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Introduction
EA SPORTS FIFA 10 expands on the already incredible gameplay of last year’s game to provide gamers with the ultimate football experience. With the introduction of the new Virtual Pro, Pro Club Championship, 360º dribbling and more, you’ll enjoy hours and hours of great gaming.
The Official EA SPORTS FIFA 10 Strategy Guide guide will take you through the fundamental controls all the way through making tactical changes, utilising skill moves and creating your very own set play masterpieces.
Before we get into some sample pages from the guide, here is a quick breakdown of the content you will find in the full guide.
How to use this guide
FIFA 10expands on the already incredible gameplay of last year’s game to provide gamers with the ultimate football experience. With the introduction of the new Virtual Pro, Pro Club Championship, 360º dribbling and more, you’ll enjoy hours and hours of great gaming. This guide will take you through the fundamental controls all the waythrough making tactical changes, utilising skill moves and creating your very own set play masterpieces. Here’s how we have organised all of the information in this guide for easy reference:
Chapter 1: New Features explains all of the exciting new features that have beenadded to FIFA 10 this season. From the ball roll fake to Manager Mode, this year’s gamehas something new for everyone.
Chapter 2: Basic Controls serves as yourvirtual training ground. You’ll learn all the controls for offence, defence andgoalkeeping with tips on how to use them in every situation youencounter.
Chapter 3: Skill moves will train you to execute every single trick in the game. In addition, we provide you with powercombinations you can use to break free from your defender. We have all the jugglingmoves covered for you as well.
Chapter 4: SetPieces gives you a comprehensive look at all of the restart options in thegame. We’ll teach you how to use the new Create-A-Set Piece feature and provideyou with several great custom plays to get your started.
Chapter 5:Tactics and Strategies breaks down all 16 formations that are available inFIFA 10. We then provide you with tips andstrategies for using Custom Tactics as well as an overview of the tactics usedby all the top clubs.
Chapter 6: Top Clubs Rosters & Ratingsgives you the attribute ratings for seven of the top leagues in FIFA 10 as wellas the best of the International squads. You can scout anentire club at a glance to discover the strength and weaknesses of youropponent as well as your own team.
Chapter 7: Career Modes will provide you with all the tips and strategies you needto know to build your own Virtual Pro or take over and manage the club of yourdreams. This chapter includes a list of the hidden gems in the game that youcan use to great success inManager Mode.
Sample Pages
Basic Controls
Attacking Controls—Dribbling
Once the ball has been trapped at yourplayer's feet, it's time for your dribbling skills to take over. Being askilled dribbler will impact everything that you do in the game. Your playerwill take different types of touches on the ball depending on the speed you are running. If you are in a full out sprint, your player will push the ball further ahead of him. Take careful note of the opponents around you to know which pace you should be at so as not to give the ball away. You lose some lateral control here so be mindful of defenders lurking nearby. Players with better dribbling ratings take more quick touches on the ball allowing you to redirect it more easily. A good tip is to remember not to be predictable to your opponent. Change directions, stop the ball and then immediately continue;change your pace from a walk to a sprint instantly, knock the ball upon receiving it away from your opponent, and of course spend time in the arena polishing yourtricks!
360º Dribbling
This year's game added 360º dribblingcontrol, which gives you even more options when it comes to moving the ball. With just a slight touch of the left thumbstick you can now move the ball from one foot to the other. Use this control fidelity to set the ball up on your stronger foot for shot attempts. There are some other notable changes that comewith 360º dribbling that you will want to be aware of. Last year in FIFA 09 the dribbler had to be right behind the ball to control it. In FIFA 10, EA SPORTS has added a mechanism for "wider touches." What this means is that the dribbler can have more contact points on the ball than just having it right in front of him. If you are dribbling down the field with a defender on your inside shoulder, your player can now keep the ball on his outside foot and prevent the defender from taking it away. This was not possible in FIFA 09.
360º dribbling also gives your player the ability to "bend" his run with the ball. The best way to explain this is to go right onto the pitch for an example. Imagine our player on a run with a defender coming in on us to cut off our angle. If we maintain a straight line approach to the goal, he will cut us off before we can get a shot. However, we can now slightly bend our run to keep him from intersecting our dribble run. Last year we would have been forced to just take a 45º angle to dribble away from him, which would have put us out of position to get a shot off.
Stop the Ball(unmarked)
PlayStation3:R2 button (release the left thumbstick)
Xbox360:RT button (release the left thumbstick)
This control allows you to make a hard stop anywhere on the field. We like to use this move in combination with an explosive sprinting exit in another direction.This change of pace often proves very effective in shaking your defender. If you hold this control down while you are marked, you will transition into a shield move.
Stop the Ball—Facing Goal
PlayStation3:L1 button (release the left thumbstick)
Xbox360:LB button (release the left thumbstick)
We stop the ball while squaring up on goal
This control will cause your player to make a hard stop and face the goal. Like the stop the ball control, this move allows you to quickly change to a new direction and throw your opponent's defender off balance. You also have a huge advantage when shooting by squaring up on the goal. As your shooting accuracy is heavily dependent on your player's motion and direction, use this move to quickly line up on goal so you can get your feet under you to release a blast on goal.
Pace Control
PlayStation3:L2 button
Xbox360:LT button
Pace control basically does just what it says. It gives you the ability to have a much more managed movement velocity over your player with the ball. This function does slow down your player, but gives them a bit more control over the ball. The dribbling rating of your player affects his ability to control the balleffectively.
Sprinting
PlayStation3: hold R2 button
Xbox360: hold RT button
Walcott blazesdown the line in a dead sprint
The Sprint button causes your player to dribble at the highest possible speed. Your player will knock the ball forward on each touch. The downside is that you won't be able to make as tight of a cut when you are at full speed. Your shooting accuracy will also be diminished. A good rule of thumb is to let go of the button to break out of a sprint and into a jog to really increase your accuracy for shooting and other skill moves. Rather than always moving in a sprint, be sure to mix it up from a jog to a quickburst of speed. Do not forget to mix up your movement; the less predictable you are, the tougher it is for your opponent to get possession.
Knock-On
PlayStation3: flick right thumbstick in any direction
Xbox360: flick right thumbstick in any direction
Schweinsteiger knocks the ball into space
The knock-on is pretty self explanatory. Using this control will cause your dribbler to push the ball away from him in the direction you choose. You can use this move to gain separation from your marker, or to quickly accelerate into a sprinting dribble. You now have the ability to knock the ball in any direction (just like 360º dribbling). When moving with the ball, instead of just using the default dribble (which can be easily read by your opponent), be creative by knocking the ball in a direction and then changing your player's pace and moving quickly in that direction. It is very tough for a player to getback in front of you once you have moved beyond them. Use this to set yourself up for other things to transition into like that big shot (or fake shot), a skill move, or a great pass.
ShieldBall (when marked)
PlayStation3:R2 button
Xbox360:RT button
When your player is tightly marked, you can hold down the shield button to have your player hold off your opponent and protect the ball with his body. Bigger, stronger players like Drogba are most effective when it comes to shielding the ball. One good technique you can utilise is to play a deep ball down the pitch to one of your target men. He can then use shielding to hold up the ball until your midfield support arrives. While you are shielding, you can use the right thumbstick to perform ball fakes. As soon as your defender shades to one side, release the shield button and quickly spin out in the opposite direction. You can usually break open and get past your marker this way.
Lampard shields the ball from his defender
Skilled Dribbling
PlayStation3:L2+R2 buttons, move left thumbstick side toside
Xbox360: LT+ RT buttons, move left thumbstick side to side
Xavi uses a Skilled Dribble to get room for his cross
Skilled dribbling is a new feature that has been added to FIFA10 on the next-gen consoles. We have all seen the situation where an attacker takes the ball down the wing and then squares up on goal. He will quickly move the ball from side to side trying to get the defender to bite so he can get in his cross. This is the inspiration for this move. Your player will make quick 90º cuts on the ball as he faces up on the goal. One trick you can employ is to take a skilled dribbler to one side. If the defender leans in that direction, quickly let go of the l button (7 on Xbox 360). Keep holding the sprint button down and accelerate in the opposite direction. In addition to using skilled dribbling in the corners, it can also be useful in front of goal as you try to get a shot off. One final trick with skilled dribbling is to use it as a lane change move when you are going right at a defender. You will want to make sure that the defender is shaded slightly to one side, and not directly in front ofyou.
