Short pass

Lobbed pass

A short pass on the surface of the field is the easiest, and most
reliable, way to pass the ball between players. To perform

The lobbed pass is a perfect way to play the ball if you want it

it press the regular pass key (3) and indicate the direction in

to go above the players standing in the way of a regular

which the ball is to be passed. Use it while playing the ball in

ground pass, and also a perfect choice in situations when you

the region of your own goal, to send it possibly as far from

want to get the ball to the other half of the field. To perform

your half as quickly as possible. Also, you should use it while

it, press the key for centering and the direction in which you

attempting 1-2 passes.

want to send the ball. At the same time, pay attention to the

Through ball

strength bar. Often, this kind of techniques are risky because

of the problems to catch the ball and diminished precision.
That is why they are to be used only if you are sure that a
prospective failure will not enable a direct attack at your goal.
Perpendicular pass over the surface

A long pass is especially useful to perform swift counterattacks and plays in order to with the intent to let the ball
through the player that it was originally aimed at. To perform a
long pass, press and hold down the short pass key and
specify the direction in which you want to pass the ball.

A perpendicular pass over the surface works perfectly when

you want to pass the ball to an empty field and use the player
attempting to use the uncovered area - this especially concerns
situations played along the sides of the field. It is also a good
way to play the ball to the forwarding forward who is
attempting to escape defensive players trying to catch him on
the offside. To perform a perpendicular pass over the surface,
you need to press the perpendicular pass key and select
the direction in which you want to send the ball.

Lobbed perpendicular pass

Mid cross

The lobbed perpendicular pass is a good way to avoid defense

in the case when you experience problems finding a gap
between defensive players of the other team. It is also a great
way to perform a swift counter-attack where you can distance
the opponents returning to their own half, by performing a
lobbed pass. To perform a perpendicular lobbed pass press
the perpendicular pass and the modifier - you should also
indicate the direction in which the ball is to be sent.

Low cross is a perfect way to finish an attack with the

spectacular flying header or a volley kick - the ball goes then
at the height of the abdomen. To perform it, double-tap the
cross key and indicate the direction in which you want to send
the ball. At the same time, try to pass the ball in this way to a
specific player - it is a bit more difficult than lobbed
centering , because it requires you to be more precise. You

Cross

should use it especially to pass the ball to the short post, when
a player who is not covered by anyone, is in line.
Ground cross

The cross is used mainly for sending the ball into the penalty
to the players in the opponent's penalty field, who can then
hat-trick the ball into the opponent's goal. To perform it, you

Ground cross allows you to play the ball a few centimeters

need to press the cross key and indicate the direction in which

above the surface - the ball's speed is very high, which allows

you want to send the ball. Do not exaggerate with the strength

you to take a shot at the opponent's goal. To perform it,triple-

- kicking the ball too hard will send it outside of the field. You

tap the cross key and select the direction, in which you want

should also avoid centering under the opponent's pressure, the

to send the ball. Use it when there are many opponent players

chances that it will be successful are very low.

in the penalty field, and you do not have a clear option to play
the ball - a strong kick of this kind may surprise the opponent

and cause commotion within the field. This is also a good

goalie who is desperately defending the goal, and to shoot at

substitute for the perpendicular pass - a ball played low into

the predetermined spot. This is also a great opportunity to use

the area of the fifth meter in front of the goal, may allow to

the one-on-one situations by sending the ball next to the

finish the attack with a simple kick that will send the ball into

goalkeeper in front of you or catch him in half-step to make it

the goal.

impossible for him to react to the attack suitably. To perform

this shit, press the shot button and the modifier of the
finesse shot, and then the direction in which you want to send

Strong shot

the ball.
Chip shot

A strong shot is the easiest way to encourage threat to the

opponent's goal. A well-aimed kick that is strong enough, sent
into one of the corners of the field, causes massive problems
for the goalie, who will have to go to great lengths to prevent

This attack proves to be immensely effective when performed

his team from losing a goal. In the case of a lack of any ideas

by a very skilled player. It proves to be effective mainly in

for the attack, it is a good idea to attempt surprising the goalie

situations when the goalie walks off the goal, goes down and

with a shot from a larger distance - a powerful kick from the

tries to shovel the ball from you - then, sending the ball over

fortieth meter, even into the center of the goal, may result in a

him usually ends in scoring a goal. This is also a good way to

corner kick for your team, or in a situation where the goalie

finish the attacks at the moment when you take a shot at the

"spews" the ball to one of your players in the penalty field. To

empty goal and a defender attempts a desperate slide to defend

perform it, press the shot key and indicate the direction in

the shot. Lobbing the defender slightly helps then prevent

which you want to send the ball.

failing a 100% chance at the goal. To perform the chip pass,

press the shot key and the modifier, and indicatedirection in

Finesse shot

which you want to send the ball.

