How to effectively use the flanks? | Offense FIFA 14 Guide

Effectively using the flanks is very often the basis of success in a given match and a possibility of surprising the enemy with an uncommon action using holes in the defence. Enemies often tend to leave an empty area at the very sides of the field, so you should effectively use that chance and often use that part of the field to your advantage. Of course the basic way of using the speed of wingmen would be an accurate short pass and an early start of the wingman which can give you a few seconds of advantage and the possibility of playing the ball into the penalty zone.

A great way of using the width of the field is a quick lob to the other side - it's difficult and requires much precision, but at the same tame it lets you easily surprise the enemy' defence. A well addressed ball not only opens free space on the other side of the field, but also lets your attacker reach a clear position and pass the ball to an incoming teammate. Despite it being a very difficult pass to receive, a successful attempt can lead to a very simple and yet highly effective offensive action.