SkillMoves & Tricks
Refer to our Skill Moves chapter for details on each and every trick in the game. Fundamentally, it is an awesome tool to not only create that highlight reel to send to your friends, but also is designed to really get you by your opponent. The key to successful tricks is to always keep your player unpredictable to the opponent. A little body feint, or even small gestures might just give you enough advantage to get beyond him and through to your next task at hand. Of course, it is even more fun to humiliate your opponent and watch it in slow motion on the instant replay screen.
Attacking Controls—Passing
While being able to take players on one-on-one and beat them is a critical skill, most of the time in FIFA 10 you will be using the passing game to move the ball around on thepitch. To be a successful passer, you will need to keep one eye on the field, and the other on your radar. This will enable you to open up the field with passes to players off screen. In this section of the guide we are going to look at the five main types of passes in thegame.
Short Pass
PlayStation3:X button
Xbox360:A button
A nice crisp short pass keeps the ball moving
There are few things as pretty to watch as Barcelona pinging the ball around the pitch with short passes. Brazil is another squad well known for their crisp one-touch passing game. Short passes are an effective method of manoeuvring the ball through tight traffic in an attempt to poke holes in your opponent's defence. Passes to players that are right in front of you are the most accurate. Passes made to players behind you and to the side are less precise. You will want to adjust your player's body position so that he is on balance to make the pass in the direction that you desire the ball to go. This will greatly enhance your passing accuracy. If you hold the Pass button down for a longer period of time, you will hit a player that is further away with the pass.
Passing accuracy is based on the direction of the pass
This diagram clearly shows how the direction your player is facing affects the accuracy of the pass. Assume the direction you are always facing is true 12 o'clock on a typical clock. Everything from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock is pretty accurate, but from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 10,accuracy is greatly diminished. From 5 to 7, you better have a highly skilled player with eyes in the back of hishead.
LobPass
PlayStation3:Square button
Xbox360:X button
Switching fields with a lob pass
David Beckham has long been known for his ability to serve up the long ball. A quality long pass can quickly change a stagnant passing game into an attacking threat in mere moments. In order to hit the long ball with success, it is important that you keep an eye on the radar and send your players on runs. Long passes can be used to switch the field and attack down the opposite flank. You will notice this year that a driven lob pass will result when you are passing to a player without any defenders in the passing lane. This makes switching fields much more effective as the ball travels faster. As with the short pass, holding down the lob pass button for a longer period of time will result in a pass to a player further away. The lob pass can also be used to hit a short chip over a defender. We use this to get the ball from the centre-back to the flanks when a striker is putting heavy pressure on the ball. Wait until he gets close and then just pop it over his head to the waiting full-back.
Through Pass
PlayStation3:Triangle button
Xbox360:Y button
An accurate through pass springs the attacker into open space
One of the most potent weapons in FIFA 09 was the through pass. Lay a nice through pass into the path of aspeedster like Cristiano Ronaldo and you pretty much have an automatic goal. The through ball is still very effective in FIFA 10, but the improved keeper logic makes automatic one-on-ones a thing ofthe past. Just to clarify for those not familiar with the term, a through pass is a pass that is played to space so that another player can run onto it. It's not played to their feet like a standard pass. Usually you will use this type of pass to lead a wing player down the touch line, or get a ball in behind the defence. Once again, how long you hold the pass button will determine the strength and distance of your pass. Higher rated players can also perform a swerving through ball that curves into the space. These players can make passes that the mere mortal footballers can't make.
Lobbed Through Pass
PlayStation3:L1 + Triangle buttons
Xbox360:LB+Ybuttons
Sometimes you have to go over the top
The lobbed through pass operates in much the same way as a regular through ball except that the ball is played in the air. This can add an extra element of difficulty for your opponent to defend as not only does he have to cut off regular passing lanes, but he also has to be mindful of open space on the field. You can put balls over the top and drop them into spaces that a regular through ball would never reach. Playing a lobbed through ball across the field to a teammate making a diagonal run will result in some greatstriking opportunities on your opponent's goal.
One-TwoPass
PlayStation3: Hold L1 and press X to make the first pass. ThenpressX(ground pass),Square(lobbed pass) orTriangle (through pass)
Xbox360: HoldLBand pressAto make the first pass. Then pressA(ground pass),X(lobbed pass) orY (through pass)
Breaking down the defence with a wall pass
Also known as a wall pass, the one-two pass is the quickest way to carve through the defence and move down the pitch. Your player will execute a pass and then immediately go on a run to look for a return ball. If you can get a defender to commit hard to you before making the first pass, you'll have even better success. You can hit either a ground, lobbed, or through pass for the return pass. The one caveat you need to be aware of is that your players can get out of position if you use it incorrectly. You don't really want to initiate a one-two pass with your centre-back as he will go barrelling down the field leaving the back open for a counter attack. One other way to use the one-two pass control is what we callt he third man running technique. Start a one-two pass, but instead of returning the ball to the original passer, hit another man on the field. Then use this player to hit the return pass to the player going on a run. Using this third man technique can really bust holes in the defence.
Attacking Controls—Crossing
Standard Cross
PlayStation3:Square button (hold to determine distance)
Xbox360:Xbutton (hold to determine distance)
We hit a high arcing cross into the box
You will use the crossing controls to put the ball into the box when you get down into the corners, or to launch an early opportunity from further out to an unrushing attacker. Just as in shooting and passing, your body position, balance, speed, and player attributes all come into play when hitting a cross. You can add some swerve to the ball by holding the right thumbstick in a direction as the meter is filling up. When most players hear the term "cross" they think of the high arcing ball into the box. In FIFA10, this is just the beginning. You have a full arsenal of crosses at your disposal that you can employ based on the situation. If you are in the crossing zone (between the 18 yard box to the end line), you will use one set of crosses. If you are outside of this area, you will utilise one of the early crosstechniques.
Low Cross
PlayStation3:Square button (doubletap)
Xbox360:Xbutton (double tap)
A low cross can create dangerous scoring chances
The low cross is a sharply struck driven cross that you are looking to one touch into the goal. This cross is played quickly in an attempt to beat the defender to the ball (use this when your attacker has inside position). It is best served up when you are crossing to a quick attacker who can beat his defender to the punch. This cross is usually whipped in with a lot more pace than the typical high arcing cross and can really catch your adversary by surprise. If your attacker does not have a good look at the goal, then hit the pass button to "flick it on" to another player. You can create really fast goal scoring combos in this way.
Ground Cross
PlayStation3:Square button (tripletap)
Xbox360:Abutton (triple tap)
Try to take a first touch strike off your grounded cross
The ground cross is a fast hitting pass much like the low cross. Your player will quickly hit the ball across the face of the goal. It is different than the through pass in that it does not lead your teammate to goal. The ground cross is an effective tool for setting up a one time strike on goal.
Early Cross / Early Low Cross / Early Ground Cross
We launch an early cross into the box
Early crosses refer to balls played into the box from outside the crossing zone. Usually you will pull this type of cross out when you have an opposite wing runner attacking the box. Check your radar for players that have some space outside of the defence and lead them into the box with an early cross. Early crosses can be of the standard variety, as well as low and grounded passes. Once you get the timing down with this type of cross, you can create all kinds of problems for your opponent. This is especially true if the opposing team's width is set on the narrow side. You will often have a player running completely free into the attacking zone in these situations.
Attacking Controls—Shooting
Each year the shooting system in the FIFA franchise gets a little more tweaked and perfected. With a real physics system behind every shot, you have to be aware of your player's momentum, speed, shot rating and balance on each and every shot attempt that you take. In addition, you must be aware of which foot is the preferred foot or risk a poorly stuck attempt on goal. We have included a "Shot Power/Elevation Chart" so that you can see the correlation between shot speed and ball elevation based on how much you power up the meter.
Shot Power/Elevation Chart
Also keep in mind that your player's accuracy is greatly diminished if he is on a full sprint while shooting, as well as his lateral momentum at the time. Your best bet is to release the Sprint button before your shot so that your player can gather his balance before going for goal. Unless your player's weak foot rating is really strong, you’ll want to move the ball to his dominant foot for the best possible strike. If you can't get the ball on your good foot, don't wind up your shot as much. Play it safe and try to at least put it on frame.
