The 27th installment of the FIFA series- FIFA 20, was released on 27th September 2019 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game is said to have some differences compared to its predecessor (FIFA 19).
According to the Professional EA sports players, the game is harder to master. There are plenty of new features to try out, and it may take some time to adjust to it. When you’re new to a game like FIFA 20, one of the biggest hurdles faced by beginners is what they need to be doing to increase their win percentage. It may sound very easy and tempting to emulate the best players and win the game, but that is not the case. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you learn the fundamentals of the game and become a better player.
Master Your Near Post Finishing
Even if you’re a beginner, the first and most important thing that you should strive to master is your near post finishing. If you want to win more games, you’ll have to finish whatever chances you can create for yourself. The shooting button has remained constant over the years but what has changed every year is what kind of shots work and what kind of areas you should try to exploit. FIFA 20 is no different. Looking for the near post with a power shot is a must and will be the difference between you winning or losing. The game over some time has convinced the opinion that the near-post shots are more rewarding than far posts. All the beginners struggle to score because they aren’t aware of the right angles.
Call for Players Whenever Needed
Calling players short by directing them can be useful in the game. Before we see why it is so, let’s see how it’s done- While you have the ball with one of your players, press the R1 button and move the analog stick towards the player you’re trying to call.
Now we come to the why part. There must have been times when you might have seen your players close to the opposing defenders or making runs in a direction you don’t want to exploit. In these situations, the best way to not lose possession is to call your player short to avoid interception. Keeping possession is essential for a team to create opportunities
Use Passing Techniques That the Football Gods Use in Real Life
One of the most popular and effective passing techniques given by football coaches in real life is also true to the Virtual game.
A common mistake that beginners tend to make is pressing the (X) button on the PlayStation controller multiple times, but that is only half the game. You aren’t using the trick till you’re also pressing the L1 button simultaneously. Pressing the L1 button will make the passer run forward into space to receive the pass back. It is great for using in 2 vs. 1 situation when the opponent is pressing with one player against two of yours.
Use the Wings To Their Maximum Potential
This is for players who like to keep more ball possession because there you can’t be pressured as easily. It can prove to be very effective as it pulls the players away from the center. These tips help to create space in the middle of the pitch and further increase goal-scoring chances.
Show Your Opponent Who’s the Boss
Faking out the opponent in the true sense as well as figuratively will keep him on his toes and make you look professional at the same time. Pressing the (O) and then (X) quickly on the PlayStation will execute the trick mentioned above. Being successful in your attacks comes down to mind games in a lot of situations. When you’re in the attack, your opponent is constantly going to anticipate what your next move might be, so you have to come up with something unexpected. The way you do the same is by faking out the opponent. In situations when you are going for the same kind of attacking pattern, a simple fake might throw him off balance and create an opportunity for a goal.
