There are many ways and styles to score on FIFA 15. Some players prefer short, quick, precise passes, while others use long lobs to get the ball into open spaces. Through balls are also a great way to gain an advantage on the defender that many experienced players use as a form of attack. There is not one, sure fire method that is better than the other but mixing up all of these styles throughout a game will almost certainly lead to victory.
In the coming weeks I will showcase different ways of attack that can help you win even against the stiffest of competition in Online play.
Today we will focus on the Wing attack. It is and has always been one of the most efficient ways for teams to score in the real soccer world as well as in FIFA. Having a good sense on when and how to use such an attack can help your game improve virtually overnight.
First, let’s take a look at some of the strategy that is involved in implementing such an attack. Personnel and positioning play key roes in making this a successful offense. Before kickoff you will want to look at a few things. First off, you want to go with a formation that reflects what you are trying to do on the pitch. Personally I have always found some of the simpler formations will work best trying to execute a wing attack. I almost always use some form a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1. The idea is to have 1 or 2 strikers/forwards in the box, complemented by 4 midfielders. 2 of these midfielders need to be spread out on the wings to be able to play the ball into the box on a cross.Now that we got our formation set, lets take a look at the roster. Although having a tall striker with good finishing ability on your team will help, it is not an absolute must. With that being said, study your team and try to put tall strikers with good scoring skill sets on the field whenever it is feasible. More important in this offense are the wing players. Stay away from defensive midfielders and stick to players that are in their natural position. In a 4-4-2 formation, it is ideal to have 2 CM’s in the middle of the field, complemented by a RM/RW and LM/LW on the wings. If you don’t have players on your roster that reflect these positions, you can go with CAM’s at either wing position.
Now that we got our formation and player personnel squared away, it is time to hit the field and put all of this to good use and score some goals. The strategy pad is a great way to set the tone for your offense and I almost exclusively use an aggressive offense to make sure my midfielders get triggered to run into open spaces. Running a counter attack offense can also be a great way to get your wingers in space but remember not to use it, if you happen to fall behind. On defense I usually go with high pressure as a timely turnover by the other team can lead to a quick break over the flanks.
Attacking from the wing will take a little bit of patience and knowing when to go for it is key. First order of business is gaining possession and using short, SAFE passes to keep possession of the ball. Try to establish a passing game between your CM’s, CB’s and RM/LM’s. Don’t be afraid of passing the ball back and changing sides, if the defenders on one side are not giving you much to work with. You will always want to pay attention to your players on the wing moving without the ball. Once you see a player initiate a run forward, get the ball to him either via through ball or through lob. This takes some practice but will pass the ball to your player in stride rather than directly to him where he could lose costly seconds trying to handle the ball. Now your winger should be running in stride with the ball somewhere along the sideline. Do not get too fancy with the dribble stick, only using it to lead the ball. Try to watch the behavior of your strikers and if they are trailing, you may have to hold off on a high cross until they are in position to make a play on the ball. Be opportunistic and if the defender is catching up to you or threatens to take the ball, cross it into the box. From my experience, more times than not, good things will happen when passing it in the box. You may not always get that beautiful header or scissor kick on target but you will still have a chance to score if the keeper or defenders misplay the ball.
I hope these Fifa 15 Tips helped you guys score more goals and beat stiffer online competition. Remember that practice makes perfect and attacking over the wings can be one of the most lethal skills to have, when applied correctly. Please also check out the embedded video above for examples on how to apply this technique. As always, please “Like”, Share and comment below, subscribe on YouTube and let me know if these tips were useful to you guys.