As you line up your shot, you would benefit greatly from using the stop the ball (facing goal) and skilled dribbling controls to line up your shot. You'll definitely need to spend a fair amount of time working on your shot to get the hang of how much power you can put on your strikes. Keep in mind that in FIFA 10, players with high shot power ratings can really let fly with some crackers from distance. Don't be afraid to let it rip if you have a player witha 90+ Shot Power rating. However, this would be a good place to also use the various "Face the Goal" options mentioned in the dribbling section. We will have an entire section devoted to finishing later in the guide, but here is a quick tip that will help you around the goal mouth. If your player is right footed, head directly at the goal about 5 yards off of dead centre and as soon as you see the keeper, start to move left. Flick the left thumbstick and just barely tap the shot button. You'll go to the opposite side and put the ball right in the net. If your player favours his left foot, simply reverse these instructions.
Standard Shot
PlayStation3:Circle button
Xbox360:Bbutton
We uncork arocket from outside the box
A standard shot is your typical driven strike on goal. You can attempt this type of shot just about anywhere on the field. Be sure to refer to the “Shot Power/Elevation Chart” to see how powering up your shot affects both the power and elevation of your strikes. Balance is key to getting off aquality shot. If you can get to the goal line and lay the ball back to the top with a through ball, you can unleash some smoking shots on net.
Skill Moves and Juggling Tricks
1 Star Skill Moves
Juggling
Unless you are beating your opponent very badly and just want to rub it in his face a bit, you won't have too many opportunities to juggle ingame.However,juggling is a fun way to pass the time in Arena mode as there are numerous tricks that you have at your disposal.
Howto Execute: Tap R1 repeatedly (RBon Xbox 360)
Every player has the ability to perform standard juggles. There’s not much to say here. Simply tap the button repeatedly to have your player perform kick-ups.
2 Star Skill Moves
Ball Roll
Howto Execute: Hold Left or Hold Right
This is a pretty simple move, but it can be very effective as a lane change manoeuvre when a defender is coming at you full speed. Just take make a quick roll to the side and accelerate right by him. You will want to make this move in the direction opposite that your opponent is shading you.So if the defender is coming straight on, but towards your right shoulder, roll it to the left side. You can also use this move down in the corner when you have squared up to cross. Defenders will often come at you full speed and a quick roll will give you all the room you need to get your cross in.
Body Feint Left or Right
Howto Execute: Flick Left or Flick Right
The Body Feint is another very simple move that can be effective in the right places. You are looking to make the defender lean in the wrong direction so that you can go by him on the other. Experiment with different Exit Moves to see which ones you like the best.
Drag Back
Howto Execute: Flick Left Thumbstick Back—Standing Only
This move can only be executed from a standing position.The player pulls the ball back with the sole of his boot. This move is best used to pull the ball out of the path of a lunging defender, or to quickly change directions back towards your own goal. Again, experiment with different types of Exit Moves including a pull behind the standing leg and pull to V move.
Reverse Stepover
Howto Execute: Right to Forward or Left to Forward
The Reverse Stepover fakes as if you are going to cut the ball across your body with the inside of your boot. Instead, you step over and around the front of the ball. The objective is to fool the defender with the fake so that you can explode in the opposite directions. You can perform this move at speed, but we have found it to be most effective when at a dead stop followed by aquick exit.
Stepover
Howto Execute: Forward to Right or Forward to Left
The Stepover (also know as Scissor) fakes as if you are going to cut the ball with the outside of your boot. Your player brings his foot from behind the ball around the front and to the side. You can perform this move either at a standstill or on the move. In FIFA 10, slight changes to the animation enable you to execute multiple stepovers without slowing down too much. You can hit at least three consecutive moves before you start to slow down. Make sure you have plenty of separation between your player and the defender when executing this move, or it will be tackled away quite easily.
3 Star Skill Moves
360º Roulette
How to Execute: Back to Left to Forward to Right or Back to Right to Forward to Left
Made most famous by Maradona and Zidane, the 360º Roulette is a spin move that effectively shields the ball from your opponent. This move can quickly get separation for your attacking player so you can make a play on goal. It is very hard for defenders to take the ball away from you, and if they are too aggressive it usually results in a foul.
Fake Left Go Right
Howto Execute: Right to Back to Left
This is a variation of the Elastico move for players that only have a 3 Star Skill Move rating. You will perform a body fake to the right and then take the ball with an explosive step to the left using the outside of his left foot.This move is still effective, but is not as fancy as the Elastico.
Flick Up
How to Execute: Flick Forward 3x
This particular Skill Move has two main uses. First of all, you can use it to flick the ball upand over an oncoming slide tackle. If you are able to read the play and predictthe tackle, you can flick the ball up and skip away into the open field. Another use for this move is to flick the ball beach-football-style and crack a volley on goal.
Heel Flick
How to Execute: Flick Forward, Back
This move is similar to the Heel to Heel flick, but will be performed by players that do not have at least a 4 Star Skill Move rating. Not as fancy, but it will still get results.
Tactics & Strategies
POSITIONS
As we begin our section on tactics and strategies, it is important that you have a solid understanding of the terminology used in FIFA 10 for each position. Depending on the role of the player, you might see a player lined up in the same area of the field on one formation as another, but with a different position name. Let's take a quick look at each of the positions and roles that you will encounter when playing the game.
Defenders
The modern day defender not only has to be fast and strong enough to handle elusive strikers, but he must also possess the ball skills and fitness to go forward and get involved in the attack. Central defenders tend to be tall and stronger, while outside backs tend to be faster and more skilled with the ball at their feet.
Wingbacks(LWB/RWB)—Wingbacks typically come into play when teams are running afive defender formation. These players must be very fit as they will have to provide width in the attack, and be able to get back on defence to support. These players usually have the ball skills of an outside midfielder, and shouldbe able to provide quality crosses to the forwards. Examples of quality wingbacks include: Ashley Cole, Javier Zanetti, Sergio Ramos, Dani Alves, and Maicon.
Dani Alves in action
Full-backs(LB/RB)—The RB and LB are usually part of a four man back line. Their primary objective is to track the outside midfielders of the opposite team, as well as pick up strikers making wide runs. It is not unusual for these players to be involved in the attack. They can make overlapping runs and feed the ball into the penalty area. Examples of quality full-backs include: Patrice Evra,Sergio Ramos, Dani Alves, Gianluca Zambrotta, and Maicon.
Centre-backs(CB, LCB, RCB)—The centre-backs are responsible for marking the strikersof the opposing team. They must be tall and able to win the ball in the air. Quite often, they will come up into the opposing penalty box in corner kick situations. Their height and area prowess can be very beneficial to their team when it comes to scoring off of corner kicks. Examples of quality centre-backs include: John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Carles Puyol, GirogioChiellini, and Fabio Cannavaro.
John Terry rules the backline for Chelsea
Midfielders
Midfielders are the key cog in the machine. Unless you have a team that just bypasses the middle of the park and bombs it up from defence to the strikers, your midfielders will control the pace of play, and facilitate the transition from back to front. More than any other position, midfielders have the most variety in their roles in FIFA 10.
Attacking Midfielder (CAM, LAM, RAM)—Attacking midfielders spend moretime going forward than they do dropping back to help on defence. Their job is to take defenders on directly and feed the strikers for goal scoring opportunities. Typically when you think of the flashiest players in the game, you are looking at the attacking mids. Examples of quality attacking midfielders include: Kaka, Cesc Fabregas, Steven Gerrard, Lionel Messi, andFrank Lampard.
Midfielder(CM, LM, RM)—These are the true midfielders who must be equally adept in defending as well as attacking. They must possess excellent vision and superior passing skills. Speed is a great asset for the outside midfielders. Examples of quality midfielders include: Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Michael Essien, Daniele DeRossi, and Franck Ribery.
Xavi gets it done in all phases of the game
Defensive Midfielder (CDM, RDM, LDM)—Actsas a stopper and the true first line of defence, controlling the area between the defence and the midfield. The DM is the transition player from defence into the attack. Examples of quality defensive midfielders include: Gennaro Gatusso,Javier Mascherano, Michael Essien, Lassana Diarra, and Gilberto Sivla.
Forwards
The forwards are your main goal scorers. Their job is pretty simple: Put the ball in the net. There are all sorts of shapes and sizes when it comes to forwards. Some players stay out wide and use their speed to make slashing runs for chances on goal. Others are big, tall target men who can hold the ball up, or use their heads to stick the ball in the net.
Winger(LW, RW)—Wingers are very similar to outside midfielders in a sense, but they typically have very few defensive responsibilities. They’re either a designated attacker in a 4-4-2 style formation, or play the outside in a 4-3-3 type system. They typically have great speed and excellent ball skills. Examples of quality wingers include: Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, FranckRibery, Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, and Ryan Giggs.