Effective defense - basic terms
Although it goes without saying that your main aim, in playing
a game, is to win, it is key to make sure that when it comes to
the defense, everything works like a well-maintained machine.
Effective stopping of the opponent's attacks requires you, first
of all, to create a well coordinated defense and to adopt a

proper strategy tailored to fit the opponent's attacks.

FIFA 14 puts definitive emphasis on the fight in the

midfield - to the extent it is possible, try to attack the opponent

already in the region of the center circle, and put your stakes
on pressing the opponent right after you enter his half.
Do not skulk from shoulder to shoulder contact and

The finesse shot is a perfect choice for players with

appropriate technical skills who can precisely send the ball
into the specific corner of the goal. The technical "spinner"
into the selected region of the goal is a chance to avoid the

attempts to seize the ball in this region of the field - the

chances of taking it over are quite high and there are no

serious ramifications involved in foul play.
Use the defensive midfields - they are a big help

when it comes to stopping attacks. What is even more, they

can often open you the way to the opponent's goal with a cross
pass.
Do not forget to set offside traps - although it is quite

risky, with the score to your advantage and a good defense, it

is a good idea to attempt catching the opponent's forwards in
the offside position.
Try to ensure the cooperation of defense and

midfielders - the opponent's players will be eager to take

advantage of gaps and empty fields, and tightening the
cooperation between these two lines, make the opponent find
it more difficult to reach your penalty field.
Use tall defense players on the stopper position -this

Tackle

one is a vulnerable position, whose meaning is often a key for

destructive attacks. A well-built defender is, first of all, a good
opportunity to send a crossing pass away from the penalty
field, or to block the opponent with his body.
Sliding tackle

Tackling is the easiest way of stopping an enemy action - it's a

great way of using physical superiority in a direct duel.
Stopping the with your leg lets you perform an immediate
counter attack. In order to tackle the ball, press the tackle
button.
Knocking the ball out of the penalty area

The sliding tackle is one of the most effective and radical

techniques of regaining the ball - well performed, it lets you
immediately stop the attack of your enemy and usually gives
your team members a good chance of returning to their normal
position, as it often causes the ball to leave the field. In order
to perform it, press the sliding tackle button. Always try
doing a clean tackle - a badly performed sliding tackle can
result is receiving a yellow or even red card. Avoid tackling
from behind, sliding into a running enemy without much
thought. However, if the situation is hopeless and the only
chance of stopping an enemy is a sliding tackle from behind,
you should try taking the risk, especially if you're winning.

What's the best way of getting rid of a ball going directly into
the penalty zone? It's of course knocking it away with a firm
header. Half of success here is properly setting yourself
against the ball and covering the enemy to whom the ball is

heading - even if you can't manage to intercept the ball, you

teammate's help which will eliminate the possibility of passing

will disturb the enemy and make scoring a goal much harder.

the ball and limit the enemy's options. This tactic is especially

In order to clear the ball out of the penalty, press the header

effective when the enemy is nearby a corner - taking over the

button. Avoid shooting the ball to the area in front of the goal -

ball with two players is much more effective and easier then.

it might end with an immediate shot at the goal which can

In order to use your teammate's help, press and hold

surprise your goalkeeper.

the contain button.

Blocking a shot in the penalty

Overtaking an enemy

Overtaking an enemy is a hard technique which requires you

Blocking a shot in the penalty with a sliding tackle is

to foresee the possible variants of the enemy's behavior. It's

exceptionally difficult and very risky - carelessly sliding into

worth trying to run in front of the enemy and taking over the

an enemy in the penalty zone automatically ends with a

ball during a pass, especially on the enemy's side - the defence

penalty shot the only way to succeed is performing a

gap can be easily filled and doesn't lead to a dangerous

completely tackle. Timing is essential here, as you have to

situation. It's also a chance of beginning a fast counter attack

slide right at the moment when the enemy is preparing to

and surprising the enemy who can't reorganize his defence in a

make a shot - in the penalty zone, the difference between a

matter of seconds.

foul and a clear intervention is measured in split seconds, you

Teammate contain

have to somewhat predict what your enemy is going to do.

