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Written by Tarik Pierce
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Introduction
I want to personally thank you for purchasing my 77 FIFA 10 Tips Ebook. This guide is
a collection of tips that I and other established FIFA 10 gamers have contributed ever
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since FIFA 10 launched back in October. You can use these tips immediately to improve
your gameplay, win more FIFA 10 games, and increase your chances of reaching your
I recommend reading the entire tips guide to fully benefit from this product. However,
you can also jump straight to your biggest problem areas to witness an immediate impact
on your gameplay. Unlike other guides, I provide straight to the point tips along with
links to valuable resources to help you improve your game in the shortest amount of
time possible.
Thanks again for your purchase, and hope to hear from you soon!
-Tarik Pierce
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E-mail: tarik@fiftips.com
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................2
Attacking Tips............................................................................................................................................4
Shooting Tips...........................................................................................................................................12
Passing Tips..............................................................................................................................................15
Crossing Tips............................................................................................................................................17
Defending Tips.........................................................................................................................................19
Goalkeeping Tips.....................................................................................................................................26
Corner Kick Tips......................................................................................................................................28
Free Kick Tips..........................................................................................................................................30
Team Formations......................................................................................................................................32
BAP TEAM PLAY TIPS..........................................................................................................................34
General Tips to Help You Improve Consistently.....................................................................................37
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Resources.................................................................................................................................................42
Conclusion...............................................................................................................................................43
Attacking Tips
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Each player in FIFA 10 has a fitness bar next to his name. When the player sprints, his
fitness decreases until he stops sprinting and rests. Don’t hold down the sprint button the
entire game. Your player will become tired quicker. Use sprinting sparingly. Only sprint
Radar is your friend. Use it to locate your teammates and identify where the defense is
on the field. If you play with the TELE camera view, then you can only see a partial
amount of the entire pitch. Radar can help you earn breakaways if you pay close
attention to how your opponent moves. Radar is activated in Game Settings. It should
Pay attention to the linesman when sending your forwards into space. I have lost many
great scoring chances because I failed to glance at the lineman before passing the ball
into space. If your forward is offside, the linesman will hold his flag up. Bring your
player back onside and the linesman lowers his flag. This will help you play onside
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Tip#5 - Use Speedy Players to Wreak Havoc
EA sports has blessed certain players like C. Ronaldo, Samuel Eto, and Fernando Torres
with blazing pace. Use their high attributes to create some simple scoring opportunities.
When you see open space with exceptionally fast players, simply turn and go. Note:
Only turn and go with speedy players. Slower players will get caught and dispossessed.
When you're losing in the final minutes of the game, you can bring up your goalie for
corner kicks to add an extra man for the set piece. Set your In-Game tactics to Ultra
Offensive, and your goalie will rush up to join in on the action during your next corner
kick. Note: This only occurs during the final 3-5 minutes of the match, and you must be
losing.
Box Overload will bring most of your midfielders and attackers towards the opponent’s
goal – right on the front line of the penalty box. If you are confident and your defense
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can cope with counter attacks – it may be a good tactic to employ. However, scoring
long shots can be difficult because the defense “tightens-up” in the penalty box as well.
Luckily, you can expect multiple shots from rebounds if you use the box overload tactic
correctly. Switch your Offensive Tactics to Box Overload to utilize this strategy.
A well-planned counter attack will make your forwards run towards the opponent’s goal
immediately when you have the control of the ball. This is very useful if you have quick
forwards and like to use long passes to catch the opponent’s defense off-guard. Switch
your offensive strategy to counter attack so you can catch your opponent sleeping when
The right camera angle is very important because it allows you to see the entire pitch. I
recommend the classic TELE camera view with 100% zoom and 100% height. This will
allow you to see the entire field better, and you can see your opponent's players coming
at you. Otherwise, you will have blind spots and miss golden opportunities to put your
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Tip #10 – Always Attack, Never Give Up
There will be games when you are losing 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 with 30 FIFA minutes left in
the game. This is where you must be mentally confident and focused. I have scored 3
goals in 5 FIFA minutes before so no game is over until the final whistle blows.
Stay confident and keep pressuring your opponent's defense. Your opponent is at their
weakest point RIGHT AFTER they score a goal. This is when you pour on the shots and
Most people play with the standard 4-4-2 formation; however, there are many other
useful formations depending on your skill level, attacking/defending skill, and the score
of the match.
