Most Common FIFA 11 Problems Solved

by Tarik on October 23, 2010

The goal is this post is to answer the most common FIFA 11 problems for you. Please leave a comment below about FIFA 11 and answer any of the following questions:

  • What’s the biggest problem you have with FIFA 11?
  • Which skill is the most difficult for you?
  • Do you find it hard to unlock a certain achievement or trophy?
  • What do your opponents do that you have trouble stopping?
  • Has any moment caused you to stop playing FIFA 11?

Speak your mind and let me know what you’re thinking. 90% of the most common problems are solved in The Art of FIFA 11.

If your problem is unique, then I will not only answer it in the comments, but add it here in the post so others can benefit too.

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Q: I need Free Kick Help.

A. Watch the tutorial on free kicks at our resource page. Go to the arena and practice from three distances: short near the box, middle of the field around 30 yards, and long distance around 40. Take kicks with C. Ronaldo as well as others like Van Persie, Dani Alves or others to get a good overall feel. Rinse then repeat.

Q: I need Penalty Kick Help.

A. As always, start off with the penalty kicks tutorial first. Remember that the harder the shot is, the less control you have order it. I almost always shoot low in the corners with less than 1/2 power bar. I score about 70 to 80% of the time and it works.

Q: I need help with Pro Passing.

A:  Yea. No doubt. I played with it for a couple games but got lazy and went back to assisted. One big tip is to play a practice match with 9 players against 11 then use pro passing. It will be easier when playing a regular game due to the man down.

Q: My Opponent Quit. Do I Still Get the Win?

A. 9 times out of 10. Yes. It depends on what time your opponent quits. You can quit within the 1st 10 minutes of a match and not suffer a loss.

Q: How Do I Win Headers?

A: As for headers…. use jockey and move the player around with the left stick. concentrate more on the player your using to get a better position for the header. Try in practice mode. Tap the header button as well to control the power. If you’re close, then you don’t really need that much to score. If you’re defending, hold the header button down to clear the ball out.

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  • Jishu

    please help on taking free kicks. it really sucks…

    • Tarik

      Free Kicks are tough. Watch the free kick tutorials here first. Then practice in the arena as someone other than Ronaldo. His ratings are soo high and chances are you won't be using such a taker in games. Accuracy is more important than power.

      • Neil Reynolds

        I scores free kicks a couple of times, it all comes down to your aim and u have to watch that power meter, I find it easiest to score 19-23 yards from goal. It doesnt work all the time, but it is realstic, like real soccer I suppose.

    • kevin

      If you need really specific tips on build up, pro passing, and general gameplay or anything else with fifa go to fifa11tips.com…much more detailed explanations and a much better forum with knowledgeable members who are willing to answer any question you post. Also, just stick with the pro passing in general, be both patient and precise, it took me a good two months to get used to fifa 11 from fifa 10, I was averaging less than a goal per match against CPU on legendary through my first 100 matches, now I’m back to usually 2-4 per match like i was in FIFA 10, just stick with it, and be PRECISE, you can’t just tap the pass button and flick the joystick in the general direction of the player you want to pass to like you could in FIFA 10, that’s the point of the pro passing, you can pass it right to the player, lead him a bit, put it behind him, put it short or long based on power, which is why you need to be very precise in the direction and power of your passes.

  • ali

    The biggest problem is the reffs as the game stops after every tackle and its just annoying.

    • Tarik

      You can turn fouls off or just stop crashing into players. LOL. Are you using Jockey?

      • the daddy

        il beat u anytime anywhere tarik and i still think the game sucks!!!!

        • the daddy

          sjl83 if your brave enough

    • the daddy

      the game is sh*t m8

      • adam hussey

        go play something else then, donut

        • Abigail Bond

          Well said!

  • A

    Hello,

    During a penalty kick by an opponent, I am unable to move my goalie left or right to block the PK…Fifa11 Version..

    • Tarik

      Use the right stick to dive. Remember, left stick to move along the line. Right stick to dive.

  • James R-B

    I have found a lot of people complain about pro passing and I have to admit it is much harder

    • Tarik

      Yea. No doubt. I played with it for a couple games but got lazy and went back to assisted.

      One big tip is to play a practice match with 9 players against 11 then use pro passing. It will be easier when playing a regular game due to the man down.

  • Linton

    How do you play against online players that see the Through Pass button as the only way to attack.

    Their ONLY type of attack is to press the Through Pass button as soon as they get to half line… there is NO hint of play-building or sportsmanship, it seems that their skill is to see how fast and how much they can press through pass.

    I love playing online since it provides some nice variety and challenge but these Through Pass Addicts spoil the experience (all in the name of higher rank points???

    I've also noticed that higher "ranked" players actually have LESS skill and football-sense, they seem to win alot because they basically spam the Through pass button.

    What do the honest, skill and play-building players do to cope with these "players"?

    • richy

      ive found this out too starts to get boring and easier to defend just run your cb back to your box lol :) im enjoying the new game i dont see the point of just complaing but i dont get the whole deffenders are the quicker then everyone else ? also i prefer world cup gameplay

      what does every1 else think ?

