EA SPORTS™ FIFA SOCCER MANUAL 1 Complete Controls 9 Setting Up the Game 36 Playing the Game 37 Game Modes 39 PlayStation®Network 43
EA SPORTS FIFA SOCCER MANUAL 2 Virtual Pro 44 CUSTOMISE 45 Team Management 46 Practice Arena 49
Complete Controls 9 NOTE: The control instructions in this manual refer to the Classic configuration. Once you’ve created your profile, select CUSTOMISE > SETTINGS > CONTROL SETTINGS to adjust your control preferences.
Complete Controls 10 Send teammate on a run < button (double tap) Skilled dribbling < button (press and hold) + > button (press and hold) Pace control (when in possession of ball) < button (press and hold) Knock on Right stick Skill move modifier Right stick + < button (press and hold)
Complete Controls 11 Coaching Tip: Shielding To protect the ball from your player’s marker, release the left stick and hold the > button. Your player will get between his marker and the ball and try to hold him off.
Complete Controls 12 Passing Choose direction of pass/cross Left stick Short pass/Header (hold to pass to further player) S button Lobbed pass (hold to determine distance) F button Through pass (hold to pass to further player) D button Bouncing lob pass > button + F button Lobbed through ball (hold to pass to further player) < button + D button Give and go < button + S button Trigger run from pass < button + S button (double tap) Fake lob F button (hold), then S button
Complete Controls 13 Coaching Tip: Give and Go To initiate a one-two pass, press the S button while holding the < button to make your player pass to a nearby teammate, then release the < button and move the left stick to continue his run. Press the S button (ground pass), the D button (through ball), the F button (lobbed pass), or the < button + the D button (lobbed through ball) to immediately return the ball to him, timing the pass perfectly to avoid conceding possession.
Complete Controls 14 Crossing Cross (hold to determine distance) F button Low cross (within cross zone) F button (double tap) Ground cross (within cross zone) F button (triple tap) Early cross (outside cross zone) < button + F button Early low cross (outside cross zone) < button + F button (double tap) Early ground cross (outside cross zone) < button + F button (triple tap)
Complete Controls 15 Skill Moves Press and hold the < button and move left stick or right stick (depending on the footwork) to perform the following skill moves. NOTE: The controls listed below assume that the controlled player is moving vertically and should be amended depending on your player’s direction.
Complete Controls 16 Heel Flick Right stick C (flick), V heel flick Flick Up Right stick C (flick), C, C flick up Roulette Right stick V, Z, C, X/ right stick V, X, C, Z Fake Left & Go Right Right stick Z, V, X Fake Right & Go Left Right stick X, V, Z Heel to Heel Flick Right stick C (flick), V Simple Rainbow Right stick V (flick), C, C Advanced Rainbow Right stick V (flick), C (hold), C (flick)
Complete Controls 17 Feint Left and Exit Right Right stick Z, V, X Feint Right and Exit Left Right stick X, V, Z Elastico (requires high skill level) Right stick X, V, Z Drag Back Fake and Exit Left (standing only) Left stick V, X, V, Z Drag Back Fake and Exit Right (standing only) Left stick V, Z, V, X Heel Chop (running only) Right stick O, O/right stick U, U Scoop Turn (standing only) Right stick O, O/right stick U, U Hocus Pocus Right stick V, Z, V, X Triple Elastico Right stick V, X,
Complete Controls 18 Ball Roll & Flick (running only) Right stick X (hold), C (flick)/ right stick Z (hold), C (flick) Sombrero Flick (standing only) Right stick C (flick), C, V Turn & Spin Right stick C (flick), Z (flick)/ right stick C (flick), X (flick) Ball Roll Fake (standing only) Right stick Z (hold), X (flick)/ right stick X (hold), Z (flick) Rabona Fake (sprinting only) F button/A button, then S button + left stick V
Complete Controls 19 Ball Juggle (standing only) > button (tap) Sombrero Flick Backwards Left stick V (hold) Sombrero Flick Left stick Z (hold)/left stick X (hold) Around the World Right stick clockwise/counter clockwise In Air Elastico Right stick X (flick), Z (flick) Flick Up For Volley Left stick C (hold) T.