• 3-5-2
• 4-2-2-2
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• 4-3-3
• 4-1-2-1-2
• 3-4-3
I like to practice my combos in the Arena area (where it's 1 vs. 1 against the keeper).
Sometimes you can make a good combo using the simple stop ball + a simple stepover
or pullback.
your pace, dribble with different feet, etc. to keep your opponent guessing.
Whenever you pass to your forwards, does it never reach them, or if it gets to them and
they do collect it, does the defender takes it from you before you have a chance to do
anything? Try practicing holding up the ball when passing to your forwards. This will
draw out the defenders, and create gaps for your midfielders and other striker to run
through. Hold up the ball by coming to the ball and dribbling away from your
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opponent's goal with the control stick.
Good trapping skills will give you much better control over the ball. This is important if
the ball bounces off your foot and you lose possession often.
Cancel Trap is a very effective way to take a player off his default run and redirect him
to intercept a pass. This function allows you to cancel out of the run and cut in front of
the opponent to collect the ball before he intercepts it. You can also use it to cancel a
shot attempt or cross as long as you hit the buttons before the shooting animation starts.
One of the best places for employing the Cancel Trap move is when you're attacking
Tip #16 - Push the Ball Into Open Space with the Knock On Function
The Knock on is very simple but also very effective. It gives you just enough advantage
that makes a big difference in your ability to maintain possession. When moving with
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the ball, instead of just using the default dribble (which can be easily read by your
opponent), be creative and knock the ball in a direction and then change your player's
pace and move quickly in that direction. It is very tough for a player to get back in front
of you once you have moved beyond them. Use this to set yourself up for other things
The wall pass is a basic skill where you pass the ball to your player, move into space,
then pass the ball back to the original player (aka 1-2 pass). This works very well when
you have 2 strikers against 4 defenders and can’t get past them.
Pass the ball from 1 striker to the other. This will send the striker on the run before he is
offside, through pass back (like a 1-2 pass). If you are fast enough, you will beat the
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Shooting Tips
If you find a lot of your shots are going over the bar, slow down before you shoot. Let
go of sprint before shooting to settle your player and then have a shot on goal.
When you’re one-on-one with the keeper, try a finesse shot to curl the ball around the
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When the goalie comes out of the net on a breakaway, hit LB/L1 + Shoot to chip the ball
over the keeper's head. Don't press too hard or you will sail the ball over the goal.
Many people use this scoring trick from the kickoff to score instant goals. The way to
execute it is to power-up the shot immediately after kickoff and move the striker slightly
to the side to release the shot. With practice, one can adjust the power of the shot by
Tip #22 – Use the Double Tap to Keep Your Shots Hard and Low
There seems to be a pretty sophisticated engine in place when you tap one of the buttons
twice in quick succession. If you hit the shoot button twice quickly, you will get a faster
release on the shot and the shot will stay lower to the ground while still maintaining a
high velocity. To generate greater lift, hold the button down slightly longer on the
second tap. Additionally, you can use this when a ball is in the air to make
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Tip #23 – Use a Fake Shot to Create More Space for an Easier Shot
Sometimes you will attempt to shoot, but the defense will tackle the ball away before
you let off a screamer. An easy way to create more space is to use the fake shoot move.
Hold down Shoot then Press Pass quickly before the shot bar fills up to initiate a fake
shot. You can fool the defender or goalkeeper, and create a ton more space for your
shooting lanes.
Tip #24 – Score Goals from Long Distance Using the Power Shot
If you want to score goals from long distance, then I recommend taking long shots with
highly skilled players. Players such as C. Ronaldo, Kaka, Messi, and others will give
you a greater chance at scoring a goal from long distance. When shooting, let the bar fill
up half way and shoot for the corners. Otherwise, the goalkeeper will catch the ball or it
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Passing Tips
The short pass is a successful method that really makes this sport beautiful. When a
teammate is in front of your player it is extremely accurate, and as the player moves
around your periphery the accuracy drops. Try to adjust your player's body position to
The long pass can turn a minor attacking threat into a goal scoring opportunity in the
blink of an eye. Having your players make great runs off the ball is the key. Watch the
radar for that target player heading to open space, and then judge the power you strike
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the ball with carefully: too hard and it's an easy ball for the keeper, too light and you
might find yourself defending a quick counter attack. Use this when you want to open up
the play. The amount of time you hold down the pass button will determine the length of
the pass. For best results, make sure you attempt to lead your player and not fire the pass
at him. Allowing him to run onto the pass in stride could give him all the distance he
This is one of the most deadly weapons in the game when done correctly. The key to
being successful is your ability to look beyond your player to the space your teammates
can hit quickly. This pass is used to get a player threaded through the defense and in on
goal. Once again, how long you hold the pass button will determine the strength and
distance of your pass. Be sure to play the ball to the space ahead of your player and let
him run onto it. Some high-rated players can also perform a swerving through ball that's
Tip #27 - Beat Your Opponent over the head with a Lobbed Pass
The lobbed through pass forces your opponent to think three dimensionally. This is a
very effective tool on an attack or counter attack when used to completely switch fields
to the opposite side. Use this pass to hit a teammate who is making a diagonal run, as it
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can provide you with some great opportunities to get in on your opponent's goal.
Crossing Tips
First, use your midfielder (left or right) to attack down your opponent's sideline. Use
radar and pay attention to where your forward is running because this will decide how
much power you use on the cross. Next, fill up the power bar 1/3 for a near post run, ½
for a middle of the 16 yard box run, and ¾ for a far post run. Make sure the ball curves
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away from the goalkeeper, or he will either catch or punch the ball out of the box.
As the ball curves in, use the jostle button to fend off your opponent. This will give you
the best position to head the ball on goal. Finally, hold down with the control pad and fill
up the power bar no more than ½ way when heading the ball on goal. Remember,
accuracy is more important than power here. An accurate header will guarantee a goal or
a rebound while a powerful header may sail right over the cross bar.
Back in FIFA 2008, I used the low cross to score lots of goals. Now in FIFA 2010, EA
sports gave the low driven cross much less effectiveness, which is why I recommend
crossing in the air much more than the low cross. Usually, a low cross will completely
miss your strikers and either end up going out of bounds for a goal kick, or to the
opposite sideline.
The biggest tip I can give you is learn how to time your runs before crossing. You must
use your radar in conjunction with the position of your players in the gameplay screen to
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Defending Tips
Hard tackles are not that hard to pull off. It’s just like shooting. If you get the timing and
direction right, you got it. Mostly you perform a hard tackle in two occasions (a) you’re
very confident that you’ll nick the ball (b) you’re fed up with your opponents running
around or skills moves. If you want to tackle hard, just for a moment see if that’s a
midfielder, defender or a forward. Try your hardest to avoid hard tackling with a
When you anticipate your opponent playing a thorough ball or making a dangerous pass,
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press slide tackle to get into the passing lanes and block the ball. This is great for
preventing breakaways, 1 vs. 1 with your goalie, or simply stopping a counter attack.
Study the game and the opponent as you play. Anticipate. Look for the passing lanes. As
in, just try to guess what would be his next probable move. Ask yourself these questions:
That’s the name of the game in defending. If you have difficulty in reading the passing
lane, just watch an AI vs. AI match. In exhibition mode, you can set the controller
symbol right in the middle (not on either team) and that would bring up an AI vs. AI
match. While you’re watching, constantly try to guess where AI will pass, shoot, and
dribble .
Pressing will position your defenders very close to the opponent’s forwards/midfielders.
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This may lead to more pass interceptions – but beware, when strikers have good control
of the ball they can beat you on receiving – and have a clear path to goal.
A famous tactic invented in the start of the century - will bring your defense forward
slightly before the pass is made by the opponent’s offense. You can catch your opponent
moving too quickly, which will kill his attack as long as the linesman makes the correct
call.
Holding a flat line is key to stopping the attack from moving through your defensive
third. As long as your line moves together, you can react much better to through balls
Tip #37 - Don't Chase, Cut Down Angles When Beating on Defense
Never chase the player with the ball after he beats you 1 vs. 1; always try to run at an
angle back to your goal. Don't chase the attacker because he will always win the foot
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race.
If your last defender (RB or LB) gets beat on the wing, don't chase the attacker; make
sure that you run back to your goal at an angle. Eventually you will run into him again
and this time you will have support and win the ball. (Remember to use your walk
There is a trick to always win the ball or at least make it harder for attackers to win the
ball in the 18 yard box. When your opponent crosses the ball, hold the pace control
button. This will make the defender face in the direction that the ball is crossed. Just
make sure you head the ball back in the same direction it was crossed. If you try to head
the ball the opposite way, your defender might have a bad angle or position to win the
ball.
