In FIFA 22, playing the ball on the ground is no longer enough: crosses and headers are much more effective than in previous editions.Building a play to bring a free striker to the far post, instead of always insisting on low passes, opens up spaces that remain closed in midfield.
Camera system and assistance before going online
Before launching yourself against human opponents, it's a good idea to review your controller settings and try a different camera than the default one: many more experienced players use a lower and closer one, which makes the timing of defensive interventions much more readable.It's also worth practicing offline Skill Games, rather than discovering your weaknesses directly in the game.
A creative pass while holding R1 beats a shot-and-hope pass
Holding R1/RB while pressing the pass button makes the play much cleaner, especially when the connection is unstable and the ball tends to bounce unnaturally off players.It's one of those combinations that isn't highlighted enough in in-game tutorials, but it really changes the pace of a play.
A fake shot gains space better than a rushed shot
Against a closed defense, a fake shot often opens up more space than a real shot forced from an awkward position would: the defender dives to block and leaves a lane free for the real attack on goal an instant later.It's also worth practicing on set pieces, where penalties in particular require repetition rather than instinct.