Complete Controls 20 Defending Defending Move player Left stick Switch player < button (tap, on release) Directional player switch Right stick Sprint > button (press and hold) Press S button (press and hold)
Complete Controls 21 2nd defender press A button (press and hold) Sliding tackle F button Jockey < button (press and hold) Running jockey < button (press and hold) + > button (press and hold) Jockey press < button (press and hold) + S button (press and hold)
Complete Controls 22 Coaching Tip: Running Jockey and Jockey Press If an opponent is moving quickly, press and hold the < button and press the > button to control your defender’s speed and allow him to position himself for a tackle. If you don’t want him to dive in using the Press control, press and hold the < button and press the S button to Jockey Press. Your player will keep his opponent in front of him and not commit to a tackle.
Complete Controls 23 Set Pieces Direct Free Kick Aim Left stick Shot (hold for increased power) A button Lob pass (hold for increased power) F button Add spin to ball (while powering kick) Left stick Change kick taker > button Call lay-off man < button
Complete Controls 24 Lay-off man shot < button + A button Lay-off man pass < button + S button Jump wall (defense only) D button Move wall (defense only) < button/> button Charge kick (defense only) S button
Complete Controls 25 Coaching Tip: Adding elevation and spin To add elevation to your shot, power it up for longer (but beware of overpowering) and move the left stick to add sidespin, topspin, or backspin. Topspin can be employed to bring a ball down quickly (e.g., after it has cleared the wall).
Complete Controls 26 Throw-In Aim throw Left stick Short throw (to nearest player) S button Manual short throw (in direction you’re facing) D button Long throw F button Switch receiver < button
Complete Controls 27 Corner Lob cross (hold for increased power) F button Add spin to lob cross (while powering kick) Left stick Low cross F button (double tap) Ground cross F button (triple tap) Call for a short corner < button
Complete Controls 28 Penalty Kick Aim shot Left stick (hold to aim further in any direction) Driven shot A button Finesse/Placed shot < button + A button Chip shot < button + > button + A button Dive (goalkeeper only) Right stick Move on goal line (goalkeeper only) Left stick
Complete Controls Coaching Tip: Penalties Aiming: By default, your player starts aiming at the middle of the goal. From the moment you start powering up for a shot, you can hold the left stick to move the aim anywhere inside the goal. The longer you hold the left stick in any particular direction, the farther your player’s shot goes in that direction.
Complete Controls 30 Be A Pro: Goalkeeper Attacking off the ball Call for/Suggest pass S button Suggest through pass D button Suggest cross F button Suggest shot A button Toggle camera target SELECT button
Complete Controls 31 Defending own box Dive Right stick/left stick + S button (press and hold) Auto-position < button (press and hold) Slow movement facing the ball Left stick + < button Charge/Punch D button (press and hold) Dive at feet F button
Complete Controls 32 Anticipation save < button + > button 2nd defender press A button (press and hold) Toggle camera target SELECT button Sprint > button Coaching Tip: Be a Goalkeeper Experiment with different levels of Save Assistance (Assisted, Semi-Assisted, and Manual) to find what is right for your play-style and skill level. Touch Controls Use the touch controls to take shots, free kicks, throw-ins, penalty kicks, and corner kicks.
Complete Controls 33 Shooting To take a quick shot on goal, simply touch the goal on the screen (touchscreen). The longer you hold the touch, the more powerful your shot is. You can also use the rear touch pad to take shots. Think of the entire rear touch pad as the goal, and touch where you want to aim. Your aim indicator is a solid dot that changes color according to your shot meter. After you have taken a shot, the results indicator, displayed as a crosshair, shows where the ball ended up.
Complete Controls 34 Free Kicks To take a free kick, align the camera to face the direction you want to kick, and then swiftly drag your finger across the touchscreen. As soon as you touch the touchscreen, your player begins powering up for the shot. You can see track his power with the colored line. The type of curve you draw on the touchscreen determines the bend and topspin. Keep in mind that a right-footed player can bend the ball better to the left than to the right.