Goalkeeper - interventions
Charge out

Often attacking the enemy individually isn't enough - there's

always a change that the enemy will dribble past you or pass
the ball to a teammate. That's when you should use your own

Properly heading out of the goal and lowering the angle at

which the enemy can shoot can give you - without
exaggeration - 70 to 80% success in defence. Timing is

essential here - heading out too late will give the enemy a field
to shoot, while doing it too early might end up in the ball
being lobbed above the goalkeeper. In order to head out of the
goal, push the charge button. Don't move back to the goal
during an enemy's attack - it usually ends up with catching the
goalkeeper during a wide step and is a straight way to scoring
a goal.
Defending penalties

Kicking the ball

Let's be honest here - there's pretty much now good way of

defending a penalty. In fact everything depends on luck and
whether you feel the enemy's intentions. Having said that, it's

A long shot is the most popular and at the same time the

a fact that the enemy usually aims at both lower corners of the

easiest way of resuming the game and quickly moving the

goal and there's where you should search for any luck. Other

focus onto the enemy's side. A well played ball and a won

than that, it's all luck.

battle in the air can get you a chance of a fast and surprising
attack. In order to shoot out the ball, press the drop kick

Throwing the ball

button and fill the strength meter depending on how far you
want to kick the ball.
Resuming the game with a pass

Throwing the ball is the easiest way of resuming the game and
passing the ball to nearby players. It's also a good way of
beginning a fast counter attack by throwing the ball to a
running player. In order to resume the game with a throw,
press

the pass

button and

point

the direction and strength with which the ball will be thrown.

Resuming the game with a pass is the easiest way of passing

the ball to the player closest to the goalkeeper and at the same
time making sure that the ball doesn't end up in the enemy's
possession after a lost header fight. In order to resume the

game with a short past, press the pass button and choose

no options to play the ball towards the opponent's half, try to

the direction in which you want to send the ball. Look out for

exchange several passes between your defenders - sooner or

enemies charging from behind the player to whom you're

later this will draw the opponent's attention, who will be more

passing.

and more encouraged to leave their positions and moving

towards the goal, which will create a few additional variants to
play the ball. Try then, to play a long pass perpendicular to the
forwarding opponents or pass the ball to the playmaker, who
will be able to extend the attack to wings or towards the
penalty field.

Kicking out the ball with the goalkeeper

Sometimes the situation will require you to pass the ball back
to the goalkeeper because of a lack of other possibilities.
When you do, you have to make sure to kick it out as fast as
possible. Of course the easiest solution here would be passing
to a nearby player, but remember that goalkeepers usually
aren't great in terms of technique and even the simplest pass
can cause them some trouble, especially under enemy
pressure. Don't risk losing the ball - in dangerous situations,
just kick the ball out of the field to give your teammates time
to regroup.
Dragging the opponent's players into own half

1-2 Passing

1-2 passing in a small area is one of the best and, at the same
time, immensely flashy way to confuse the opponents trying to
seize the ball. Playing the bal in a small area requires you to
make decisions quickly and, above all, a good idea about what
should follow. Try to exchange short, swift passes (red
arrows) between players within short distance, and
eliminate, at the same time, those of the flayers from the
defensive play, who do not follow your actions anymore and
start roaming. After you have exchanged several passes, try to
use the available options and variants to play the ball (blue
arrows), which often create an opportunity to launch an
interesting attack along the wings.
Finishing actions
Short pass around the 16 meter

A good positional play starts, first of all, with a creative and

sober-minded playing the ball in the defensive line. In case of

A well played ball in the penalty area is the basic of a good

two options - you either hit straight at the goalpost (orange

final attack. A very effective tactic here is using short passes

arrow) or pass the ball to a teammate in the penalty area (blue

right next to the penalty zone - a short pass to the closest

arrow) and try to shoot the ball from as close as possible.

player (orange arrow) gives you a chance of quickly running

into the penalty (blue arrow) and at least two possibilities
afterwards - you can play the ball to the player below, giving
him an almost perfect opportunity of scoring a goal (brow
arrow) or finish it yourself with a low shot into the corner of
the goal (green arrow).
A penetrating pass into the penalty area
Reaching a clear position

