In FIFA 22 free kicks can play an important role and determine victory or defeat. We show you the best free kick techniques.
Free kicks can decide FIFA matches and bring victory at the last second, but often valuable goal opportunities are simply squandered and the ball is passed to a teammate.
However, free kicks are not as difficult as they look. With a little practice, anyone can score perfect free kicks, and we show you what you need to pay attention to.
This is how free kicks work in FIFA 22: In general, not much has changed compared to FIFA 21. To take a free kick, the following steps must be executed:
- Choose the free kick taker
- Determine the run-up
- Aim with the white circle (indicator) and determine the direction and height
- Charge shot power
- During the run-up, set spin with the right stick
- Perform a timed finishing if necessary
The key is the spin, as it determines the trajectory of the ball. Here you will find out what is particularly effective this year.
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Unfortunately, there is no guarantee or perfect method to convert every free kick. But with enough practice and the right technique, you can learn to regularly score free kicks. It is important that you have a strong free kick taker on the team who can demonstrate good free kick stats.
The Dip Free Kick
Then you should use it:
- At a distance between 16 and 24 meters.
This is how the variant works: First, you need a taker with reasonable free kick values and good shot power. Choose this player and follow these steps:
- Aim the indicator at the corner where the wall is.
- Make sure to aim a bit above the crossbar.
- Charge the shot bar to about 2 bars (a little more for greater distance).
- Then move the right stick first down and then quickly up to activate the dip free kick.
- For more precision, press the shot button again just before the foot touches the ball for a timed finish.
If everything goes well, the ball should fly into the goal in a high arc. If your opponent has moved the goalkeeper towards the wall from this distance, then the next free kick variant is a promising alternative.
The Power Free Kick
Then you should use it:
- At short distances between 16 and 20 meters.
- From a central position.
- If the opponent pulls the keeper from the goalkeeper’s corner.
This is how the variant works: If the opponent has moved their goalkeeper a step out of the goalkeeper’s corner, the power free kick is a good option. For this, you should choose a good free kick taker with as much shot power as possible. Then proceed as follows:
- Aim the indicator centrally at the goalkeeper’s corner.
- Charge the shot with about 2 to 3 bars.
- Hold L1/LB.
- For more precision, press the shot button again for a timed finish.
If everything goes well, the ball will land with a lot of power in the goal, unstoppable. You can also try the variant flat and aim for the lower goalkeeper’s corner.
The Curved Free Kick
Then you should use it:
- At a distance between 16 and 20 meters.
- From a slightly lateral position.
- Aim the indicator a few meters beside the goal.
- Aim here approximately at crossbar height.
- Charge the shot bar to about 2 bars (a little more for greater distances).
- Then move the right stick first down and then in a circular motion up.
- For more precision, press the shot button again just before the foot touches the ball for a timed finish.
If you did everything right, then the ball should be in the net, and the goalkeeper and the players in the wall had no chance.
How do you take your free kicks in FIFA 22? Do you have any other tips? Feel free to share in the comments!
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