In FIFA 20 Ultimate Team, reaching the next ranks sometimes seems simply impossible. However, small adjustments can help you move to the next level.
Promotion is not automatic: It is well-known. At some point, you reach that one point where things just don’t seem to progress anymore. This applies to Division Rivals as well as to the Weekend League: Many players reach Gold 3 or 2, for example, but simply can’t achieve the required number of wins to rise higher and get the best rewards.
However, this does not necessarily mean the end. Even small changes can ultimately make the difference, leading to a sudden improvement in performance. Here we summarize some tips for you.
Simple Tips for Promotion
1. Stay Calm
That’s why staying calm is important: The first tip is also the most important one. Especially during a Weekend League, defeats can be quite demoralizing. It’s crucial not to play with anger.
When playing angrily, one tends to make mistakes in FIFA 20 and can easily be influenced. This means: If in doubt, put the controller down for a few minutes before attempting the next match. Only those who play with concentration will manage to reach the next level.
2. Don’t Underestimate Build-Up Play
This is what build-up play brings: Often, one is tempted to launch a quick counterattack after gaining possession. However, this is not always worthwhile. The risk of quickly giving the ball away is high.
Therefore, it might be the right tactic to let the ball move around cleverly. Especially during goal kicks with the goalkeeper, one should be careful not to throw the ball directly to the opponent, but rather find an open player. Take your time in your own half and look for the right gaps.
In doubt, the radar can help find good options in attack, which are not visible on the pitch. Especially on the wings, players often present opportunities that one does not notice during a quick counterattack.
It’s crucial not to lose the ball because of a hasty mistake. This also includes properly orienting the player. Passes made from a turn are significantly less effective this year than those that go directly in the line of sight.
3. Utilize Dribbling
How important dribbling is in FIFA 20: This year, dribbling is extremely strong. This was also confirmed by professional Marcel Deutscher in an interview – that’s why agile, dribbling players like Messi are so important this year.
You don’t have to become a dribbling master now. It’s enough to incorporate simple techniques into your game. Use the new L1 dribbling in tight spaces. Especially in the penalty area, opponents will find it hard to separate you from the ball.
Simple skill moves are already useful: It’s not so important to pull off the extremely complex button combinations. Use moves like the ball roll (right stick left or right) or the drag back (R1 + left stick in any direction) to create space and get into shooting positions.
4. Control Your Teammates
Controlling players with a button press: When you’re in possession of the ball, you can still control your teammates. It’s a simple command that perhaps not everyone knows: Use L1 to send the targeted player, and R1 to bring him closer. This can be used, for example, to create a new passing option.
5. Use Crosses Effectively
How effective are crosses in FIFA 20? Compared to earlier installments, crosses in FIFA 20 lead to success much less often. They are worthwhile when the opponent has drawn a defender out – but generally, crosses tend to result in the situation being cleared.
So observe the penalty area, instead of just blindly crossing the ball. If in doubt, try dribbling into the penalty area instead of crossing when it does not look very promising.
6. Anticipation Over Attack
How important it is to wait in defense: Defense can be decisive in FIFA 20. Those who let their defender loose too early on the opponent without getting the ball open up the entire space. This often leads to goals against.
Therefore, try to block paths and wait for the right moment. Use the L2 button to control your opponent and intercept when he approaches the goal. Additionally, one should avoid too much sliding. These can cost a lot of time if mistimed and often lead to fouls.
With these simple tips, you can slightly adjust your gameplay – and hopefully reach the next level.
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