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Fifa 11 Ultimate Team

2011-04-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

Fifa Ultimate Team is a extremely popular and fun game mode in Fifa 11 and for the first time it is free to all Xbox live members. I will briefly explain how ultimate team works and some hints and tips I have to building that perfect team.

Overview of Ultimate Team:

Fifa Ultimate team is a game mode in Fifa 11 where you can build your own squad using all the players that currently play professional football at some level in the game by purchasing them using coins won from winning four game tournaments on or off line. In addition to players, different stadiums, kits, managers, upgrades, and contract cards can all be bought using the in game currency that is as I said before, won through participation in tournaments. While it may sound simple enough, Ultimate Team is far more complicated than my brief outline but can be a blast once one gets the hang of it. The end goal is to, obviously, create the Ultimate Team with players like Rooney and Drogba all playing on one team, your team.

Fifa 11 Goal Celebrations

2011-02-10T09:42:00.001-08:00

http://www.fifaencyclopedia.com/11controls.html

This guide will probably be completely irrelevant to becoming a better Fifa player but when you score, you have to have an awesome celebration. Fifa 11 has introduced lots of new celebrations you can perform after scoring fantastic goals. I usually memorize one or two that I use every time I score which looks awesome.

To make life simpler, here is a list of all the celebrations that can be performed in Fifa 11 from Fiftips.com. There are a lot so just skim the titles and look for one that sounds interesting and try it out on the pitch.

. Aeroplane – press the right stick in

Arms Out – tap and hold X (O)
Arms Pointing Up – flick the right stick up then hold up
Blow Kisses – flick the right stick down the hold up
Can You Hear Me – hold the right stick left
Come On – flick the right stick left then hold right
Double Arm Swing – flick the right stick up then hold down
Ear Twist – hold Y (Δ)
Finger Points – tap and hold B (O)
Finger Wag – TBC
Fist Pump – flick the right stick right then hold left
Flying Bird – flick the right stick right then hold right
Hand on Head – flick the right stick left then hold left
Hand Twist – TBC
Head Tap – TBC
Heart Symbol – flick the right stick down then hold down
One Arm Raised – hold B (O)
Point to Sky – hold the right stick up
Shhhhhh! – hold the right stick right
Telephone – hold the right stick down
Thumb s uck – hold X (□)
Thumb s uck and Point – TBC
Two Fingers to Face – TBC
Windmill – rotate the right stick clockwise
Wrist Flick – tap and hold Y (Δ)

Ending Styles

Arms to Crowd – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick up and then up
Big Fist Pump – hold LB (L1) and press Y (Δ)
Bird Walk – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick left and then left
Bottom Dance – hold LB (L1) and double tap X (O)
Bow – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick up and then down
Brick Fall – hold LT (L2) and hold the right stick left
Cartwheel – hold LT (L2) and rotate the right stick clockwise
Cartwheel and Flip – hold LT (L2) and rotate the right stick clockwise *
Cartwheel and Roll – hold LT (L2) and rotate the right stick anti-clockwise
Chest Slide – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick down and then up
Double Backflip – hold LB (L1) and rotate the right stick anti-clockwise *
Fall to Knees – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick left and then left
Fall to Knees and Hold Face – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick down and then up
Front Flip – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick up and then up *
Hand Spring – hold LB (L1) and rotate the right stick clockwise *
Hands on Ears – hold LT (L2) and double tap X (□)
Head Shake – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick left and then right
Heel Taps – hold LT (L2) and double tap Y (Δ)
I Can’t Hear You – hold LT (L2) and hold the right stick right
Jump Punch to Fist Punch – hold LB (L1) and press X (□)
Knee Slide – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick up and then down
Knee Slide Arms Out – hold LT (L2) and hold the right stick up
Knee Slide Fall On Back – hold LB (L1) and the right stick down
Knee Slide Spin – hold LT (L2) and double tap B (O)
Knee Slide to Fist Pump – hold LB (L1) and press B (O)
Knee Slide to Sit – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick down and then down
Kneel and Point to Heavens – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick down and then down
One Knee Fist Pump – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick right and then right
Point to Crowd – hold LB (L1) and double tap Y (Δ)
Punch and Dodge – hold LB (L1) and the right stick left
Robot – hold LB (L1) and press in the right stick
Roll and Fist Pump – hold LB (L1) and rotate the right stick clockwise
Roll to Sit – hold LB (L1) and rotate the right stick anti-clockwise
Samba Dance – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick left and then right
Shoe Shine – hold LT (L2) and press B (O)
Shoulder Dust – hold LB (L1) and double tap B (O)
Side Slide – hold LT (L2) and hold the right stick down
Spanish Archer – hold LB (L1) and hold the right stick right
Stand and Point to Sky – hold LB (L1) and hold the right stick up
Standing Archer – hold LT (L2) and press Y (Δ)
Standing Arm Sweep – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick right and then left
Torero – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick up and then up
Twist Flip – hold LT (L2) and rotate the right stick anti-clockwise *
Uppercut Jump Punch – hold LB (L1) and press the right stick in
Violinist – hold LT (L2) and press X (□)
Walking Backflip – hold LB (L1) and flick the right stick up and then up *
Who Am I – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick right and then left
Wrist Kiss – hold LT (L2) and flick the right stick right and then right