Forward(CF, LF, RF)—This position usually appears in one of two ways in FIFA 10. You will have a CF playing in the hole behind a striker, or you might have anLF and RF playing behind a solitary striker. These players must have good aerial skills, the ability to take players on one-on-one, and top notch finishing skills. Examples of quality forwards include: Didier Drogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney, Luca Toni, and Francesco Totti.
Wayne Rooney cracks a shot on goal
Striker(LS, RS, ST)—Strikers tend to play higher than the forward positions in FIFA 10.They constantly look to make slashing runs on goal. Strikers need to be excellent finishers, and adept at putting the ball on frame with both their feet and heads. Examples of quality strikers include: Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez, Fernando Torres, Miroslav Klose, and Samuel Eto’o.
FORMATIONS
3 Defender Formations
3-4-1-2
Overview
This variation of the 3-4-2-1 provides a CF dropping deep to support the central midfielders and feed the two strikers up top. The two wing midfielders provide support to the three defenders in the back, so fitness will be paramount for these players. This formation gives you a strong attacking look, but can come under pressure against teams with four defenders that overlap their full-backs to attack with the wingers.
Requirements
Active outside midfielders with excellent fitness to get back and help on defence
A playmaking CF who can hold the ball up and feed the two strikers
A least one of the central midfielders must be a strong defender
Key Notes
Great formation for creating counter-attacks
You must support the centre-backs with the RM and LM
Strong against 4-3-3 formations
3-4-2-1
Overview
The 3-4-2-1 is a variation of the 3-4-3 formation. Like the3-4-3, this formation is an aggressive, offensively focused setup. The LF andRF can drop back and give your midfield more support than in a standard 3-4-3. The strength of the 3-4-2-1 is obviously in the attack. The downside of this formation is that it only has three dedicated defenders, making it a bit on the weak side defensively.
Requirements
Active outside midfielders with excellent fitness to get back and help on defence
Central midfielders who are comfortable both defending and attacking
Strong defenders who can cover lots of ground
Key Notes
Lots of attacking power up top
Four midfielders give you control over the centre of the pitch
Strong against 4-3-3 formations
3-4-3
Overview
This extremely offensive formation attempts to overwhelm defences with three strikers playing up top. This system of play naturally creates excellent passing angles as you go from odd to even to odd lines of players. You will need to have creative wingers up top to fully take advantage of this system. Again, very fit outside midfielders are needed to support the three centre-backs on defence.
Requirements
Creative wingers with strong one-on-one skills
Fast and fit outside midfielders to track back on defence
Strong defenders who can cover lots of ground
Key Notes
Great formation for playing possession football
Can play strong defence if you give the RM and LM a strong defensive mentality
Strong against 4-4-2
3-5-2
Overview
The 3-5-2 is an attacking formation that provides five attackers when in possession of the ball. The two outside midfielders become wingers on attack. The CAM has a great deal of freedom to move about and cause problems for opposing defences. This formation can create man-up advantages on eitherthe wings or through the centre. Defensively you must be alert as you only have three dedicated defenders.
Requirements
Outside midfielders with speed and exceptional fitness
A creative CAM who can make quality passes or attack the defence on the dribble
Defenders with strong one-on-one defending skills
Key Notes
Very versatile system that allows the CAM freedom to roam
You can experiment with either zonal defending, or two marking backs and a sweeper
Strong against the 4-4-2, weak against 3-4-3 formations
DEFENCE
The Italian national team rode a stingy defence to win the WorldCup in 2006. Tough defence may not be fun, and may not be flashy, but it flatout gets results. Just like in real life football, you can’t neglect the defensive side of the game in FIFA 10 either. With Custom Tactics you can adjust where on the field your defence starts to bring pressure, how aggressively they tackle, the width of your defence, and what kind of line they hold in the back.
Pressure
Defensive Pressure determines how high up the pitch the team will start to pressure the opposition.
Deep—The team drops back and allows the opposition time in their own half in exchange for getting numbers behind the ball.
Medium—The team will start to defend in their opponent’s half, but not the full length ofthe pitch.
High—The team will apply full pressure in their opponent’s half. Wide midfielders and full-backs will push high on the ball side to make it difficult for the opposition to play out. This tactic is effective but leaves lots of space open for the ball over the top behind the defence.
Aggression
Defensive Aggression determines how hard the team will tackle and how much pressure is applied to the ball possessor. But be careful, because high aggression can result in a higher number of fouls.
Contain—The team tries to contain the ball possessor, with players rarely diving into tackles or trying to outnumber the ball carrier.
Press—The team dives into tackles hard, and will slide whenever possible.
Double—The team will look to tackle fiercely and in numbers, sending an extra player to the ball possessor as often as possible.
Team Width
Defensive width affects how much the team will shift to the ballside when defending.
Narrow—The team will defend compactly. Players will pinch in on the far side to cover teammates and allow for ball side pressure. When the ball is central, the team will pack the middle of the pitch and allow more room on the wings.
Normal—The team will not try to defend particularly narrowly or widely.
Wide—The team will not pinch as much. Players on the far side will mark opponents tightly, sacrificing cover in favour of making it difficult for the opposition to pull them out of shape.
Defender Line
Defender Line affects the shape of your defence, and whether or not they play the offside trap.
Cover—The players in the back pinch, drop, and cover each other providing depth indefence. This makes through balls more difficult to play, but allows the opposition the freedom to pinch higher.
Offside Trap—The team plays with a flat back line, and looks forthe opportunity to step up and catch the opposition offside. The opposition won’t have the freedom of pushing high, but this is a dangerous tactic. When the trap is broken it usually results in an easy scoring opportunity.
How It Works on the Field
Pressure—The pressure setting determines at what point on the pitch the defence picks up pressure on the opposing team. With high pressure set, the team will pick up coverage right at the opposing team’s eighteen yard box. While this can really cause problems for the other team’s offence, it does take a toll on your players’ level of fitness. No matter what pressure setting you use, your team will start to tighten the noose as your opponent crosses midfield. Coverage will get tighter and tighter as your opponent gets close to your penalty areas. With a deep pressure tactic in place, the defence only brings light pressure onthe offence while the ball is not in its half of the field. When playing against a high pressure team, you must keep the ball moving quickly. You should be able to find open men as the defence over-commits to shut you down. Experiment with using a long ball tactic against this type of team as you can quickly counter if you get the ball out of your third of the pitch.
Milan will set back and absorb pressure beforecountering
Aggression—The Aggression settings do not have as profound an effect on your team as they do on the CPU controlled squads. For CPU teams, aggressiveness will determine the type of pressure individual defenders put on the men they are covering. With low aggression settings (Contain), the defenders will contain, jockey, and defend as a team. As the opposing team gets closer to their goal, the defence will ramp up the intensity of their marking and tackling attempts. Middle aggression settings (Press) will cause the defenders to stay a bit tighter to their men, slide tackle more, and take more half chances and stabs at the ball. High aggression settings (Double) will cause defenders to fly into tackles, stick tight to dribblers, and bring in secondary defenders to press the ball handler. While you can stifle the offence’s flow with this tactic, you can quickly wear out your team. If you start the game off with this tactic, your players will run out of steam around the 60 minute mark. At this point they just won’t have the energy to press with the same level of aggressiveness. You are better off using this tactic in spurts during the game rather than making it the focus for the entire 90 minutes.
TeamWidth—Team Width determines the compactness of your team’s back line. With a compact setting, your defenders will play closely together and cover for each other. You will be able to work quick passes between defenders and provide support for each other when your opponent reaches the attacking third. The downside of a compact setting is that you leave the wings largely unguarded. Your team will shift from side to side as a unit, but you will give up space on the wings. Compact settings facilitate double teams and covering zone play. A widesetting will cover the wings well, but leaves your players in a lot ofone-on-one situations with no cover. One advantage of this setting is that you’ll be able to quickly get the ball wide and counter-attack when you win possession in the back.
Pachucaplays with a narrow team width tactic
Defender Line—This tactic setting is pretty cut and dry. Your team either pushes up and looks for the Offside Trap, or they drop off a bit and cover for one another. If you want to run the trap, you had better have some serious speed on your back line. Typically, we recommend that you avoid the Offside Trap setting, especially against the through ball happy players you will meet online in FIFA 10.
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Introduction
EA SPORTS FIFA 10 expands on the already incredible gameplay of last year’s game to provide gamers with the ultimate football experience. With the introduction of the new Virtual Pro, Pro Club Championship, 360º dribbling and more, you’ll enjoy hours and hours of great gaming.
The Official EA SPORTS FIFA 10 Strategy Guide guide will take you through the fundamental controls all the way through making tactical changes, utilising skill moves and creating your very own set play masterpieces.
Before we get into some sample pages from the guide, here is a quick breakdown of the content you will find in the full guide.
How to use this guide
FIFA 10expands on the already incredible gameplay of last year’s game to provide gamers with the ultimate football experience. With the introduction of the new Virtual Pro, Pro Club Championship, 360º dribbling and more, you’ll enjoy hours and hours of great gaming. This guide will take you through the fundamental controls all the waythrough making tactical changes, utilising skill moves and creating your very own set play masterpieces. Here’s how we have organised all of the information in this guide for easy reference:
Chapter 1: New Features explains all of the exciting new features that have beenadded to FIFA 10 this season. From the ball roll fake to Manager Mode, this year’s gamehas something new for everyone.
Chapter 2: Basic Controls serves as yourvirtual training ground. You’ll learn all the controls for offence, defence andgoalkeeping with tips on how to use them in every situation youencounter.
Chapter 3: Skill moves will train you to execute every single trick in the game. In addition, we provide you with powercombinations you can use to break free from your defender. We have all the jugglingmoves covered for you as well.
Chapter 4: SetPieces gives you a comprehensive look at all of the restart options in thegame. We’ll teach you how to use the new Create-A-Set Piece feature and provideyou with several great custom plays to get your started.
Chapter 5:Tactics and Strategies breaks down all 16 formations that are available inFIFA 10. We then provide you with tips andstrategies for using Custom Tactics as well as an overview of the tactics usedby all the top clubs.
Chapter 6: Top Clubs Rosters & Ratingsgives you the attribute ratings for seven of the top leagues in FIFA 10 as wellas the best of the International squads. You can scout anentire club at a glance to discover the strength and weaknesses of youropponent as well as your own team.
Chapter 7: Career Modes will provide you with all the tips and strategies you needto know to build your own Virtual Pro or take over and manage the club of yourdreams. This chapter includes a list of the hidden gems in the game that youcan use to great success inManager Mode.
Sample Pages
Basic Controls
Attacking Controls—Dribbling
Once the ball has been trapped at yourplayer's feet, it's time for your dribbling skills to take over. Being askilled dribbler will impact everything that you do in the game. Your playerwill take different types of touches on the ball depending on the speed you are running. If you are in a full out sprint, your player will push the ball further ahead of him. Take careful note of the opponents around you to know which pace you should be at so as not to give the ball away. You lose some lateral control here so be mindful of defenders lurking nearby. Players with better dribbling ratings take more quick touches on the ball allowing you to redirect it more easily. A good tip is to remember not to be predictable to your opponent. Change directions, stop the ball and then immediately continue;change your pace from a walk to a sprint instantly, knock the ball upon receiving it away from your opponent, and of course spend time in the arena polishing yourtricks!
360º Dribbling
This year's game added 360º dribblingcontrol, which gives you even more options when it comes to moving the ball. With just a slight touch of the left thumbstick you can now move the ball from one foot to the other. Use this control fidelity to set the ball up on your stronger foot for shot attempts. There are some other notable changes that comewith 360º dribbling that you will want to be aware of. Last year in FIFA 09 the dribbler had to be right behind the ball to control it. In FIFA 10, EA SPORTS has added a mechanism for "wider touches." What this means is that the dribbler can have more contact points on the ball than just having it right in front of him. If you are dribbling down the field with a defender on your inside shoulder, your player can now keep the ball on his outside foot and prevent the defender from taking it away. This was not possible in FIFA 09.
360º dribbling also gives your player the ability to "bend" his run with the ball. The best way to explain this is to go right onto the pitch for an example. Imagine our player on a run with a defender coming in on us to cut off our angle. If we maintain a straight line approach to the goal, he will cut us off before we can get a shot. However, we can now slightly bend our run to keep him from intersecting our dribble run. Last year we would have been forced to just take a 45º angle to dribble away from him, which would have put us out of position to get a shot off.
Stop the Ball(unmarked)
PlayStation3:R2 button (release the left thumbstick)
Xbox360:RT button (release the left thumbstick)
This control allows you to make a hard stop anywhere on the field. We like to use this move in combination with an explosive sprinting exit in another direction.This change of pace often proves very effective in shaking your defender. If you hold this control down while you are marked, you will transition into a shield move.
Stop the Ball—Facing Goal
PlayStation3:L1 button (release the left thumbstick)
Xbox360:LB button (release the left thumbstick)
We stop the ball while squaring up on goal
This control will cause your player to make a hard stop and face the goal. Like the stop the ball control, this move allows you to quickly change to a new direction and throw your opponent's defender off balance. You also have a huge advantage when shooting by squaring up on the goal. As your shooting accuracy is heavily dependent on your player's motion and direction, use this move to quickly line up on goal so you can get your feet under you to release a blast on goal.
Pace Control
PlayStation3:L2 button
Xbox360:LT button
Pace control basically does just what it says. It gives you the ability to have a much more managed movement velocity over your player with the ball. This function does slow down your player, but gives them a bit more control over the ball. The dribbling rating of your player affects his ability to control the balleffectively.
Sprinting
PlayStation3: hold R2 button
Xbox360: hold RT button
Walcott blazesdown the line in a dead sprint
The Sprint button causes your player to dribble at the highest possible speed. Your player will knock the ball forward on each touch. The downside is that you won't be able to make as tight of a cut when you are at full speed. Your shooting accuracy will also be diminished. A good rule of thumb is to let go of the button to break out of a sprint and into a jog to really increase your accuracy for shooting and other skill moves. Rather than always moving in a sprint, be sure to mix it up from a jog to a quickburst of speed. Do not forget to mix up your movement; the less predictable you are, the tougher it is for your opponent to get possession.
Knock-On
PlayStation3: flick right thumbstick in any direction
Xbox360: flick right thumbstick in any direction
Schweinsteiger knocks the ball into space
The knock-on is pretty self explanatory. Using this control will cause your dribbler to push the ball away from him in the direction you choose. You can use this move to gain separation from your marker, or to quickly accelerate into a sprinting dribble. You now have the ability to knock the ball in any direction (just like 360º dribbling). When moving with the ball, instead of just using the default dribble (which can be easily read by your opponent), be creative by knocking the ball in a direction and then changing your player's pace and moving quickly in that direction. It is very tough for a player to getback in front of you once you have moved beyond them. Use this to set yourself up for other things to transition into like that big shot (or fake shot), a skill move, or a great pass.
ShieldBall (when marked)
PlayStation3:R2 button
Xbox360:RT button
When your player is tightly marked, you can hold down the shield button to have your player hold off your opponent and protect the ball with his body. Bigger, stronger players like Drogba are most effective when it comes to shielding the ball. One good technique you can utilise is to play a deep ball down the pitch to one of your target men. He can then use shielding to hold up the ball until your midfield support arrives. While you are shielding, you can use the right thumbstick to perform ball fakes. As soon as your defender shades to one side, release the shield button and quickly spin out in the opposite direction. You can usually break open and get past your marker this way.
Lampard shields the ball from his defender
Skilled Dribbling
PlayStation3:L2+R2 buttons, move left thumbstick side toside
Xbox360: LT+ RT buttons, move left thumbstick side to side
Xavi uses a Skilled Dribble to get room for his cross
Skilled dribbling is a new feature that has been added to FIFA10 on the next-gen consoles. We have all seen the situation where an attacker takes the ball down the wing and then squares up on goal. He will quickly move the ball from side to side trying to get the defender to bite so he can get in his cross. This is the inspiration for this move. Your player will make quick 90º cuts on the ball as he faces up on the goal. One trick you can employ is to take a skilled dribbler to one side. If the defender leans in that direction, quickly let go of the l button (7 on Xbox 360). Keep holding the sprint button down and accelerate in the opposite direction. In addition to using skilled dribbling in the corners, it can also be useful in front of goal as you try to get a shot off. One final trick with skilled dribbling is to use it as a lane change move when you are going right at a defender. You will want to make sure that the defender is shaded slightly to one side, and not directly in front ofyou.
