Crossing | Basic pieces of play FIFA 14 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Cross

The cross is used mainly for sending the ball into the penalty to the players in the opponent's penalty field, who can then hat-trick the ball into the opponent's goal. To perform it, you need to press the cross key and indicate the direction in which you want to send the ball. Do not exaggerate with the strength - kicking the ball too hard will send it outside of the field. You should also avoid centering under the opponent's pressure, the chances that it will be successful are very low.

Mid cross

Low cross is a perfect way to finish an attack with the spectacular flying header or a volley kick - the ball goes then at the height of the abdomen. To perform it, double-tap the cross key and indicate the direction in which you want to send the ball. At the same time, try to pass the ball in this way to a specific player - it is a bit more difficult than lobbed centering , because it requires you to be more precise. You should use it especially to pass the ball to the short post, when a player who is not covered by anyone, is in line.

Ground cross

Ground cross allows you to play the ball a few centimeters above the surface - the ball's speed is very high, which allows you to take a shot at the opponent's goal. To perform it, triple-tap the cross key and select the direction, in which you want to send the ball. Use it when there are many opponent players in the penalty field, and you do not have a clear option to play the ball - a strong kick of this kind may surprise the opponent and cause commotion within the field. This is also a good substitute for the perpendicular pass - a ball played low into the area of the fifth meter in front of the goal, may allow to finish the attack with a simple kick that will send the ball into the goal.