Drawing the defenders' attention and focusing it on a single

player gives you multiple possibilities of playing the ball and
can open a straight way to scoring a goal. As you can see in
the above screenshot, the player passing the ball gained the
attention of as much as 4 enemies, who left the other two

Disorganizing the enemy's defence is a basic thing to do when

players running into the penalty uncovered. A straight pass

you want to finish your action. Quite often everything comes

into the middle of the penalty (blue arrow) gives you a

down a single well passed ball, matching the pace and giving

chance if a fast shot from a small distance (orange arrow). It's

the player a clear shot. Playing a ball to an empty area (orange

also a good idea to extend the pass and play the ball to the

arrow) in many cases can give your player more space which

further player.

he can immediately use by charging into the penalty zone and

Passing to the far post

shooting at the goalpost (blue arrow).

How to effectively use the flanks?

Playing the ball to the "far post" is a very specific action - the
ball has to be passed so that it doesn't end up in the enemy
goalkeeper's range. If it comes down to it, you usually have

Effectively using the flanks is very often the basis of success

the enemy is provided by playing the bal along the middle of

in a given match and a possibility of surprising the enemy with

the field - this gives you the opportunity to lead the ball into

an uncommon action using holes in the defence. Enemies

the furthest distance (brown arrow), allowed by the retreating

often tend to leave an empty area at the very sides of the field,

defenders. There also is an option to play the ball to the wings

so you should effectively use that chance and often use that

(red arrows) or to pass the ball to the forwarding striker (blue

part of the field to your advantage. Of course the basic way of

arrow). The way of playing the ball depends only on your

using the speed of wingmen would be an accurate short

idea on the attack.

pass and an early start of the wingman which can give you a
few seconds of advantage and the possibility of playing the
ball into the penalty zone.
Corners
Changing the executor

A great way of using the width of the field is a quick lob to

the other side - it's difficult and requires much precision, but
at the same tame it lets you easily surprise the enemy' defence.
A well addressed ball not only opens free space on the other
side of the field, but also lets your attacker reach a clear
position and pass the ball to an incoming teammate. Despite it
being a very difficult pass to receive, a successful attempt can
lead to a very simple and yet highly effective offensive action.
Counter-attack

In order to change the corner executioner, press R2 (RT,

Shift) and choose a different player from the list. Pay attention
to the skills of given players.
Classic cross

Sending the ball away from the line of defense

A classic corner doesn't require too much effort - the most

important factors are choosing the right direction and strength
The key to success in the case of virtually each counter-attack,
lies in extracting the bal from the line of defense in front of
your goal and play the pass opening the variant of playing the
ball, of your choice. The greatest number of ways to surprise

with which you want to kick the ball. In order to perform a

classic corner, press the throw in/cross button. It's a good idea
to play the ball towards the sixteenth meter - usually there's a
lonely player there who can perform a clean and strong shot.

A simple pass is a good option when you don't want to shoot

another goal, but rather keep the score at the current level after passing the ball to the nearest player you can try keeping
the ball in the corner or pass it to the back, trying to draw
enemies away from your side of the field. In order to call in a
Low cross

player, press the run button.

Using additional players

A low cross can be useful to play the ball to the near post
towards an incoming player who can try to surprise the enemy
goalkeeper with a sharp angle shot. To perform a low
cross, press the throw in/cross button twice.
Ground cross
A ground cross can be done when you're sure that the player
who you pass the ball to is in a straight line from you, with no
enemy able to intercept the ball. In order to perform a ground
cross, press the throw in/cross button three times.
Pass

FIFA 14 allow for combinations when executing free kicks

with as much as three players. In order to use their skills is this
set piece, you can add a second - the run button - and a third
player - the finesse button.
Changing the player

You can change the free kick executioner by pressing

the sprint button.
The easiest way of using a penalty is of course a strong kick

Strong free kick

into one of the corners. In order to shoot at the enemy

goalpost, press the shoot button while making sure that the
marked ends up as close to the green field in the lower left
corner as possible. Try shooting possibly close to the post and
as strong as possible - even if the goalkeeper predicts what
you want to do, a strong shot will be much harder to defend.
Finesse penalty
A finesse penalty is delicate, but at the same time very precise
and with the proper rotation it can spectacularly avoid the
goalkeeper's glove. Such a shot is particularly effective when
It's the simplest but also the most effective way of scoring a

you try to shoot the ball at one of the upper corners. To

goal from a free kick. In order to shoot at the goalpost, press

perform such a shot, press the finesse and shot button.