      • Linton

        Thanx for the input Richy… much appreciated.

        Btw, I was more "venting" than complaining. Really sucks when I'm playing a great tight, tactical, back and forth game online and then I score. Suddenly my opponent totally stops any tactical play and just starts launching through balls.

        But, as I said, this is just venting.

        I've realized that FIFA tends to bring out some of the CHEAPEST players in the world… I've met some really great players online but I usually have to go thru a dozen or so CHEAP players to do so.

        All that said, I still love the new FIFA series (used to be a die-hard PES fan!)

        • richy

          no worries mate :) add me richy3790 give you a gamming sesion :)

          • Linton

            Would that I could Richy… I play on PC tho… bummer

            my gamertag's JohnnyBlack74 btw.

            (I use skill moves and DON'T play cheap)

            Have fun folks.

            p.s._ a solution to the "cheater" /"cheap player" problem is to play UNRANKED matches… with nothing at stake (ranking points???) most people tend to play a more clean game.

  • Sam Lightfoot

    My main problem is defending. Whenever I score a goal the opposition seem to attack with 3 times the skill and aggression and score 80% of the time straight from the kick-off (not a long range shot).

    I play on world-class and keeping a clean sheet is like trying to score from the half-way line… almost impossible!

    Thanks,

    Sam.

    • Tarik

      I hate that. After you score, I think everybody relaxes a bit.

      You could try switching to Defensive using the control pad and pressing left once after you score.

      Once you get possession, switch back to balanced since you'll want to score again.

      • Sam Lightfoot

        I can't do that because I'm on a player career. It is a big hindrance!

        • Tarik

          Oh LOL. Ok. Don't press your defense forward. Keep everyone on your half of the field. Sometimes, I rush out my strikers and that makes it easier for my opponent to pass right through my midfield. Get more compact

  • Kevin

    The toughest thing about FIFA 11 is the building up part. My opponents (AI and FIFA players) seem to be more agressive during a match. That way i cant pass normaly. The free kicks are very tough even after watchin the vid tut. And the defending part is quite difficult also…i just cant figure out a way to defend properly. With the L2 button and X or with the L2+R2. (PS3) Its so hard.

    I knew they made FIFA 11 diffrent but i just cant seem to get used to it. Its a shame….and frustrates me hehehe. Let me know how this can be fixed in a decent fast way. Had no problems on FIFA 10 with these things…

    • Tarik

      Pro passsing is tough. Maybe it’s time to switch back to assisted.

      Free kicks take practice. Trust me, I still suck at them. It’s my weakest skill by far, but those free kicks tutorials are the best I’ve ever seen.

      Remember to Jockey. L2 on PS3. Check out The Art of FIFA 11 for a more comprehensive defending strategy.

  • Andy dutton

    The way in which the conputer always sits back and defends

    • Tarik

      Haha yes! It gets sooo crowded in the middle. Try attacking down the flank where there is more space.

  • Peter T

    In online play near the end of the match if i am beating an oponent the player will just sign out and therfore the match ends a draw. Its happened so many times and its really not fair when i win 75% of my games and about 50% of that i dont get points for because they quit. So im technically losing nearly all of my games.

    • richy

      i no how you feel mate. surely they should be deducted points? even if im losing i aint a bad looser and just quit !

  • Rob

    Hey Tarik,

    In every fifa I play a 1 star team to the top in career mode. This year however I'm really struggling. My biggest problem is creating decent chances with players rated around 60. Even when turning down to Pro it's very hard to not play 0-0 every match.

    The only real chances I seem to make are 1-2's down the wings and cross it in, praying my striker can take it on. Through balls always end up at the feet of defenders and skill moves aren't really an option for these guys :P

    So what's a good formation & attacking plan for low rated teams?

    Cheers,

    Rob

    • Will

      Try using a 5-2-3 formation. This works for me as i can defend in numbers so they cant use through balls to break through my defence. The midfeilders can tackle and give very quickly and that leaves the strikers ready on goal. This also works best because if you cross the ball and your centre forward can’t get a head on it, the defence might miss it, leaving your other forward ready to have a shot, or whip the ball in again.

      Hope this helps!!

      • Neil Reynolds

        I use 4-3-2-1 formation, very effective, for me at least.

        • Chris .w

          I use 4-3-3 as it allows my wingers to get ALLOT more crosses in and gives me a higher chance of scoring with players that are weak at getting past the defenders. its simple yet effective for me anyway

  • Gunningooner

    -Waiting for the days to go by in manager/ virtual pro

    -Getting bored staying in goal all the time in virtual pro

    -Im a goalie, and im topscorer of EPL season 1, and now for Barca. But when i usually go up, i pass to a teammate, they lose the ball (sometimes) and the opposition takes a shot even from 1/2 way

    -Because of this, loads of goals are conceded and the manager says "ill play you soon"

    -I then only get played after 10 weeks or so

    • Tarik

      Be a Goalkeeper is really boring. I played it twice and got tired of waiting for some action. