Free kicks in FIFA 23 play an important role and can determine victory or defeat. We explain the new free kick system and show you 2 really strong techniques.
In FIFA 23, a lot has changed in the gameplay, but the most obvious changes are the new corners, penalties, and free kicks. We take a close look at the new free kick system and show you how to get the ball behind the line.
This is how free kicks work in FIFA 23: The new series has completely revamped free kicks, and now you can decide where your shooter hits the ball and which type of free kick is executed as a result.
This is how it works:
- Use R2/RT to choose the free kick taker.
- Use the left stick to determine the direction of the shot.
- Use the right stick to decide where the ball should be hit and thus determine the type of free kick.
- Charge the shot power and hope the ball finds its way into the goal.
It’s crucial that you select the right type for the correct distance. We show you 2 strong types that, with a little practice and strong shooters, should allow you to convert pretty much every free kick.
2 Free Kicks You Should Definitely Practice
Before we start, it must be mentioned that there is unfortunately no guarantee that a free kick will go in every time. However, with enough practice and the right technique, it is possible to hit the ball quite reliably into the net.
It’s also important that you have a strong free kick taker on your team who can showcase good free kick stats.
Inside Foot with Spin
Then you should use it:
- At distances between 16 and 24 meters
- When the opponent moves the goalkeeper and closes the near corner.
This is how the variant works:
- Choose the right shooter. If you are standing to the left of the goal, you need a right-footed player, and if you are standing to the right of the goal, you need a left-footed player.
- Now move the aiming aid with the left stick slightly next to the wall.
- Then position the cursor with the right stick so that “Inside Foot (Spin)” is displayed and ensure the aiming aid is at shoulder height of the wall.
- Now charge the shot bar to about 50 – 60%, depending on the distance.
If you have done everything correctly, the shot should smoothly fly into the goal, as the inside foot spin free kick is currently completely unstoppable and should be your best chance at a free kick goal.
The Curved Free Kick
Then you should use it:
- At distances between 16 and 20 meters
- Choose the right shooter. If you are looking at the goal from the right, you need a right-footed player. For a shot from the left, you need a left-footed player.
- Now move the aiming aid with the left stick a good distance beside the wall.
- Then position the cursor with the right stick so that “Curved Foot (Spin)” is displayed and ensure the aiming aid is at shoulder height of the wall.
- Now charge the shot bar to about 50%.
If you have done everything correctly, the ball should now be in the net, and the goalkeeper as well as the players in the wall had no chance.
Free kicks from greater distances: If you want to overcome a greater distance, you can try with a dipping shot. For this, aim fairly centrally at the ball and the goal and charge the shot bar properly.
However, dipping shots are not very reliable, and at the moment it is more of a lottery whether such a shot goes into the goal.
How do you take your free kicks in FIFA 23? Do you have any other tips? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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