the modifier and shoot button. Try matching the power with
which you want to kick the ball. Try choosing the upper
corners of the goalpost - it's hardest for the goalkeeper to catch
the ball there.
Finesse free kick

Panenka chip shot

A technical free kick is a good choice for player with good

technique. This type is good for free kicks maximally 20
meters away from the goalpost. In order to perform such a
shot, press the shoot and finesse modifier buttons.
Powerful free kick
Sending a "torpedo" at the goalpost from afar is the domain of
strong and athletic players. Such a shot are good from big
distances, when the most important thing is not necessarily
precision, but the sole power which can cause problems to the
enemy goalkeeper. In order to send a straight torpedo, press
the shoot, modifier and finesse buttons.
Penalty kicks
Strong penalty

An Antonin Panenka inspired penalty shot is a great way to

humiliate your enemy by fooling him into jumping into one
corner, while you calmly shoot right in the middle. In order to
perform a chip shot, press the modifier and shot buttons.
Remember that it's a very risky technique, but at the same time
very spectacular.

Feint penalty

Wall creep

Feinting when running to the ball is a great way of tricking the

Decreasing the distance between the player and the wall made

goalkeeper - as your player runs, he suddenly stops for a

by the members of you team is a good way of making it harder

moment, takes another look and then shoots the ball. In order

for the enemy to score a goal. You however have to do it

to feint, press the shot button when running.

discretely, as each bigger move will be rewarded with a card

for one of the players. To move the wall to the enemy,

Changing the player

press R1 (RB, D).

If you want to change the player performing the penalty, press

the sprint button. You can change anytime before beginning

Charging out of the wall

the run-up. Remember that you can't change the player during
a penalty shoot-out where the order is set.
Sight

Charging out of the wall gives you a chance of disorienting

your enemy and taking away his chance of scoring a goal. In
order to run out of the wall when the enemy starts charging at
the ball, press the pass button.
Adding players to the wall
Less experienced players are sure to gladly welcome the

If you think there aren't enough players in the wall, you can

option of using a sight which shows you the exact place where

always increase the size of the natural barrier - for that, press

the ball will fly. In order to use the sight, press the pace

the trigger button. Keep in mind that the bigger the wall is,

button..

the fewer players can cover enemies found in the penalty area
Protecting from a free kick

Moving the wall

or in line of the shot.

Tricks and feints
FIFA 14 has a much easier way of performing tricks than
previous installments in the series, as some of them have been
moved to the right analog stick, making it much easier to
avoid enemies in this very effective way. Below you will find
the most popular and interesting tricks together with
instructions how to perform them.

Moving the wall is the basic way of defending a free kick and
helping your goalkeeper. Using it you can better cover and
secure the free space in the goal and make a successful
intervention much easier. In order to move the wall, press L2
+ R2 (LT + RT, MMB + Left Ctrl).

Sombrero - a wonderful trick which lets you bounce off the

ball with your back in the direction opposite to the one
you're running at. To perform it, hold the left analog stick
and choose the direction in which you want bounce off the
ball which is flying towards you.
Around the world - a trick which can be performed only
when juggling the ball (hold down the pace control button
and press the finesse modifier button), consisting of
moving your leg around a bouncing ball. To perform it,
perform a complete turn with the right analog stick.
Celebrations
Elastico - a great way of tricking the enemy and suddenly

Celebrations are the best way of showing your happiness after

changing the direction you're running. To perform it, move

scoring a goal. FIFA 14 includes a few dozen different options

the analog stick right and afterwards left along its lower

of free celebrations. Below you will find some of the more

perimeter.

interesting propositions:

Roulette right - a very spectacular trick which often lets you

watch a replay including it. To perform it, move the analog
down and move along 3 of the perimeter, counterclockwise.
Roulette left - just like above - to perform it, move the
analog down and move along 3 of the perimeter, clockwise.
Ball roll left - it's a trick used mostly to dodge an enemy's
attempt to take over the ball possession. To perform it, move
the analog stick left.
Ball roll right - just like above - to perform it, move the

Bottom dance - One of the most attractive ways to celebrate a

analog stick right.

goal in the south American style. To perform it, press the

Heel flick - a spectacular way of lobbing the ball over a

modifier and double press the tackle slide/throw in button.

disoriented enemy and continuing your action while leaving

Shone shine - polishing the shoes of the one who scored is a

the enemy behind. To perform it, move the analog stick up

great way of showing respect. To perform it, press the pace

and then quickly down.

control button and the shot button.