If you allow the CPU to switch automatically, you will be disappointed when the CPU
switches to the wrong player and your opponent is streaking down your midfield. I
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recommend you change your player switch to 0% CPU, so you will have full control of
your defenders. You can switch your CPU auto switching to 0% manual by going into
The more you sprint, the less control of you player you will have. Only sprint if you are
100% sure that you will win the ball. If you sprint without thinking, it will be easy for
the attacker to make his move as he goes 1 vs. 1 against your keeper.
Its better when you sprint to get closer to the attacker then release the sprint button then
square off your defender facing the ball and call your 2nd defender for help. (See Square
People always wonder why they keep fouling the player with the ball. If you hold down
the press button for too long, you will crash into the defender and commit a foul. You
need to apply the 2x Tap button rule when you are trying to steal the ball from the
attacker. Simply press the steal button simultaneously (tap, tap, tap), so your defenders
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avoid committing silly fouls.
Many players rush the attacker and dive in, which makes it very easy for your opponent
to pass around you or simply beat you off the dribble. Don't dive in. Instead, anticipate
by tackling when your opponent tries to turn, takes a long touch, or is not expecting your
aggressive pressure.
When you are 1 vs. 1 against the attacker and the last defender back, don't put pressure
right. If the attacker beats you, he will be 1 vs. 1 against the keeper for a breakaway.
Wait for support, jockey by holding the back + the faceup button before attempting to
Tip #44 - Call a 2nd Defender to Increase Your Chances of Winning the Ball
One of the most powerful defensive tactics is calling a 2nd defender. This feature allows
you to signal a 2nd defender who is nearest to the ball to put pressure or mark the
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attacker with the ball by holding the shoot button while on defense. The cool thing about
this feature is that you can be in control of a defender while you tell the 2nd defender to
Use this feature wisely! Otherwise you will create holes in your defense, leaving your
Tip #45 - Use Jockeying to Block Passes and Stop Your Opponent
Jockeying allows you to mark your opponent without initiating a tackle and risk getting
beat on the play. Some may think that jockeying lacks the aggression to win the ball
quickly from your opponent. This concept is untrue because the jockeying player will
perform a standing tackle to win the ball. If your opponent tries to pass through or sprint
pass your jockeying player, your player will automatically execute an effective standing
Use this highly neglected defensive move to intercept more passes while preventing
Tip #46 – Drop Your Defensive Line and Maintain Your Shape
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A useful tactic for allowing fewer goals is to drop back your defensive line when the
opponent's striker has the ball. If your opponent plays the ball to the striker's feet, retreat
backwards to give your teammates more time to recover. If you try to win the
Goalkeeping Tips
Charging with the keeper can work very well to stop your opponent's attack. You must
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also remember to time the attacker's runs. This is a great way to intercept the ball.
Simply hold down the charge button to sprint out with your keeper. If you charge inside
the box, your keeper will try to block the ball with his hands. If you charge outside of
the box, your goalkeeper will avoid using his hands and slide tackle inside.
Tip #48 - Fake Charge with the Keeper to Prevent Chip Shots
When you press the keeper charge button, this will make your opponent think that you
pulled your keeper out and he will try to go for the easy chip shot. A counter to your
opponent's chip shot is to quickly release the keeper rush button again, thus making your
One problem you may have is your defense always seem to be half way up the field
when the opposite team attacks, but always in the right place for the other team when
you make a counter attack. Most likely, your opponent sets his mentality to Defensive or
Ultra Defensive. This keeps his midfielders and backline in better position for defending
when you win the ball. To change this option, push the control pad to the left once for
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Corner Kick Tips
Always keep a player by the semi circle when your keeper or your defender clears the
ball. If you do, you will have a player in the path of the incoming attacker, making it
Getting in front of the attacker to win the ball is important, so try to keep at least one
player at the penalty spot. Don't pull your keeper out to punt the ball unless you are
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100% sure your goalkeeper can make it back quickly to make another save if necessary.
Scoring from a corner kick requires the following elements in successful order:
• Right amount of power when sending the ball into the box
First off, customize your free kick takers in the Team Management menu and select the
best player for your set pieces. Each player has a free kick rating, just toggle through the
players and you will see the rating rise or fall depending on the kick taker.
