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Testing Methodology and Ground Passing00:00:00
The video outlines a controlled testing environment using manual passing to evaluate how low pass stats (70-99) affect accuracy, trajectory, and speed. Higher stats result in tighter, faster, and more accurate passing.
Through Passing and Skill Bonuses00:01:49
Through passes behave similarly to low passes but benefit from the 'Through Passing' skill, which effectively adds a 20% bonus to the stat. If a player already has 99, this bonus is wasted, but it is highly valuable for players with stats around 82.
Lofted Passing and Crossing Mechanics00:02:58
Lofted passes follow similar rules where higher stats result in faster, lower-trajectory balls. Crosses benefit significantly from the 'Pinpoint Crossing' skill and high curl stats, which alter the ball's path, while kicking power was found to have no impact on general passing speed.
Myth-busting Kicking Power and Player Building00:04:49
Kicking power does not influence pass speed or accuracy in open play, though it affects corner kicks. Boosters can push stats beyond the 99 cap. For optimal player builds, the author suggests prioritizing high passing stats and specific skills based on playstyle.