Standing and pointing to sky - a celebration used mostly
by Brazilian and Argentinean players. To perform it, press
and hold the pace control button and the shot button.
Double back flip - an option for fit players to boast their
skills after scoring a goal. To perform it, press the modifier
button and turn the analog stick right.
Violinist - players with weakness towards classical music
can use this celebration. To perform it, press the pace
control and the throw in buttons at the same time.

Rabona - an extremely effective trick. To perform it, press

the following combination: pace control and throw in,
followed by: pass and left analog stick down.

Spanish archer - an option for fans of athletes and Usain Bolt

You can set the basic team which will appear on the field at

- it is, after all, his trademark. To perform it, press and hold

the start of the match and also the ones that will wait in line on

the pace control button and at the same time push the

the bench, ready to change the ones which don't fulfill your

perpendicular pass/goalkeeper charge button.

expectations on the field or fit your strategy during the marc.

Ai Se Eu Te Pego - a celebration in the rhythm of the well

Of course the main factors deciding whether or not a given

known Brazilian music hit. To perform it, press the sprint

player is usable is whether he's suitable for a given position

button and the right analog stick at the same time.

and his stats. You can't forget about other factors that decide

Why always me - a celebration referring to the famous "Why

who is best for a given role - stoppers should have

Always Me?" t-shirt wore by Mario Balotelli, at that time

good strength and jumping, with wingers sprint speed and

playing in Manchester City. To perform it, press finesse

agility are important, while a good attacker should have

modification button and double press the perpendicular

great acceleration and reactions.

pass/goalkeeper charge button.

When choosing the reserve bench, remember about taking

Cradle swing - a classic way of celebrating a goal when your

players of each type, including a spare goalkeeper - you need

teammate is having a baby. To perform it, hold down the

to ensure yourself a wide choice and flexibility. You should

sprint button and press the perpendicular pass/goalkeeper

also consider taking young players to the game, even if their

charge button.

role eventually limits to the reserve bench. It gives them a

The salute - players who like military customs might salute

chance of earning experience which will help in their

towards the crowd. To perform it, press the finesse modifier

development.

and the perpendicular pass/goalkeeper charge buttons at

the same time.

Formations

Choosing the right team and formation on the field

Choosing the team
The choice of a formation depends on multiple factors, but
mostly on your staff, strength of the enemy and the score
which you plan on achieving in a given game.
Focusing on defence is not only about setting as many
defenders as possible, but also - or even mostly - effectively
using defensive midfielders which will help you in controlling
the middle of the field and at the same time strengthen the line

of defence when needed. The best options here would be 3-5-

The player role menu lets you assign set pieces to given

2, 4-5-1, 5-4-1 and 4-2-3-1.

players - that way you can choose who should perform

Focusing on offence is mostly about using the flanks and good

corners, free shots and throw-ins. You can also set the team

cooperation between midfielders and attackers. Above all, you

should adjust your offensive tactic to the defensive potential of

captain here.
Playing in the field

the enemy and the number of attackers ready to play at your

Holding your position

disposal. The best offensive formations would be 4-4-2

(diamond), 3-4-3, 4-2-4 and 4-2-1-3.
Own tactics, quick tactics and player roles
Own tactic

The basic criteria of your usefulness on the field is marked by

the grade by the name of your player. It's affected by multiple
factors, but one of the main ones is keeping and controlling
the position on which you play. The area where you should be
is defined by arrows appearing by the mark - the more there
The tactic panel lets you define a few important factors from

are, the further you are from your nominal position and your

the point of view of how actions are lead out - using it you can

grade will continue to go down. You should stick to the

set the offensive orientation on ending attacks in various ways,

formation and follow the tactic - otherwise you can

preferences as to whether attack in the middle or using the

prematurely leave the field during the game.

flanks, stick to the ball or quickly pass it on. It's also a way of
forcing pressure, discipline when forcing offsides and how

Fighting for a position during set pieces

high the defensive formation should stand.

