how do i say nice shot, nice pass, and that other stuff?

[Sweet C]

I can't seem to be able to. Only the team chat ones like "I got it" and stuff like that.

I'm using a 360 controller.

[Rotary]

Make sure the controls are set correctly in the options menu, it is usually set to the D-Pad the + shaped button set below the main stick.

[John Hadley]

I think the praise quotes come up by pressing left on the directional pad.