Complete Controls 35 Penalty Kicks Use the touchscreen to make perfectly composed penalty kicks. Time your shot according to the Composure Meter and touch it when it’s in the green for maximum control. Then, touch where you want to aim. The duration of the touch determines your power, which is indicated by the Shot Power Meter. Corner Kicks During corner kicks, touch a teammate to pass the ball. To lob your pass, hold your touch.
Setting Up the Game 36 Before heading out onto the pitch, create an EA/Origin account to enjoy the online features in EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer. EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer Profile Select your skill level, preferred controls setup, and favorite team. EA/Origin Account To create an EA/Origin account, enter a valid email address and password when prompted at the title screen. The name and password are used to access online features in EA games and game-specific content on easports.com.
Playing the Game 37 Game Screen Score Match clock Controlled player Stamina/Fitness level Radar
Playing the Game 38 Saving and Loading Before exiting a game mode or a menu where changes have been made, make sure you save your progress (or unsaved information will be lost). You can access the Load screen from most game mode menus to load files manually. NOTE: EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer features an autosave feature.
Game Modes 39 Career Mode Every player, no matter how talented, eventually has to leave the action of the pitch. In Career Mode you can expand your player’s soccer career through three roles: Player, Player Manager, and Manager. Start as a player and progress through all three roles or begin as either a Player Manager or Manager.
Game Modes 40 Player Manager Career Player Managers have an impact on and off the pitch, and must strike a perfect balance between action and team management. Play as a created player or your Virtual Pro. Your player’s focus rests on managing the line-up, including formation, playing style, training, and starting players, as well as taking to the pitch during key games.
Game Modes Management Tips! • Review your line-up before simming a game! Every player can make a difference to the outcome. • Use all the search options to find the right player to complete your squad, and keep in mind how much the player wants for a successful signing. • Take notice of your assistant coach’s player assessment. His analysis of every player’s talent lets your Manager know which young players deserve more time on the pitch.
Game Modes 42 Tournaments The crowning glory of reaching the top of a tournament reigns in the anticipation and excitement of both players and soccer fans alike. EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer gives players over 50 tournaments to choose from. Choose the country and the specific tournament you’d like to compete in, and then decide which team(s) you’d like to control in the fight for supremacy.
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Virtual Pro 44 Take to the pitch as an all-new player in EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer’s Virtual Pro mode. Begin your career and build your reputation from the ground up! Decide the stats of your Virtual Pro then take to the field and attempt to become a superstar. You can use your Virtual Pro in any of the offline game modes, including Career Mode and Kick-Off. Use your Virtual Pro efficiently to earn rewards, upgrade his stats, and create a true superstar.
CUSTOMISE Arena Options Feel like practicing in the United Kingdom as Rooney against the formidable Howard? Visit Arena options to select which Player, Goalkeeper, and Stadium you would like to use when practicing within the Arena.
Team Management 46 Custom Tactics Select CUSTOM TACTICS on the Team Management screen of any club to customize defensive and attacking play. Check out their default tactics and then press the S button to view other preset tactics (Counter Attack, High Pressure, Possession, and Long Ball) as well as your own customized tactics (see below). To choose one of these as your default tactic, select it and press the S button.
Team Management 47 Quick Tactics To use your tactics on-the-fly in games you must assign them to the directional buttons. To do this, select QUICK TACTICS on the Team Management screen, choose a direction, and press the S button. Then, select your new tactic and press the S button again to assign it to your chosen direction.
Team Management 48 Formations Get out the tactics board and start fine-tuning team formations and player roles by selecting FORMATIONS in the Team Management screen of any team. First, choose a formation and press the F button to edit it. Then, choose a player from the selected formation and press the S button. Finally, decide which aspect of his game you want to alter (Player Base Position, Player Work Rate, or Player Positioning) and follow the on-screen instructions.
Practice Arena 49 EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer’s Practice Arena is the place to hone your skills before getting into a game. This is the place to fine-tune striking, keeping, and set pieces. The Practice Arena defaults to one-on-one action, so you can dribble around and shoot whenever you please. You can use it to practice skill moves, find the perfect angle of attack, or even figure out your own weaknesses. This is an excellent location to practice the touchscreen commands, as well.
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