Virtual Pro Celebrations

Dog Walk – hold RB (R1) and press B (O)
Prancing Bird – hold RB (R1) and press X (□)
Chicken – hold RB (R1) and press Y (Δ)
Peacock – hold RB (R1) and double tap B (O)
Slide on Back – hold RB (R1) and double tap X (□)
Pump up Crowd – hold RB (R1) and double tap Y (Δ)
Flying Dive – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick up
Karate Kicks – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick right
Jump Kick – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick down
Finger Point – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick left
Ice Skating – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick down and then up
Boxing – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick up and then down
Golf Swing – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick left and then right
Push Ups – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick right and then left
African Dance – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick down and then down
River Dance – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick up and then up
Moonwalk – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick left and then left
Break Dance – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick right and then right
Forwards Worm – hold RB (R1) and rotate the right stick clockwise
Backwards Worm – hold RB (R1) and rotate the right stick anti-clockwise
Cockroach – hold RB (R1) and press in the right stick
Telling Off – hold RB (R1) and press B (O)
Knee Walk – hold RB (R1) and press X (□)
Cradle Swing – hold RB (R1) and press Y (Δ)
Standing Backflip – hold RB (R1) and double tap B (O)
Backflips – hold RB (R1) and double tap X (□)
Baby – hold RB (R1) and double tap Y (Δ)
Many Bows – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick up
Pardon – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick right
Fall to Knees and Beg – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick down
Praise on Knees – hold RB (R1) and hold the right stick left
Dance 1 – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick down and then up
Dance 2 – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick up and then down
Dance 3 – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick left and then right
Dance 4 – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick right and then left
Water Hose – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick down and then down
Spin and Fall – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick up and then up
Rowing on Knees – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick left and then left
Seated Rowing – hold RB (R1) and flick the right stick right and then right
Uncontrolled Backflip – hold RB (R1) and rotate the right stick clockwise
Handstand – hold RB (R1) and rotate the right stick anti-clockwise
Dance 5 – hold RB (R1) and press in the right stick

Please comment if you have any questions, suggestions or statements about my blog. I will answer.

Fifa 11 Be A Pro Mode Guide

2011-02-02T19:46:00.000-08:00

http://whatisay.in/games/fifa-11-pc/

Be a Pro Mode has been present in the last couple of FIFA games and plays just as big a part in FIFA 11 as before. You can use your pro in offline modes like Career Mode as well as in split screen play or non ranked matches online. In my opinion, the only way you can really enjoy your pro is by getting him good enough to make him an asset on a team instead of a liability. This will be a guide on how to get you pro good in the least amount of time possible.

How to Get the Setup:
Step one, pick a terrible team (I recommended N Power League 2) and edit its formation in the edit teams menu off of the My Fifa 11 tab. Change the formation so that everyone on the field is over the midfield line except two defenders who are as far out on the wings as possible. This screwed up formation will stick with the team when you play them in exhibition matches, opening up the entire pitch for your player. After the formation is set, go to edit players and create a goalie that is 1 in every attribute and the shortest and fattest you can make him. This will make the goalie no problem for your be a pro.

How to Get Accomplishments:
Reading the accomplishments are easy since they can be accessed through a variety of menus. While some of the accomplishments might seem difficult, there is one way I found to get many accomplishments very quickly. Play an exhibition match with your player on a five star team against that N Power League 2 team with the screwed up formation. Put your player in your desired position and let the accomplishments come. Shoot from inside and outside the box with finesse and chip shots to gain tons of accomplishments. Make sure the difficulty is set to World Class or else you will not be able to unlock some of the better rewards.

If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments and I will respond!

Fifa 11 Guide to Using Skill Moves

2011-02-01T19:33:00.000-08:00

I apologize for the delay for posting a new article, I was terribly ill the past few days. Moving on this is going to be a guide about using skill moves. Skill moves can be overwhelming since there are so many at various levels of difficulty. This guide will hopefully outline the best ways to take advantage of the skill moves by explaining when to use them and which ones I have found to be most helpful.

What Tricks to Use:
There are TONS of tricks to master and use of the pitch: too many in my opinion for one person to memorize them all. Therefore I suggest experimenting and picking out one or two that you like the most, memorize how to perform them on the pitch during play, and master when they are the most helpful. I prefer the heel to heel skill because it is easy to use and can be just tricky enough to get your striker an extra step on his defender.

When to Use Them:
Obviously the skill moves look awesome and everyone fantasies about completely dominating an opposing player by successfully performing a rainbow over their head. Now to be more realistic, I have found skill moves, for the most part, unnecessary and unproductive. There are some opportunities where skill moves can come in handy when trying to completely trick strong defense. After testing the defensive abilities of the opposition through some offensive rushes, the skill move or moves of choice can be used when trying to gain room at the top of the box or on the wing.

Here is a list of all the FIFA 11 skill moves from fiftips.com that I suggest you test out to find the best ones for you:

Notes:

you need to hold down the LT (L2) to carry out all of the following moves.
* denotes skill moves that are new in Fifa 11.
up refers to the direction the player is facing, other directions relative to that

Level 1

Ball Juggle (while standing) – tap RB (R1)

Level 2

Body Feint Right        – flick right stick right
Body Feint Left        – flick right stick left
Stepover Right        – rotate right stick from up to right
Stepover Left            – rotate right stick from up to left
Reverse Stepover Right    – rotate right stick from right to up
Reverse Stepover Left    – rotate right stick from left to up
Ball Roll Right            – hold right stick right
Ball Roll Left            – hold right stick left
Drag Back (while standing)    – flick left stick back

Level 3

Heel Flick            – flick right stick up then down
Flick Up            – flick right stick up then up then up
Roulette Right            – rotate right stick clockwise from down to right
Roulette Left            – rotate right stick anti-clockwise from down to left
Fake Left & Go Right        – rotate right stick anti-clockwise from left to right
Fake Right & Go Left        – rotate right stick clockwise from right to left

Level 4

Ball Hop (while standing)    – press right stick in
Heel to Heel Flick        – flick right stick up then down
Simple Rainbow        – flick right stick down then up
Advance Rainbow        – flick right stick down then hold up then flick up
Feint Left & Exit Right        – rotate right stick anti-clockwise from left to right
Feint Right & Exit Left        – rotate right stick clockwise from right to left
Stop & Turn Right (while running) *    – flick the right stick up then right
Stop & Turn Left (while running) *    – flick the right stick up then left
Ball Roll Cut Right Hold Right *    – hold right stick left, hold left stick right
Ball Roll Cut Left Hold Left *        – hold right stick right, hold left stick left

Level 5

Elastico                    – rotate right stick clockwise from right to left
Drag Back Fake & Exit Left (while standing)    – rotate left stick from down to right to down to left
Drag Back Fake & Exit Right (while standing)- rotate left stick from down to left to down to right
Heel Chop Right (while running)        – flick right stick diagonal down-right
Heel Chop Left (while running)        – flick right stick diagonal down-left
Scoop Turn Right (while standing)        – flick right stick diagonal up-right
Scoop Turn Left (while standing)        – flick right stick diagonal up-left
Hocus Pocus                    – rotate right stick
Triple Elastico                    – rotate right stick from down to right to down to left
Ball Roll & Flick Right (while running)        – hold right stick left then flick right
Ball Roll & Flick Left (while running)        – hold right stick right then flick left
Sombrero Flick (while standing)        – flick right stick up then up then down
Turn & Spin Right                – flick right stick up then right
Turn & Spin Left                – flick right stick up then left
Boll Roll Fake Right (while standing)        – hold right stick right then flick left
Ball Roll Fake Left (while standing)        – hold right stick left then flick right
Robona Fake (while sprinting)    – press X (□) or B (O) then A (X) and flick left stick down
Quick Ball Rolls *                – hold right stick down
Double Touch Stepover Exit Stepover *    – perform a stepover then exit at 45 degrees

Level 5 (while juggling)

Laces Flick Up            – hold RB (R1)
Sombrero Flick Backwards        – hold left stick down
Sombrero Flick Right            – hold left stick right
Sombrero Flick Left            – hold left stick left
Around The World            – rotate right stick 360 degrees
Hop the World                – hold left stick in and rotate right stick 360 degrees
In Air Elastico                – flick right stick right then left
Flick Up For Volley            – hold left stick up
Chest Flick                – flick left stick up, press left stick in, press right stick in x3

I hope this helps simplify skill moves and hopefully adds an extra trick up your sleeve. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments and I will respond!

Fifa 11 Penalty Kick Guide

2011-01-28T13:34:00.000-08:00

http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/09/29/fifa-11-penalty-kick-saving-tutorial/

Penalty kicks are gifts that should be capitalized upon every time. In FIFA 11, penalty kicks have become significantly harder to score on. This will be a guide on how to score on penalty kicks every time. Keeping the ball on target and far enough from the goalie is more difficult than previous FIFA games and can cause massive amounts of frustration.