Once you win a corner, use your control pad to aim the ball in your desired direction.
I've had the most success by aiming between the 6 yard box and 5 yards into the 18 yard
penalty box. This is close enough to score a goal, but far away from the keeper so he
Use the jostle position button to hold off the defender, and press the header button just as
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the ball swings into your player. Fill up the power bar no more than half way, or the ball
will sail over the goal. Lastly, aim away from the goalkeeper using the control pad.
Accuracy is more important than power because too much power usually misses the goal
completely. Accurate shots may get saved, but you have higher chance of scoring a
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Tip #52 – Practice Taking Free Kicks in the Arena
After you press start on the intro FIFA screen, you are taken to the arena where it's just
you and the goalkeeper. Press any direction on the control pad to initiate a free kick
situation. This is a great opportunity to practice taking free kicks from all different
angles.
You can add wicked curve to the ball by holding the control stick in certain directions
To score over a wall, the ball needs lots of top spin. This will cause the ball to rise and
dip very quickly after going over the wall. Make a curling shot by aiming to the far
corner, holding the control stick up, and then taking a regular shot. Again, practice in the
area to perfect your shot before taking your skills to the field.
Any free kick over 30 yards+ is considered long distance. Using the driven free kick will
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produce the best results. Hold down driven free kick + shot to initiate a driven free kick.
Remember to aim to the farthest corner and fill up the power bar no more than ¾ full or
Team Formations
The 3-5-2 formation is a great strategy for teams with a highly skilled midfield and an
athletic back 3. In the 3-5-2, you transition from a flat back 4 to 2 marking backs and
free floating sweeper. This allows an extra midfielder to create a mismatch in the
midfield. Good 3-5-2 teams include Inter Milan, Spain National Team, and Liverpool.
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The 4-2-2-2 is a good strategy for teams with highly skilled attacking midfielders and a
solid defensive backline. You can use a flat back 4, hold 2 defensive midfielders, push
up 2 attacking midfielders, and still maintain a basic 2 forward setup. Good 4-2-2-2
Very balanced formation it allows you to attack the wings for easy crosses, it is also
great for defending as you have two center defensive midfielders that track back to help
the defenders. Look at Spain’s default formation one player acts as the CDM while the
other acts as an attacking mid but he always tracks back to support the defenders.
Great formation for defensive mind players, it allows you to defend well but at the same
time support your strikers. It’s very important to always keep 4 players in the back and
with your CDM (center defensive Midfield) it makes it almost impossible to penetrate
through the middle. You also have a CAM (center attacking Midfield); this is a great link
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Great Defensive Formations (When trying to keep a lead):
• 4-5-1
• 5-4-1
• 4-3-2-1
It's simple to change your formation in the Menu by pressing Start → Team Formations.
First, select a custom game in the Online team play menu then leave all the field ANY
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and hit search games. The first results in the search are usually the newest, so act fast
because they change in real-time. Usually one side will be open, so move over quickly
and if you're the first, you can select the team as well as kit color.
Choose your team and a kit color that differs from your opponent. I once played Brazil
vs. Italy, and both teams had blue jerseys. It was hard to recognize my own teammates.
Next, your tactics are important. Be aware that your teammates will often play out of
Tip #62 - How to Choose the Most Fun Position During Team Play
When you select your position, be quick because the forwards always go first. If you're
playing with 5 or less, choosing ANY can be better because you will control the ball
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Tip #63 - Improve Your Team Defense by Assigning 1 Person to Defense
As for defense, playing it by yourself is MUCH easier than playing offense as separate
teammates. Use this to your advantage because often teammates don't have headsets.
Offensively, through balls work well during team play. Your forwards are more apt to
score breakaways on team play. It's something I've noticed and tried to exploit as often
as possible.
If you're winning after halftime, change into a defensive formation to secure the win. If
losing, add an additional striker up top and apply more pressure to score the game tying
goal.
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General Tips to Help You Improve Consistently
"The tendency for a continuing application of effort or skill toward a particular project
or goal to decline in effectiveness after a certain level of result has been achieved."
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Basically, you should take a break after playing a number of FIFA games. I used to make
this mistake all the time, and caused me to lose multiple games when I would not accept
the fact.
Limit yourself to a certain number of games per session to maximize your talents.