SkillMoves & Tricks
Refer to our Skill Moves chapter for details on each and every trick in the game. Fundamentally, it is an awesome tool to not only create that highlight reel to send to your friends, but also is designed to really get you by your opponent. The key to successful tricks is to always keep your player unpredictable to the opponent. A little body feint, or even small gestures might just give you enough advantage to get beyond him and through to your next task at hand. Of course, it is even more fun to humiliate your opponent and watch it in slow motion on the instant replay screen.
Attacking Controls—Passing
While being able to take players on one-on-one and beat them is a critical skill, most of the time in FIFA 10 you will be using the passing game to move the ball around on thepitch. To be a successful passer, you will need to keep one eye on the field, and the other on your radar. This will enable you to open up the field with passes to players off screen. In this section of the guide we are going to look at the five main types of passes in thegame.
Short Pass
PlayStation3:X button
Xbox360:A button
A nice crisp short pass keeps the ball moving
There are few things as pretty to watch as Barcelona pinging the ball around the pitch with short passes. Brazil is another squad well known for their crisp one-touch passing game. Short passes are an effective method of manoeuvring the ball through tight traffic in an attempt to poke holes in your opponent's defence. Passes to players that are right in front of you are the most accurate. Passes made to players behind you and to the side are less precise. You will want to adjust your player's body position so that he is on balance to make the pass in the direction that you desire the ball to go. This will greatly enhance your passing accuracy. If you hold the Pass button down for a longer period of time, you will hit a player that is further away with the pass.
Passing accuracy is based on the direction of the pass
This diagram clearly shows how the direction your player is facing affects the accuracy of the pass. Assume the direction you are always facing is true 12 o'clock on a typical clock. Everything from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock is pretty accurate, but from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 10,accuracy is greatly diminished. From 5 to 7, you better have a highly skilled player with eyes in the back of hishead.
LobPass
PlayStation3:Square button
Xbox360:X button
Switching fields with a lob pass
David Beckham has long been known for his ability to serve up the long ball. A quality long pass can quickly change a stagnant passing game into an attacking threat in mere moments. In order to hit the long ball with success, it is important that you keep an eye on the radar and send your players on runs. Long passes can be used to switch the field and attack down the opposite flank. You will notice this year that a driven lob pass will result when you are passing to a player without any defenders in the passing lane. This makes switching fields much more effective as the ball travels faster. As with the short pass, holding down the lob pass button for a longer period of time will result in a pass to a player further away. The lob pass can also be used to hit a short chip over a defender. We use this to get the ball from the centre-back to the flanks when a striker is putting heavy pressure on the ball. Wait until he gets close and then just pop it over his head to the waiting full-back.
Through Pass
PlayStation3:Triangle button
Xbox360:Y button
An accurate through pass springs the attacker into open space
One of the most potent weapons in FIFA 09 was the through pass. Lay a nice through pass into the path of aspeedster like Cristiano Ronaldo and you pretty much have an automatic goal. The through ball is still very effective in FIFA 10, but the improved keeper logic makes automatic one-on-ones a thing ofthe past. Just to clarify for those not familiar with the term, a through pass is a pass that is played to space so that another player can run onto it. It's not played to their feet like a standard pass. Usually you will use this type of pass to lead a wing player down the touch line, or get a ball in behind the defence. Once again, how long you hold the pass button will determine the strength and distance of your pass. Higher rated players can also perform a swerving through ball that curves into the space. These players can make passes that the mere mortal footballers can't make.
Lobbed Through Pass
PlayStation3:L1 + Triangle buttons
Xbox360:LB+Ybuttons
Sometimes you have to go over the top
The lobbed through pass operates in much the same way as a regular through ball except that the ball is played in the air. This can add an extra element of difficulty for your opponent to defend as not only does he have to cut off regular passing lanes, but he also has to be mindful of open space on the field. You can put balls over the top and drop them into spaces that a regular through ball would never reach. Playing a lobbed through ball across the field to a teammate making a diagonal run will result in some greatstriking opportunities on your opponent's goal.
One-TwoPass
PlayStation3: Hold L1 and press X to make the first pass. ThenpressX(ground pass),Square(lobbed pass) orTriangle (through pass)
Xbox360: HoldLBand pressAto make the first pass. Then pressA(ground pass),X(lobbed pass) orY (through pass)
Breaking down the defence with a wall pass
Also known as a wall pass, the one-two pass is the quickest way to carve through the defence and move down the pitch. Your player will execute a pass and then immediately go on a run to look for a return ball. If you can get a defender to commit hard to you before making the first pass, you'll have even better success. You can hit either a ground, lobbed, or through pass for the return pass. The one caveat you need to be aware of is that your players can get out of position if you use it incorrectly. You don't really want to initiate a one-two pass with your centre-back as he will go barrelling down the field leaving the back open for a counter attack. One other way to use the one-two pass control is what we callt he third man running technique. Start a one-two pass, but instead of returning the ball to the original passer, hit another man on the field. Then use this player to hit the return pass to the player going on a run. Using this third man technique can really bust holes in the defence.
Attacking Controls—Crossing
Standard Cross
PlayStation3:Square button (hold to determine distance)
Xbox360:Xbutton (hold to determine distance)
We hit a high arcing cross into the box
You will use the crossing controls to put the ball into the box when you get down into the corners, or to launch an early opportunity from further out to an unrushing attacker. Just as in shooting and passing, your body position, balance, speed, and player attributes all come into play when hitting a cross. You can add some swerve to the ball by holding the right thumbstick in a direction as the meter is filling up. When most players hear the term "cross" they think of the high arcing ball into the box. In FIFA10, this is just the beginning. You have a full arsenal of crosses at your disposal that you can employ based on the situation. If you are in the crossing zone (between the 18 yard box to the end line), you will use one set of crosses. If you are outside of this area, you will utilise one of the early crosstechniques.
Low Cross
PlayStation3:Square button (doubletap)
Xbox360:Xbutton (double tap)
A low cross can create dangerous scoring chances
The low cross is a sharply struck driven cross that you are looking to one touch into the goal. This cross is played quickly in an attempt to beat the defender to the ball (use this when your attacker has inside position). It is best served up when you are crossing to a quick attacker who can beat his defender to the punch. This cross is usually whipped in with a lot more pace than the typical high arcing cross and can really catch your adversary by surprise. If your attacker does not have a good look at the goal, then hit the pass button to "flick it on" to another player. You can create really fast goal scoring combos in this way.
Ground Cross
PlayStation3:Square button (tripletap)
Xbox360:Abutton (triple tap)
Try to take a first touch strike off your grounded cross
The ground cross is a fast hitting pass much like the low cross. Your player will quickly hit the ball across the face of the goal. It is different than the through pass in that it does not lead your teammate to goal. The ground cross is an effective tool for setting up a one time strike on goal.
Early Cross / Early Low Cross / Early Ground Cross
We launch an early cross into the box
Early crosses refer to balls played into the box from outside the crossing zone. Usually you will pull this type of cross out when you have an opposite wing runner attacking the box. Check your radar for players that have some space outside of the defence and lead them into the box with an early cross. Early crosses can be of the standard variety, as well as low and grounded passes. Once you get the timing down with this type of cross, you can create all kinds of problems for your opponent. This is especially true if the opposing team's width is set on the narrow side. You will often have a player running completely free into the attacking zone in these situations.
Attacking Controls—Shooting
Each year the shooting system in the FIFA franchise gets a little more tweaked and perfected. With a real physics system behind every shot, you have to be aware of your player's momentum, speed, shot rating and balance on each and every shot attempt that you take. In addition, you must be aware of which foot is the preferred foot or risk a poorly stuck attempt on goal. We have included a "Shot Power/Elevation Chart" so that you can see the correlation between shot speed and ball elevation based on how much you power up the meter.
Shot Power/Elevation Chart
Also keep in mind that your player's accuracy is greatly diminished if he is on a full sprint while shooting, as well as his lateral momentum at the time. Your best bet is to release the Sprint button before your shot so that your player can gather his balance before going for goal. Unless your player's weak foot rating is really strong, you’ll want to move the ball to his dominant foot for the best possible strike. If you can't get the ball on your good foot, don't wind up your shot as much. Play it safe and try to at least put it on frame.