Accuracy:
Penalties are all about ball placement and accuracy. The accuracy of your shot depends on how long the left analog stick is held while charging up the shot. To make sure my shot is always on target, I hold left stick toward one corner while I am charging up the shot. Once the shot has been charged up, I let go of the left stick and then right before he makes contact with the ball, I move the left stick again in the same direction as before and hold it. This works every time. Make sure you charge up the shot while in the green otherwise your player will likely trip on the shot.

Shot power:
The amount of power on the penalty kick depends on which type of shot is being used. For power shots I usually hold the shoot button down until the meter is 3/4 or more full. This is ESSENTIAL because the more the meter is filled, the farther away the shot will go from the goalie and the more it will head toward the corner. Using a Finesse shot takes less shot power because it is primarily focused on accuracy. Filling up the meter less than 1/2 way works well. Chip shots usually require just lightly tapping the shoot button.

There are three basic ways to taking a penalty kick: the power shot, finesse shot and chip shot.

Buttons:
Power shot- press B
Finesse shot- Hold RB and press B
Chip shot- Hold LB and press B

Following this guide to penalty kicks will guarantee successful penalty shots every time.If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments and I will respond!

For my guide to finishing click one of the links below:
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/fifa-11-general-long-shot-and-shot-aim.html
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/fifa-11-general-shooting-guide.html

Fifa 11 Advanced Defensive Tactics Guide

2011-01-25T20:06:00.000-08:00

http://www.gamingunion.net/reviews/fifa-11--343.html

Darren Cross at the FIFA Community and EA Community websites wrote a fantastic article for playing defense which I have paraphrased and shortened here for easy reading. These I find to be extremely helpful so hopefully you will feel the same way.

1 Leave the Pass Button Alone:
One of the problems I have playing defense is always hitting the pass button when defending corners and inside the box. I love the pretty and easy plays for getting the ball out of dangerous situations. I always try to head the ball to a teammate to start a counter offensive rush. Giving the ball right to an opponent and conceding a goal has occurred too many times because of this habit.

To avoid this situation, instead of holding the pass button, switch to the shoot button while fighting for a header. Instead of attempting to make a pass in dangerous areas, you now can clear the ball away from attackers. This gives me valuable time to regroup and reorganize my defense. It is not pretty but it works and helps in tight situations.

2 Always Face the Play:
Jockeying is one of the most useful tools for defending in FIFA. Jockeying keeps your players facing the attacker making him constantly facing the play. This increases the chances of a successful standing tackle and prevents having to guess which way the opponent is going while sprinting backwards.

Jockeying is so easy to use that not many people take advantage of it. Just hold LT or L2 will keep the players facing the ball until you release the button. If the opponent is running then hold the right trigger to maintain a running jockey. Just wait for the right moment and strike with a standing tackle to get the ball back.

3 Look Around:
After a goal kick, DO NOT JUST PRESS THE PASS BUTTON. Look around and find an open man to pass to instead of just giving the opponent a goal. This happens all the time online and it can be easily avoided.

The next time you have a goal kick, resist just hitting the pass button. Look where your players are on the radar and make a good pass. If you want the short pass then pass it out wide and not dead center to an opposing player. Most of the time you will find a player with lots of space who can begin a good offense.

4 If in Doubt, Kick it Out:
I do not know if you have ever played soccer in real life, but the same principles that are seen on TV are applicable in FIFA 11.

Now the common phrase "If in doubt, kick it out" is true and is a perfect strategy in many situations. When you are facing the goal with the ball and do not know what to do, just kick it out. If you are really in trouble, just kick it out as far as possible if you do not know if you should pass it. Kicking it out is not pretty but it is effective.

Do not just hit the shoot button when defending a cross because you might just put it in your own net. Play it up the field when you can but do not be afraid to kick it out. The further you get the ball away, the more time you have to regroup for better defense.

5 Do Not be Afraid to Drop Deeper:
In addition to kicking the ball out, in real life emphasis is placed on conceding space to defend against pace. Speed is one of the hardest attributes to defend against in real football. When a player is faster than his opponent than he will most likely fly by that defender unless you can tackle them. Lobbed through balls are deadly when defending against fast players.

It is not impossible, however, to defend against pace and there are a number of ways to reduce the abilities of those fast players. One of the most risky strategies is to use the offsides trap to catch the running players offsides. Double tap on the D pad right before the opponent passes the ball and the defenders will move forward placing the opponent receiving the ball offsides. I do not recommend doing that however because if you are just off by a mili-second then you just gave up a breakaway.

A much more preferred and safer tactic that is actually used by real life managers is to drop back one defender back more than the others. This takes time to set up but can be very helpful to prevent goals. Open up Custom Tactics and edit a defenders bas position so that he sits back farther than everyone else. How far back depends on preference and trial and error. The goal is to give that defender the ability to sweep in and intercept balls over the top and through balls but not to allow strikers to pick up the ball with space. The last defender can also angle the striker to a bad shooting position.

