On this page, you’ll learn how to do a between the legs pass in NHL 23. NHL 23 and the NHL are emphasizing skill and speed more than ever, with the usage of a deke serving as the ultimate display of technical skill in ice hockey.
NHL 23 is a video game that simulates ice hockey that was created by EA Vancouver and released by EA Sports. On October 14, 2022, it was made available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the 32nd game in the NHL video game series.
How to do a between the legs pass in NHL 23?
A basic but extremely efficient deke is playing a pass between the legs. The between-the-legs pass in NHL 23 is best viewed as a defensive puck control move, while you may utilize it to demonstrate your offensive awareness at any time.
You need to use L1 or LB to activate the deke controls, press R3 to get the puck between the skater’s legs, then press X or A to play the pass while using the analog to guide the pass to complete the between-the-legs pass.
Having the move prepared as you skate into the attacking end is a wonderful way to include this into your deke repertoire. Once you cross the blueline, a defenseman will probably try to rush you head-on to check you and seize control, as is frequently the case.
- PlayStation Controls: L1 + R3 + X
- Xbox Controls: LB + R3 + A
- When to Use: As you’re about to get checked or pinched
- Difficulty to Perform: 2 of 10
You may safeguard the puck and increase your chances of passing it to a teammate right before you are checked by employing the between-the-legs pass. Of course, you may utilize it any time you believe that the deke would open up a better passing path, but at first, its puck protection capabilities are particularly helpful.
Where can you deke practice?
NHL 23’s decking controls are challenging to master, especially under the high-stress circumstances of a competitive game.
From the NHL 23 home page, pick More from the tabs, then click Training and Practice to practice each deke. Use the Free Skate training since it will only be the skater of your choosing versus a goalkeeper if you want to practice the solo dekes without feeling any pressure.
Go into Team Practice and change the number of players on each side of the rink to practice teamwork dekes like the Between-the-Legs Pass or if you want to attempt timing your decking against a certain number of opponents.
Going one-on-one in the Free Skate mode of Training and Practice will provide you the space you need to master the timing while learning the Michigan deke (lacrosse deke).
It can be a good idea to practice the chip deke (jump deke) and slide deke against one or two defenders in order to simulate the pressure that will be applied to you and improve your timing for the dekes.
NHL 23: Features
The lacrosse-style goal known as the Michigan goal, as executed by Trevor Zegras and Sonny Milano, is called “The Zegras” in NHL 23. Another player in front of the net then smacks the ball into the goal after a player from behind the net hits it up above the crossbar.
The new “Last Chance Puck Movement” in NHL 23 enables players to still contact the puck with their sticks after being struck or tripped.
A new Overtime win animation, National anthem animations, on-ice projection, Stanley Cup Playoffs animations, interactive Stanley Cup celebrations, and many other animations were presented in NHL 23’s “Deep Dive” along with many other additions. It was revealed that EA has included a custom league option to the next round of “Deep Dive” where players may take up the roles of the Original Six and customize a Round Robin format for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Same-gen crossplay will be offered, along with many other often requested features.
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