As you line up your shot, you would benefit greatly from using the stop the ball (facing goal) and skilled dribbling controls to line up your shot. You'll definitely need to spend a fair amount of time working on your shot to get the hang of how much power you can put on your strikes. Keep in mind that in FIFA 10, players with high shot power ratings can really let fly with some crackers from distance. Don't be afraid to let it rip if you have a player witha 90+ Shot Power rating. However, this would be a good place to also use the various "Face the Goal" options mentioned in the dribbling section. We will have an entire section devoted to finishing later in the guide, but here is a quick tip that will help you around the goal mouth. If your player is right footed, head directly at the goal about 5 yards off of dead centre and as soon as you see the keeper, start to move left. Flick the left thumbstick and just barely tap the shot button. You'll go to the opposite side and put the ball right in the net. If your player favours his left foot, simply reverse these instructions.
Standard Shot
PlayStation3:Circle button
Xbox360:Bbutton
We uncork arocket from outside the box
A standard shot is your typical driven strike on goal. You can attempt this type of shot just about anywhere on the field. Be sure to refer to the “Shot Power/Elevation Chart” to see how powering up your shot affects both the power and elevation of your strikes. Balance is key to getting off aquality shot. If you can get to the goal line and lay the ball back to the top with a through ball, you can unleash some smoking shots on net.
Skill Moves and Juggling Tricks
1 Star Skill Moves
Juggling
Unless you are beating your opponent very badly and just want to rub it in his face a bit, you won't have too many opportunities to juggle ingame.However,juggling is a fun way to pass the time in Arena mode as there are numerous tricks that you have at your disposal.
Howto Execute: Tap R1 repeatedly (RBon Xbox 360)
Every player has the ability to perform standard juggles. There’s not much to say here. Simply tap the button repeatedly to have your player perform kick-ups.
2 Star Skill Moves
Ball Roll
Howto Execute: Hold Left or Hold Right
This is a pretty simple move, but it can be very effective as a lane change manoeuvre when a defender is coming at you full speed. Just take make a quick roll to the side and accelerate right by him. You will want to make this move in the direction opposite that your opponent is shading you.So if the defender is coming straight on, but towards your right shoulder, roll it to the left side. You can also use this move down in the corner when you have squared up to cross. Defenders will often come at you full speed and a quick roll will give you all the room you need to get your cross in.
Body Feint Left or Right
Howto Execute: Flick Left or Flick Right
The Body Feint is another very simple move that can be effective in the right places. You are looking to make the defender lean in the wrong direction so that you can go by him on the other. Experiment with different Exit Moves to see which ones you like the best.
Drag Back
Howto Execute: Flick Left Thumbstick Back—Standing Only
This move can only be executed from a standing position.The player pulls the ball back with the sole of his boot. This move is best used to pull the ball out of the path of a lunging defender, or to quickly change directions back towards your own goal. Again, experiment with different types of Exit Moves including a pull behind the standing leg and pull to V move.
Reverse Stepover
Howto Execute: Right to Forward or Left to Forward
The Reverse Stepover fakes as if you are going to cut the ball across your body with the inside of your boot. Instead, you step over and around the front of the ball. The objective is to fool the defender with the fake so that you can explode in the opposite directions. You can perform this move at speed, but we have found it to be most effective when at a dead stop followed by aquick exit.
Stepover
Howto Execute: Forward to Right or Forward to Left
The Stepover (also know as Scissor) fakes as if you are going to cut the ball with the outside of your boot. Your player brings his foot from behind the ball around the front and to the side. You can perform this move either at a standstill or on the move. In FIFA 10, slight changes to the animation enable you to execute multiple stepovers without slowing down too much. You can hit at least three consecutive moves before you start to slow down. Make sure you have plenty of separation between your player and the defender when executing this move, or it will be tackled away quite easily.
3 Star Skill Moves
360º Roulette
How to Execute: Back to Left to Forward to Right or Back to Right to Forward to Left
Made most famous by Maradona and Zidane, the 360º Roulette is a spin move that effectively shields the ball from your opponent. This move can quickly get separation for your attacking player so you can make a play on goal. It is very hard for defenders to take the ball away from you, and if they are too aggressive it usually results in a foul.
Fake Left Go Right
Howto Execute: Right to Back to Left
This is a variation of the Elastico move for players that only have a 3 Star Skill Move rating. You will perform a body fake to the right and then take the ball with an explosive step to the left using the outside of his left foot.This move is still effective, but is not as fancy as the Elastico.
Flick Up
How to Execute: Flick Forward 3x
This particular Skill Move has two main uses. First of all, you can use it to flick the ball upand over an oncoming slide tackle. If you are able to read the play and predictthe tackle, you can flick the ball up and skip away into the open field. Another use for this move is to flick the ball beach-football-style and crack a volley on goal.
Heel Flick
How to Execute: Flick Forward, Back
This move is similar to the Heel to Heel flick, but will be performed by players that do not have at least a 4 Star Skill Move rating. Not as fancy, but it will still get results.
Tactics & Strategies
POSITIONS
As we begin our section on tactics and strategies, it is important that you have a solid understanding of the terminology used in FIFA 10 for each position. Depending on the role of the player, you might see a player lined up in the same area of the field on one formation as another, but with a different position name. Let's take a quick look at each of the positions and roles that you will encounter when playing the game.
Defenders
The modern day defender not only has to be fast and strong enough to handle elusive strikers, but he must also possess the ball skills and fitness to go forward and get involved in the attack. Central defenders tend to be tall and stronger, while outside backs tend to be faster and more skilled with the ball at their feet.
Wingbacks(LWB/RWB)—Wingbacks typically come into play when teams are running afive defender formation. These players must be very fit as they will have to provide width in the attack, and be able to get back on defence to support. These players usually have the ball skills of an outside midfielder, and shouldbe able to provide quality crosses to the forwards. Examples of quality wingbacks include: Ashley Cole, Javier Zanetti, Sergio Ramos, Dani Alves, and Maicon.
Dani Alves in action
Full-backs(LB/RB)—The RB and LB are usually part of a four man back line. Their primary objective is to track the outside midfielders of the opposite team, as well as pick up strikers making wide runs. It is not unusual for these players to be involved in the attack. They can make overlapping runs and feed the ball into the penalty area. Examples of quality full-backs include: Patrice Evra,Sergio Ramos, Dani Alves, Gianluca Zambrotta, and Maicon.
Centre-backs(CB, LCB, RCB)—The centre-backs are responsible for marking the strikersof the opposing team. They must be tall and able to win the ball in the air. Quite often, they will come up into the opposing penalty box in corner kick situations. Their height and area prowess can be very beneficial to their team when it comes to scoring off of corner kicks. Examples of quality centre-backs include: John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Carles Puyol, GirogioChiellini, and Fabio Cannavaro.
John Terry rules the backline for Chelsea
Midfielders
Midfielders are the key cog in the machine. Unless you have a team that just bypasses the middle of the park and bombs it up from defence to the strikers, your midfielders will control the pace of play, and facilitate the transition from back to front. More than any other position, midfielders have the most variety in their roles in FIFA 10.
Attacking Midfielder (CAM, LAM, RAM)—Attacking midfielders spend moretime going forward than they do dropping back to help on defence. Their job is to take defenders on directly and feed the strikers for goal scoring opportunities. Typically when you think of the flashiest players in the game, you are looking at the attacking mids. Examples of quality attacking midfielders include: Kaka, Cesc Fabregas, Steven Gerrard, Lionel Messi, andFrank Lampard.
Midfielder(CM, LM, RM)—These are the true midfielders who must be equally adept in defending as well as attacking. They must possess excellent vision and superior passing skills. Speed is a great asset for the outside midfielders. Examples of quality midfielders include: Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Michael Essien, Daniele DeRossi, and Franck Ribery.
Xavi gets it done in all phases of the game
Defensive Midfielder (CDM, RDM, LDM)—Actsas a stopper and the true first line of defence, controlling the area between the defence and the midfield. The DM is the transition player from defence into the attack. Examples of quality defensive midfielders include: Gennaro Gatusso,Javier Mascherano, Michael Essien, Lassana Diarra, and Gilberto Sivla.
Forwards
The forwards are your main goal scorers. Their job is pretty simple: Put the ball in the net. There are all sorts of shapes and sizes when it comes to forwards. Some players stay out wide and use their speed to make slashing runs for chances on goal. Others are big, tall target men who can hold the ball up, or use their heads to stick the ball in the net.
Winger(LW, RW)—Wingers are very similar to outside midfielders in a sense, but they typically have very few defensive responsibilities. They’re either a designated attacker in a 4-4-2 style formation, or play the outside in a 4-3-3 type system. They typically have great speed and excellent ball skills. Examples of quality wingers include: Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, FranckRibery, Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, and Ryan Giggs.