Once the position is mastered, then use the other defender to press the ball carrier to give the striker as little room as possible.

6 Secondary Press:
Pressing is common among FIFA players but it is overused. Pressing all over the pitch works against weak opponents but is terrible against players who can move the ball quickly and efficiently. Over pressing creates huge gaps in the defense and gives the opposition large open areas to work in.

Secondary pressing is not as common but can be more effective when used in the correct situations and with other defensive strategies. Holding the shoot button while the other team has the ball begins the Secondary Press which will move one of your AI-controlled teammates to press the ball while leaving you in control of a second defender. This allows you to keep pressure up and organize a more solid defensive position with the player you are controlling ready to clean up.

7 Manually Select Defenders:
A different tactic that can have immediate effects is manually selecting your defenders instead of waiting until the AI does it for you. Some players like to have an automatic player switch for high balls and such but once you get used to it, manually switching is far more efficient and effective whether its on the offense or defense.

By pressing LB or L1, you can switch to your defenders and move them in more strategic locations. This tactic is effective with Secondary Press while having one player defend the area where the ball is going. Switching to different defenders allows you to quickly rush at the ball for a quick tackle to regain position.
Anticipating which way a player will move helps exponentially against online opponents especially. Knowing when they turn and which way they pass the ball can help increase the number of interceptions you create.

8 Think Like a Striker:
As I just said, always try to predict your opponents move. When the opposition has the ball, think what would you do in their situation. Nine times out of ten you can guess where they are going to pass or which way they are going to turn. Mastering and successfully predicting where your opponent is going can give you easy goals during online games.

Conclusion:
Use these techniques and your defense is sure to improve tremendously. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments and I will respond!

For the previous second on defense click the link below:
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/fifa-11-defense-guide.html

Fifa 11 Defense Guide

2011-01-24T09:37:00.000-08:00

http://www.fifa.com/interactiveworldcup/photo/111/324/6/picture.html

Everyone knows that a good defense is a good offence; however, being able to keep the opposition from scoring more than one goal a game definitely helps to win games. Mastering defensive strategies can be a big improvement to ones performance in a game. This will be a basic introduction to defensive controls and tactics. There will be a second guide to outline more advanced strategies once these have been mastered.

Introduction to FIFA 11 Defense:
Fifa 11 has taken the game and made it even more realistic than the games before it. There are more ways then ever before for your opponent to fake out your defense and outwit your abilities. Luckily there are lots of ways to improve your defending skills and strategies.

I will go over the following in this defense orientated article:

FIFA 11 Defensive Controls
FIFA 11 Defensive Tutorials
FIFA 11 Defensive Strategies, Tactics, and Tips

FIFA 11 Defensive Controls:

Before diving into the complex and mind aching strategies of defending, here are the basic controls:

Jockeying:

Jockeying is when you drop back your defender to give other defensive teammates time to recover. Thus preventing counter attacks, assisting in blocking crosses or beakaways.

Xbox 360- Hold LT
PS3- Hold L2

Jockey Press:

Jockeying allows players to more easily tackle the ball from opponents. If you miss however your opponent will have an opening to go to the goal.

Xbox 360- Hold LT + A
PS3- Hold L2 + X

Face Up:

Facing the ball increases the chance of a successful tackle while not facing up decreases it. Facing up is helpful when preventing a rush of offense.

Xbox 360- Press LT
PS3- Press L2

Slide Tackling:

Far too popular of a tackle in my opinion because it usually results in a yellow or red card. The slide can be effective however when side by side with an opponent or rushing an opponent head on.

Xbox 360- Press X
PS3- Press Square

Call a Second Defender:

When you want to press the ball and one defender is not getting the job done, then calling a second defender can help. This works well along sidelines and the goal line. This can also bring large gaps which leaves extra men open for the opponent.

Xbox 360- Hold B
PS3- Hold O

Defensive Header:

When facing a cross on defense, winning the header and clearing the ball out is essential. The defender should head the ball out as far as possible to eliminate any threat at goal.

Xbox 360- Hold X or B while the ball is in the air
PS3- Hold O or Square while the ball is in the air

Defensive Clear:

When in serious trouble, just kick it out!

Xbox 360- Hold B or X
PS3- Hold O or Square

Thats a list of the most basic defense controls for FIFA 11. Each of the controls is for a specific situation, which when used should reduce goals against. The next part of more complex and general defensive strategies to come! If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments and I will respond!

