In order to take a free kick, the following steps must be taken:
- Choose the free kick taker
- Determine start-up
- Aim with the white circle (indicator) and determine the direction and height
- Charge shot power
- Set the spin with the right stick during the run-up
- If necessary, do a timed finishing
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How to score free kicks in FIFA 22?
To make the scoring of free kicks even more complicated, EA allows players to attempt their free kicks using a range of different free kick styles including the FIFA 22 knuckleball, topspin, trivela, and more. In this guide, I will teach you how to score free kicks in FIFA 22.
What is a knuckleball free kick in FIFA 22?
The Knuckleball free kick in FIFA 22 is one of the most difficult free kick techniques to score with. While the execution isn’t particularly complex, the sheer unpredictability of where the ball is going to go is what makes this free kick technique so difficult to convert consistently.
What stats do you need to take a free kick?
Depending on the type of free kick you want to take, the stats you need to keep an eye on are Power (PWR), Free Kick Accuracy (FKA) and Curve (CRV). Pick the right player for the job, and, if you need to switch sides to get a good angle on goal, make sure you’re choosing a player with the opposite foot preference.
What is the best distance for a free kick?
However, most free kicks that are 20-25 yards can be taken advantage of with a player with great FKA and curve. In the image below, FIFA YouTuber, Zelonius, explains where you want your circle to aim.
What Types of Free Kicks Are in FIFA 22?
In FIFA 22, I tested and mastered a total of seven free kick techniques:
Things to Know Before We Start
If you’re already an experienced free kick taker in FIFA games then you can scroll past this section, but if you don’t already score plenty of free kicks then I recommend that you start by digesting these tips. They’ll be useful for maximizing your chances of scoring with the techniques that I break down below.
How to Score a Curved Free Kick in FIFA 22
The curved free kick, or now also known as the side spin free kick is one of the easier free kicks to execute. It works best from 20 to 30 yards out and can be performed on either side of the goal (with both left and right-footed players).
How to Score a Mixed Free Kick in FIFA 22
The mixed free kick is a combination of the dipped free kick and the curved free kick. Similar to the curved free kick, in order to perform this free kick successfully, aim outside of the goal (about halfway from the maximum distance).
How to Score a Knuckleball in FIFA 22
The Knuckleball free kick in FIFA 22 is one of the most difficult free kick techniques to score with.
How to Score a Top Spin Free Kick in FIFA 22
Top spin free kicks are amongst the easiest style of free kick to execute. Top spin free kicks are most suitable for free kicks that are between 20 to 30 yards away from the goal. They can be executed on both the left and the right sides of the net. Do note that the further to the side you go, the more difficult it will be for you to score a goal.
How to Score Trivela Free Kicks in FIFA 22
The Trivela free kick is a one-of-a-kind technique that was inspired by Roberto Carlos, who scored one of the most memorable free kick goals in football’s history back in 1997 using the outside of his boot and putting an amount of swerve onto the ball that humans didn’t know was possible.
Where to start?
The arena. The arena is an underused mode in nearly every FIFA. Before jumping straight into an online or single player game to test out these set piece methods, you should head into the arena and practice with the player you will be taking free kicks with on your Ultimate Team.
Top spin
In the image below, FIFA YouTuber, Zelonius, explains where you want your circle to aim. In this case he is using Lionel Messi who is left footed but when using top spin either left or right footed players would work well.
Multiple different spins on the ball
There are four different types of spin you can apply to the ball. Top spin, side spin, mixed and a knuckle ball. The two you need to focus your attention on is the top spin, which was explained earlier, but also the knuckle ball.
The knuckle ball
We’ve explained the top spin, but the knuckle ball is equally as important to learn. To perform a knuckle ball, you’ll want to be 30-40 yards out and select a player with greater shot power. You will also want to put the aiming circle in the top corner and then immediately press the shoot button to lock the aim in place.
Get to grips with FIFA 22's free kick system
FIFA 22 has landed and it’s a very similar game to last year, barring improvements in graphics and some extra animations on next-gen consoles thanks to EA’s HyperMotion technology. If you’re back once again and looking to dominate in FIFA 22’s virtual soccer, then one key thing you need to wrap your head around are free kicks.
How to set up free kicks in FIFA 22
If you don’t have a dedicated free-kick taker on your team then it’s easy to get discouraged when the opportunity arrives. But even mediocre footballers can score free kicks with the right guidance. And you shouldn’t pass up a chance to score just because it’s easier to cross it in.
How to score free kicks in FIFA 22
Now that you’ve set up your free kick correctly, you need to actually kick the ball. This is the hardest part, as you have to arc the left stick reticule to one of the top corners of the goal and hold it there. You want to use Skill Games to learn this muscle memory and deftly push against the grain so you can hold it in place.