Forward(CF, LF, RF)—This position usually appears in one of two ways in FIFA 10. You will have a CF playing in the hole behind a striker, or you might have anLF and RF playing behind a solitary striker. These players must have good aerial skills, the ability to take players on one-on-one, and top notch finishing skills. Examples of quality forwards include: Didier Drogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney, Luca Toni, and Francesco Totti.
Wayne Rooney cracks a shot on goal
Striker(LS, RS, ST)—Strikers tend to play higher than the forward positions in FIFA 10.They constantly look to make slashing runs on goal. Strikers need to be excellent finishers, and adept at putting the ball on frame with both their feet and heads. Examples of quality strikers include: Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez, Fernando Torres, Miroslav Klose, and Samuel Eto’o.
FORMATIONS
3 Defender Formations
3-4-1-2
Overview
This variation of the 3-4-2-1 provides a CF dropping deep to support the central midfielders and feed the two strikers up top. The two wing midfielders provide support to the three defenders in the back, so fitness will be paramount for these players. This formation gives you a strong attacking look, but can come under pressure against teams with four defenders that overlap their full-backs to attack with the wingers.
Requirements
Active outside midfielders with excellent fitness to get back and help on defence
A playmaking CF who can hold the ball up and feed the two strikers
A least one of the central midfielders must be a strong defender
Key Notes
Great formation for creating counter-attacks
You must support the centre-backs with the RM and LM
Strong against 4-3-3 formations
3-4-2-1
Overview
The 3-4-2-1 is a variation of the 3-4-3 formation. Like the3-4-3, this formation is an aggressive, offensively focused setup. The LF andRF can drop back and give your midfield more support than in a standard 3-4-3. The strength of the 3-4-2-1 is obviously in the attack. The downside of this formation is that it only has three dedicated defenders, making it a bit on the weak side defensively.
Requirements
Active outside midfielders with excellent fitness to get back and help on defence
Central midfielders who are comfortable both defending and attacking
Strong defenders who can cover lots of ground
Key Notes
Lots of attacking power up top
Four midfielders give you control over the centre of the pitch
Strong against 4-3-3 formations
3-4-3
Overview
This extremely offensive formation attempts to overwhelm defences with three strikers playing up top. This system of play naturally creates excellent passing angles as you go from odd to even to odd lines of players. You will need to have creative wingers up top to fully take advantage of this system. Again, very fit outside midfielders are needed to support the three centre-backs on defence.
Requirements
Creative wingers with strong one-on-one skills
Fast and fit outside midfielders to track back on defence
Strong defenders who can cover lots of ground
Key Notes
Great formation for playing possession football
Can play strong defence if you give the RM and LM a strong defensive mentality
Strong against 4-4-2
3-5-2
Overview
The 3-5-2 is an attacking formation that provides five attackers when in possession of the ball. The two outside midfielders become wingers on attack. The CAM has a great deal of freedom to move about and cause problems for opposing defences. This formation can create man-up advantages on eitherthe wings or through the centre. Defensively you must be alert as you only have three dedicated defenders.
Requirements
Outside midfielders with speed and exceptional fitness
A creative CAM who can make quality passes or attack the defence on the dribble
Defenders with strong one-on-one defending skills
Key Notes
Very versatile system that allows the CAM freedom to roam
You can experiment with either zonal defending, or two marking backs and a sweeper
Strong against the 4-4-2, weak against 3-4-3 formations
DEFENCE
The Italian national team rode a stingy defence to win the WorldCup in 2006. Tough defence may not be fun, and may not be flashy, but it flatout gets results. Just like in real life football, you can’t neglect the defensive side of the game in FIFA 10 either. With Custom Tactics you can adjust where on the field your defence starts to bring pressure, how aggressively they tackle, the width of your defence, and what kind of line they hold in the back.
Pressure
Defensive Pressure determines how high up the pitch the team will start to pressure the opposition.
Deep—The team drops back and allows the opposition time in their own half in exchange for getting numbers behind the ball.
Medium—The team will start to defend in their opponent’s half, but not the full length ofthe pitch.
High—The team will apply full pressure in their opponent’s half. Wide midfielders and full-backs will push high on the ball side to make it difficult for the opposition to play out. This tactic is effective but leaves lots of space open for the ball over the top behind the defence.
Aggression
Defensive Aggression determines how hard the team will tackle and how much pressure is applied to the ball possessor. But be careful, because high aggression can result in a higher number of fouls.
Contain—The team tries to contain the ball possessor, with players rarely diving into tackles or trying to outnumber the ball carrier.
Press—The team dives into tackles hard, and will slide whenever possible.
Double—The team will look to tackle fiercely and in numbers, sending an extra player to the ball possessor as often as possible.
Team Width
Defensive width affects how much the team will shift to the ballside when defending.
Narrow—The team will defend compactly. Players will pinch in on the far side to cover teammates and allow for ball side pressure. When the ball is central, the team will pack the middle of the pitch and allow more room on the wings.
Normal—The team will not try to defend particularly narrowly or widely.
Wide—The team will not pinch as much. Players on the far side will mark opponents tightly, sacrificing cover in favour of making it difficult for the opposition to pull them out of shape.
Defender Line
Defender Line affects the shape of your defence, and whether or not they play the offside trap.
Cover—The players in the back pinch, drop, and cover each other providing depth indefence. This makes through balls more difficult to play, but allows the opposition the freedom to pinch higher.
Offside Trap—The team plays with a flat back line, and looks forthe opportunity to step up and catch the opposition offside. The opposition won’t have the freedom of pushing high, but this is a dangerous tactic. When the trap is broken it usually results in an easy scoring opportunity.
How It Works on the Field
Pressure—The pressure setting determines at what point on the pitch the defence picks up pressure on the opposing team. With high pressure set, the team will pick up coverage right at the opposing team’s eighteen yard box. While this can really cause problems for the other team’s offence, it does take a toll on your players’ level of fitness. No matter what pressure setting you use, your team will start to tighten the noose as your opponent crosses midfield. Coverage will get tighter and tighter as your opponent gets close to your penalty areas. With a deep pressure tactic in place, the defence only brings light pressure onthe offence while the ball is not in its half of the field. When playing against a high pressure team, you must keep the ball moving quickly. You should be able to find open men as the defence over-commits to shut you down. Experiment with using a long ball tactic against this type of team as you can quickly counter if you get the ball out of your third of the pitch.
Milan will set back and absorb pressure beforecountering
Aggression—The Aggression settings do not have as profound an effect on your team as they do on the CPU controlled squads. For CPU teams, aggressiveness will determine the type of pressure individual defenders put on the men they are covering. With low aggression settings (Contain), the defenders will contain, jockey, and defend as a team. As the opposing team gets closer to their goal, the defence will ramp up the intensity of their marking and tackling attempts. Middle aggression settings (Press) will cause the defenders to stay a bit tighter to their men, slide tackle more, and take more half chances and stabs at the ball. High aggression settings (Double) will cause defenders to fly into tackles, stick tight to dribblers, and bring in secondary defenders to press the ball handler. While you can stifle the offence’s flow with this tactic, you can quickly wear out your team. If you start the game off with this tactic, your players will run out of steam around the 60 minute mark. At this point they just won’t have the energy to press with the same level of aggressiveness. You are better off using this tactic in spurts during the game rather than making it the focus for the entire 90 minutes.
TeamWidth—Team Width determines the compactness of your team’s back line. With a compact setting, your defenders will play closely together and cover for each other. You will be able to work quick passes between defenders and provide support for each other when your opponent reaches the attacking third. The downside of a compact setting is that you leave the wings largely unguarded. Your team will shift from side to side as a unit, but you will give up space on the wings. Compact settings facilitate double teams and covering zone play. A widesetting will cover the wings well, but leaves your players in a lot ofone-on-one situations with no cover. One advantage of this setting is that you’ll be able to quickly get the ball wide and counter-attack when you win possession in the back.
Pachucaplays with a narrow team width tactic
Defender Line—This tactic setting is pretty cut and dry. Your team either pushes up and looks for the Offside Trap, or they drop off a bit and cover for one another. If you want to run the trap, you had better have some serious speed on your back line. Typically, we recommend that you avoid the Offside Trap setting, especially against the through ball happy players you will meet online in FIFA 10.
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