Fifa 11 General Long Shot and Shot Aim Guide

2011-01-20T20:52:00.000-08:00

http://www.destructoid.com/be-a-soccer-lifer-in-fifa-11-180035.phtml

Now that the basics of shooting in FIFA 11 have been covered, here is how to make sure the shots hit the corner every time. Manually aim the shots by the direction of the left controller stick. Here is a general outline:

Moving the stick to the left moves the ball left and adds left spin
Moving the stick to the right moves the ball right and adds right spin
Moving the stick up moves the ball up
Moving the stick down sends the ball on the ground

Despite these basic controls, the camera angle or view can directly effect the shot aim. For example, in Pro camera, moving the stick to the left moves the ball left. In Tele camera mode, moving the stick left actually adds backspin to the shot. Be sure to practice and understand how the angles affect the aiming of your shot in your camera angle.

Buttons:

Xbox 360

Shot controls- Aim the left stick while pressing B to add placement and spin

PS3

Shot controls- Aim the left stick while pressing O to add placement and spin

Long Shot Guide:

Long shots are not easy to master but can make fantastic highlight reels. Holding the left stick to aim while powering up the shot is essential to have accuracy. Holding the left stick down adds topspin to keep the ball from flying over the goal.

When trying for a long shot, press and hold the shot button first or the player will turn in the direction of the left stick. Hold down the left control stick to keep the ball from overshooting the goal.

Buttons:

Xbox 360

Long shot- Press and hold B while aiming with the left stick

PS3

Long shot- Press and hold B while aiming with the left stick

Long Shot Situations:

Long shots are amazing when they work, but you need to know the best times to use them. The following situations are when I use them the most:

When a high rated player has room above the box and has a lane to shoot in; run in the direction of the far post and charge up the shot meter to about half way
When I am frustrated and need a good shot on goal

Best Ways to Stay on Target:

To further the success of shots follow these tips:

Do not shoot from more than 25 yards away, keeping it close greatly improves accuracy
Sacrifice power for finesse, accuracy is often more important than power- FINESSE!
Do not blast the shot over the net by charging it up more than half way
Play with good players and high rated teams
Practice!

Practice shooting all the time and eventually the techniques to scoring consistently.will come easily. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments and I will respond!

Want to go back to the basics? Here is my previous guide on basic shooting:
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/fifa-11-general-shooting-guide.html

Fifa 11 General Shooting Guide

2011-01-18T11:38:00.000-08:00

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New and old players have difficulty finishing and shooting in tough situations in all of the FIFA games. There are so many different kind of shots that it can be confusing to players how best to score. Hopefully this will help you get those last minute goals that win matches.

Outline:
The days of being able to shoot with the same accuracy and power off balance and facing the wrong direction as straight forward shots are gone. FIFA 11 uses the players speed, rating, and shot-meter to determine where and how fast the shot will go. Sprinting and lateral movement will greatly decrease accuracy and power. Moving your players more slowly and understanding the distance you are shooting from will help your scoring. Sprinting all the way down the field and then stopping the sprint until the ball is on your foot and then shooting is a great way to improve your chances of scoring. There are 3 basic shot approaches which I will outline and assess when best to use them.

Finesse Shot Guide:
The finesse shot is my favorite shot because it is more accurate than a normal shot which means its great for in close opportunities. In and just outside of the box are the best places to use a finesse shot once you get space. The finesse shot is taken from the side of the boot as opposed to a normal power shot that is taken from the laces. The shot allows the player to increase the placement, control, and accuracy of the shot with much less power and speed.

Buttons:
Xbox 360
A finesse shot- Hold RB and press B with varying amount of pressure
PS3
A finesse shot- Hold R1 and press O with varying amount of pressure

Finesse Shot Situations:
These I have found to be the most useful times to use a finesse shot to score. Using this shot in these situations are almost instant goals 100% of the time.

When a high rated player is dribbling (Not Sprinting!) across the top center of the box or near the top of the box parallel to the goal line- turn slightly and shoot a finesse shot toward far post with half power
On a breakaway stop sprinting once nearing the top or just inside the box- finesse toward a corner as soon as the goalie starts his charge
Running at an angle toward the goal- finesse a shot toward the far post once the player has stopped sprinting and is just inside the box

Chip Shot Guide:

I find the chip shot to be the hardest shot to master especially after how easy it was back in FIFA 10. In FIFA 11, the chip shot is significantly more difficult but can be very effective on breakaways and situations when the goalie comes out. Instead of the ball flying straight toward the net, the ball jumps high in the air to go over the goalie into the goal. As with other shots, sprinting when attempting a chip makes scoring much more difficult so I suggest slowing down first. Once not sprinting, chip with no more than 3/4 power because otherwise it will soar over the goal. Watching the radar to see when the goalie comes out is a great way to chip while the goalie is out and off guard.

Buttons:

Xbox 360

A chip shot- Hold LB and then press B with varying amount of pressure

PS3

A chip shot- Hold L1 and then press O with varying amount of pressure

Chip Shot Situations:

There are less opportunities to use a chip shot but they can be more 100% effective once mastered.

