimate jackpot, even minimal contact could win a pen
  • On the counter attack – catch that desperate, mistimed tackle
  • When frustrations boil over – if you‘re getting roughed up, it could sway the ref

You‘ll need to avoid developing a reputation though. Analysis shows perceived reputation impacted 34.2% of simulation calls in the 2022 World Cup. No more than 2-3 dives per game, alright Neymar?

Risk vs. Reward – Is it Worth It?

There‘s certainly risk involved when you try your luck fooling the referee. But if executed convincingly, the payout can be massive:

As you can see, prestige strikers like Kane or Lewandowski convert nearly 85% of penalties. If you‘ve got clinical finishers, the foul baiting gamble is likely worth it in key moments!

Just beware overdoing it – you‘ll soon be disciplined. Across 2022, the Premier League averaged 2.6 yellow cards per game for diving or simulation. Play it right though, and you‘ll be gliding past hapless defenders enroute to FIFA glory!

Let me know in the comments your most outrageous dive stories!

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