Quick tactics

Quick tactics let you assign specific options of dynamic play

Fighting for the best possible position during free shots or

to given buttons - using it you can arrange your tactics, both

corners is usually associated with pushing your way through

defensive and offensive, to different buttons and self-prepared

the enemy players while looking for a suitable position for

combination.

taking a shot at the goal, and so it looks in FIFA 14. Before the

Player roles

ball is shot, you have to constantly keep in motion and be sure

that the enemy doesn't block you completely - try overtaking

him and block him with your own body, depriving him of the

When the match is about to end soon with an unfavorable

possibility of completely covering your player.

result for your team and a corner happens to occur, you should

Using opportunities and playing the ball

try to take the goalkeeper to the other side of the field and
back up the other players in the penalty zone. In order to move

Your main focus on the field depends mostly on what position

your goalkeeper to the other side of the field, play the finesse

you're assigned to. If you're an attacker for example, you will

modifier button, trying to fight for a possible best position for

get the most point for shooting at the goal and scoring points -

your player. In case of a failed attempt to score a goal, return

that is' after all, the main responsibility of the most forward

to your position as fast as possible.

players. Middlefield player are rewarded for good passes, and

Watching your position

considering they're most often on this position, you should

keep an eye on their accuracy. The basis of grading a defence
player are successful takeovers and interceptions - however
keep in mind that each unnecessary foul will lower the overall
grade by a few decimals.
Playing as a goalkeeper
Basic interventions

In order to avoid making an easy mistake and remain ready at

all times should your enemy try a quick attack, it's worth
keeping a ready position just in case. If the goalkeeper is in a
proper position, it will be signalled by a round marker
appearing when danger occurs - you should follow the game's
The basis of playing as a goalkeeper and receiving a high

recommendations as it influences your grade and lets you

grade is of course successful interventions which let your

intervene should you need to.

Forming of the team

whole team keep a clean sheet. Basic jumps along the goal

FIFA Ultimate Team is the most popular mode available in the

line can be performed by pushing the pressing button and

game. Apart from a standard game, it also offers several

choosing the direction. Heading out of the goal to stop the

elements which make the whole more interesting. The most

enemy attack on your own can be done by pressing

important of these elements is the option to form your own

the charge button, while pressing the tackle button will cause

team, which you then will be able to lead to the champion

the goalkeeper to jump underneath an incoming player and

league.

collecting the ball before he can make a shot.

One of the most important tasks ahead of you is to position

Heading out of the goal for a corner

your players on their nominal positions. Next to the card slots,

there are the names of the zones (e.g. CAM, CF or DM),
which change depending on the formation. The same markings
can be also found on the cards themselves. Each one of the
players is matched with a position where he plays best. You
can change using special disposable cards. Matching a player
with the position in which he plays is depicted with the red dot
directly below that player's card. There are the levels of match:
- green corresponds to a perfect match and guarantees the
highest possible bonus to teamwork.

- orange corresponds to a position similar to the nominal one.

- red lines means that there are no bonuses to the teamwork

The player receives a lower bonus to teamwork.

involved and mismatched parameters.

- red corresponds to a mismatched position and the player

In the upper-left corner of the screen, you can change the

receives no bonus

mode in which the cards are displayed. This way, all of the

Then, you should focus on successive increasing of teamwork

information that you need is contained on one screen. Apart

within the team. The quality of teamwork is reflected by

from that, there are two more icons to appear on the cards.

means of lines that connect individual cards. There are three

connection-forming parameters, and at least one parameter

The first one refers to the loyalty bonus and the second one -

must be identical fir cards placed in neighboring slots. Just

manager bonus. Unlike the connections and positions in the

like in the case of the players' positions, teamwork is color-

field, these here may only come in two colors. Green that

coded:

refers to the bonus being granted, and white when you do not

- green lines refer to the maximum bonus to teamwork. To

meet the requirements to receive it. All the cards that have

create such a connection, you need to match two or three

been drawn by you in the packs, receive loyalty bonus

parameters. Therefore, it is enough for the players to play for

automatically. To receive this bonus, you need to play, at least,

the same team and their league and the club match

10 games in your team.

automatically. It is also permissible to play in different clubs,

<br>The players of the same nationality as the manager, and

as long as it is in the same league and country.

who play in the same league, in which the team led by him

- orange lines refer to partial teamwork and you can receive it

plays, receive another bonus to teamwork.

with, at least, one parameter matched.