On a breakaway when the goalie rushes out as shown on the radar
After intercepting a pass to or from the goalie
Driving toward the goal at a bad angle when the goalie takes a step to challenge you, chip to the far post

Power Shot Guide:

The power shot is just the normal shot without any special spin or curve. The power shot is just a fast driven shot on goal. The chart I posted earlier is good way to determine how much to fill the meter. I suggest not more than a little over half way full or else the ball will go flying past the goal.

Buttons:

Xbox 360

A power shot- Press B with varying amount of pressure

PS3

A power shot- Press O with varying amount of pressure

Power Shot Situations:

The power shot is useful in many situations but a few I have found to work often.

After receiving the ball at the top of the box and turning (See finishing while covered) toward the goal, fire a power shot toward near post
Coming at the goal from an angle once entering the box from a top corner, fire a shot toward far post
Once free above the box, run (Do not sprint) toward a post and fire a shot in that same direction

If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments and I will respond!
For more advanced shooting tips, see my next post on long shots and accuracy:
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/fifa-11-general-long-shot-and-shot-aim.html

How to get good at Fifa 11, 3.3: Finishing From Corners

2011-01-17T17:08:00.000-08:00

There are a couple of different kinds of players out there; some players like to pass the ball to the middle and take a shot from the top of the box. Some players like to run the ball down the wing and send in a cross for a header. Crossing is by far more effective in Fifa 11 than in previous games due to improved control over heading the ball. Finishing off of headers is quite simple once you get the hang of it, the key is luck and position.

To maximize the potential of a header involves being in a position to get the header. Once the ball has been crossed, immediately move the player toward where the ball is coming from. Make sure that when the ball is in the air, you see where the player is and move himin front of the defender. Once in front of the defender just tap B toward one of the corners of the goal. All crosses are the same so this strategy will work whether the cross is coming from a corner or a man on the wing. The most important thing to remember is to move your player in front of the defender before the ball gets to him.

Overview:

All crosses are the same: once you master the header it works in every situation
Move your player toward the ball before you can see him, and the make sure he is in front of the man he is covering
Once in front, tap B lightly and aim for a corner
Practice and you will be a header master

For more finishing help, see my next post on general shooting:

http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/fifa-11-general-shooting-guide.html

How to get good at Fifa 11, 3.2: Finishing While Covered

2011-01-16T19:32:00.000-08:00

Breakaways are great but they only happen a couple of times a game so learning how to score other ways is a necessity. Scoring while contested near and around the box is similar to scoring on a breakaway because I find the same kind of shots work for most situations.

To score while not on a breakaway try passing the ball to one of the strikers sitting at the top of the box from the wing. Upon receiving the ball, quickly turn toward the inside or outside past the defender and then shoot a power shot toward the near post of the goal with the meter about one third. The quick turns are the most important part of that play because once you get space, you can have a small breakaway in which case all of the tips on scoring on breakaways comes into effect.

Finessing the ball to a corner is another way to score that is just as effective as the power shot once you get past the defender. I cannot emphasize the need for space enough; shooting randomly from the top of the box will get blocked 90% of the time. Passing to a striker with a defender on him and then quickly turning and sprinting toward the goal is the best way to score besides breakaways.

If I am getting completely dominated and cannot seem to get the ball to the top of the box, then I usually try to get a quick goal from long range. Swerving from side to side once entering the offensive third of the pitch is a great way to get room to shoot. Once there is room, sprint toward the far post and power up a shot to about half way again while aiming in the same direction. With a great player like Rooney or Ronaldo, this can be a very effective way to score clutch goals. If scoring at the top of the box is not your thing, then my next section on scoring with headers will be...

Overview:

Scoring while having defenders on you requires a pass to the middle at the top of the box and a quick turn to the goal
Once turned a powerful finesse or power shot toward the near post will go in with good players
GET SPACE from quick turns to the goal from a standstill at the top of the box
Once you have space, scoring goals becomes exponentially easier
Long shots can be made with space from swerving with a player and taking a half power shot from the center of the offensive third

To see the next section of finishing on heading click the link below

http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-get-good-at-fifa-11-33-finishing.html

How to get good at Fifa 11, 3.1: Finishing on Breakaways

2011-01-15T21:32:00.000-08:00

Once you have mastered the through balls, you need how to learn how to actually score. This is arguably one of the most difficult thing to learn. Personally I know multiple ways to score that work with just about every 5 star team and frequently with other teams. Here are several scenarios in which where to run and which buttons to press while shooting to get the maximum chance for a goal will be explained.

