Creating space when attacking in FC 24
Creating space and maintaining possession are crucial skills for success when attacking in FIFA. Losing the ball easily can kill attacks and lead to frustrating counter goals. In this in-depth tutorial, we will examine key tactics and controls that help generate passing lanes, pull defenders out of position, and stop losing the ball so easily.
Mastering the skill moves and controls covered in this guide will transform you into an attacking threat in FIFA, allowing you to slice through defenses at will. Let's dive into the advanced techniques that set elite FIFA players apart.
Use Quick Passing Triangles
The basic building block for maintaining possession and pulling defenders out of position is the quick passing triangle. This simply involves making quick one or two-touch passes between nearby teammates, often in a triangle shape.
Quick triangles rapidly circulate the ball, forcing defenders to chase and creating holes in their shape. Make sure to use fast, crisp passes and move into space to keep the triangle angles open. You can triangle the ball around the outside of the box to create an opening for a through pass. Or use triangles to switch play from one side to the other until the far side opens up.
Mastering quick passing triangles is essential for maintaining possession under pressure and creating chances against packed defenses. Don't just pass sideways - use sharp angled passes and off-ball runs to keep the defenders moving.
Make Off-Ball Runs to Open Space
Effective off-ball runs are just as important as quick passing to open up space in the attack. Well-timed runs create viable passing outlets and pull defenders out of position. There are several types of dangerous off-ball runs:
Diagonal runs - These angled runs between defenders offer an option to advance play.
Supporting runs - Following the path of the ball carrier gives them an easy backpass.
Overlapping runs - Fullbacks pushing up the wing when a winger cuts inside.
Fake runs - Feinting a run in one direction before going the other way deceives defenders.
Trigger manual runs using the L1/LB button. Vary the types and angles of runs to keep the defense guessing. Mastering off-ball runs is vital for playing out from the back and building up through the midfield.
Use Skills Moves and Close Dribbling
Skill moves and close dribbling are great ways to beat your man and create space in tight areas. Five star skillers can chain together fancy flicks and flairs, but you only need a few moves mastered:
Body Feint - Flick the right stick left or right without touching the ball to fake a dribble touch. Defender's momentum will carry them out of position for an instant.
Ball Roll - Roll the ball left or right with the right stick to shift it across your body. Quickly exit left or right to beat defenders. Great for creating that extra yard of space.
Stepover - Tap the right stick forward then roll 90 degrees left or right to sell the defender on your next move. Exit the opposite way once they commit.
Close dribbling involves frequent small flicks of the left stick to keep the ball close, shield it from defenders, and bide time for space to open up. Mastering skills and close control gives you dozens of ways to manufacture space anywhere on the pitch.
Play Quick Give-and-Go Passes
The give-and-go pass is a quick one-two combination that allows two players to advance through defenders. It's extremely effective at pulling opponents out of position.
To execute:
Passer makes a lead pass then immediately runs forward into space.
Receiver makes a quick return pass to the open runner, then spins into his own space.
This rapid exchange lets both players attack space behind the defense. The key is making crisp one-touch passes and angling runs to stay onside. Give-and-goes are deadly on the counter attack. But you can also use them in sustained possession to pull apart a compact defense.