Properties2
| Type | Practice |
| Note created | Apr 7, 2026 |
The default mode. The AI assists your aim, and the power bar controls both force and height — they’re coupled. More power = ball goes higher. You cannot hit a powerful low shot.
- Left stick → horizontal aim only (~3 zones: left / center / right of goal)
- Power bar → force AND height
- The AI auto-corrects your aim toward the goal frame. Higher Finishing stat = more generous correction.
Workarounds
| Technique | Input | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Double-tap low shot | Tap shoot twice quickly | Forces a low driven shot — the key Basic workaround |
| Manual override | L2 + shoot + stick | Activates an arrow for precise manual aim |
| Controlled/Finesse | R2 + shoot | Reduced power, added curl |
| Chip | L1 + shoot | Lobs over advancing keeper |
| Knuckle shot | Charge ~⅔, tap shoot again | No-spin swerve. Needs skill card. 30m+ only |
PES 2021 tap-in quirk
Tap-ins are notoriously unreliable on Basic. Use the L2 manual override for close-range finishes.