Playing 20 games in a row is a surefire way to give your opponent the upper hand
You can take screenshots of an interesting photo by pausing the game, going to Instant
Replay, and tapping the Screenshot Button. Then Select Upload to send the screenshot to
With every FIFA game you play, you receive skill points depending on your
performance. You can view you and your opponent's skill points by watching the
flashing indicator beneath the player name. On average, the more skill points your
opponent has, the better he is. This is a useful tool for estimating how difficult the match
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will be.
A typical FIFA newbie move is to sprint with the ball as fast as possible and try to outrun
the opponent's defense. This is a common error, but can be fixed with efficient passing
and moving. Let the ball do the work, or else you can fatigue your squad and your
opponent will have the upper hand. Use 1-2 passes, short pass combinations, and keep
the ball moving to score much faster without fatiguing your entire squad through
constant sprinting.
FIFA 10 is one of the most comprehensive soccer games ever because FIFA 10 contains
a wide array of controls. You must learn all the controls to fully enhance your FIFA
skills. Learn all the basic skills, combos, moves, controls, etc. This will give you a much
more comfortable feeling with the game, and comfort leads to confidence when playing
FIFA online. Here are the links to the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii control guides.
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There is no such thing as the perfect shot in FIFA 10. You need to take any and every
shot you get. A telling sign is when a player records less than 5 shots in one match. Work
Tip #72 – Stay the Course and Play on a Consistent Basis If You Want to Improve
The more you play FIFA 10, the better you become. Too often, gamers play a few
games, get frustrated, and then take out their frustration on the EA Sports forums. It will
take at least 20 games until you start seeing some results. Aim to play the best
If you ever played real life soccer before, then you know how difficult referees can be.
The same goes for FIFA 10. I try to ignore the referees as much as possible. Don't let bad
Tip #74 - Improve Your Passing Skills to Win Games with Low Ranked Teams
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The main difference between ½ teams and 5 stars team is the speed and skill of the
players. The only smart way to beat a 5 star team with a low ranked team is to master the
passing principles of FIFA 10. Focus on learning the best passing combinations, and you
can win games against much better teams by making the ball do most of the work. Refer
to the Attacking Tips section of this guide for more comprehensive passing tips.
Before you hit the READY button, you should go to team management and focus on two
main factors: lineup and formation. Your lineup is crucial because some of your best
players are currently on the bench by default in FIFA 2010. For example, Ronaldo de
Lima is on the bench for Corintanians by default. Use the player rating to determine the
optimal starting lineup. Every time you move a player to a different position, his rating
will change.
You are either a strong defensive player, strong offensive player, or both. Your lineup
should highlight your strengths, and avoid your weaknesses. If you score lots of goals,
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use only 4 backs and add an attacking midfielder or two. If your strength is defense, try
adding a defensive midfielder or go with 5 in the back. If you are equally skilled, then
the 4-4-2 is the best default formation. It includes both an offensive and defensive
My biggest tip is to have fun and enjoy every minute of your FIFA experience. What
shocks me is so many people take FIFA to the extreme and send hateful messages, e-
mails, and notes for no reason. At the end of the day, you must enjoy your FIFA gaming
session, and realize that we are blessed to able to afford an Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, etc.
Many people around the world live without clean water, electricity, and the most basic
needs in life. I thank God everyday for giving me the opportunity to play FIFA 10,
launch the FIFtips.com website, write this ebook, and provide an awesome service to
you guys. Next time you play a game of FIFA 10, remember all the people who only
dream of owning a gaming system, and I am sure you will treat other fellow FIFA
Resources
FIFA 10 Communities
• EA Sports FIFA 10 Website
• EA Sports FIFA 10 Forums
• FIFtips Community
Attacking Tutorials
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• Basic Attacking Skills Tutorial
• New Skills Tutorial
• Advanced Shooting Skills Tutorial
• Advanced Dribbling Skills
• Diving Header Tutorial
Defending Tutorials
• Basic Defending Skills Tutorial
• Advanced Defending Skills Tutorial
• FIFA 10 Defending Tips
Free Kick Tutorials
• Close Range Free Kick Tutorial
• Long Range Free Kick Tutorial
Goalkeeper Tutorials
• Keep GK in Goal
Virtual Pro Tutorials
• Virtual Pro Help
• Ultimate Virtual Pro Guide
Conclusion
I plan to update this guide on a frequent basis to include more tips and advice to help
you solve your FIFA 10 problems and play much better.
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Tarik Pierce
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