The first would be the common breakaway. In my mind there are two different kind of breakaways, ones from the side cutting in and ones sprinting dead center toward the goal. Each type requires a different kind of shot and movement. Cutting from the side toward the goal requires a finesse shot powered up about half way on the shot meter. So once on a breakaway from the wing, cut toward the goal and once you have reached the corner of the box, run aligned with the far post. As soon as the goalie starts to run, shoot with half power finesse aimed at the far post. With decent players on the 5 star teams, this will go in just about every time.

A breakaway from the center requires a bit more skill and practice. There are a couple of options. The first I find works the most but you can feel free to disagree. Once at the top of the box or just inside finesse toward one of the posts; usually shooting with whatever foot is his good one works the best. The second option is to use chip shot. Chipping is extremely difficult but can work very well when the goalie comes out. The final option that I find works well is to power shot toward a corner from the top of the box. I suggest aiming again to the far post for the best result.

Overview:

From the wing, cut toward the goal and at the top corner of the box finesse for the far post with half power once you see the goalie running out
From the center, sprint toward the box and finesse on strong foot
From the center, chip ball with lots of power- DIFFICULT
From the center, power shot to top corner from the top of the box with half power

For the next part on finishing while covered click the link below
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-get-good-at-fifa-11-32-finishing.html

How to get good at Fifa 11, 2: Through Balls

2011-01-14T21:12:00.000-08:00

Through Balls:
Through balls and making them effective is a skill that takes time and practice to master. However to save some time, this is the way I do through balls to maximize my scoring opportunities.

First learn how to use the LB pass. When passing near defenders, use LB pass to send one guy on a run past the defender. This is effective against other people online because it draws them out and your computer will run past them for an easy through ball. Holding LB Y for a lobbed through ball is hardly blocked or intercepted. Of course when using a lobbed through ball, hold Y depending on how far the pass needs to go. Knowing how long to hold Y takes practice and luck.

To score tons of goals against human and computer players, pass the ball up to one of the forwards. Then once the forward has a defender close to him, quickly pass the ball back while holding LB to send him on a run. Once the person you originally passed to gets the ball, immediately LB Y the ball back to him to get a nice breakaway. Once on the breakaway you can use tips on finishing.

Overview:

Use a through ball only when the person you are passing to has his back to you and begins to sprint past the defender
The easiest way to get breakaways is to use LB pass back to send your guy on the run and then immediately hit LB Y to send a lobbed through ball
Hold Y for longer through balls depending where the person is in relation to the passer
Ground through balls are most effective when not using the LB pass and instead just hitting a runner normally

For the next part on finishing click below
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-get-good-at-fifa-11-31-finishing.html

How to get good at Fifa 11: Passing and Ball Movement

2011-01-14T12:49:00.000-08:00

My first tips and tricks will be on Fifa 11 because I know there is a large amount of people who want to get better at Fifa. To start, the major differences between Fifa 10 and Fifa 11 is the increased control over passing and ball movement making moving the ball up and down the pitch more difficult for players. Some of the strategies I use are based in a couple of categories: Ball movement, through balls, defense, and finishing.

Ball movement:
There are many players out there who think that passing the ball all the way back to the goal keeper is a smart idea. My response is yeah passing the ball back and forth between defense men is a nice way to beat some of the opposing players but it really is a great way to make a mistake that leads to a goal.

My suggestion is simple; move the ball up the pitch to give yourself more time to score. While having said that, spamming the pass button like in Fifa 10 does not work. Timing is key to being a good passer in Fifa 11. Users must hold the pass button longer if the player is off balance or is passing to a long distance target. Mastering the new passing system is essential to becoming a good Fifa player.

Pass up and down the pitch quickly with perfect passes to get some good practice before going online.Once you get passed the midfield line, take it a bit more slowly. Look for the easy passes that keeps moving the ball toward the goal. Look for the open man, if you cannot find one then pass it backwards. There will be one open right behind you. Once passed back, look for more options until you find an opening to run down the wing and send in a cross. Passing down the wing and then passing to a guy in the middle at the top of the box is an excellent way to then turn and shoot for an easy goal...

Overview:

Do not pass back all the way to the goalie, move the ball up the field quickly
Look for the open man before your player gets the ball
Do not be afraid to pass back when there is NO ONE open
Hold A depending on how far away the recipient is and whether or not the player is balanced
Pass down the wing and then back to a guy at the top of the box
Upon receiving the ball at the top of the box, turn and shoot
Practice

For the second part on Fifa 11: Through balls click the link below
http://superiorskills.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-get-good-at-fifa-11-through.htm

Stay tuned for more on Fifa and more on other games!

Superior Skills

2011-01-14T12:32:00.000-08:00

I am starting this blog because I realize how frustrating it is to be beaten constantly at video games by online players. This will be all about tips and tricks to become a master at my favorite games from FIFA to Assassins Creed Brotherhood online. I have played all of these games myself and have gotten the hang of them so hopefully I will be able to help the readers do the same.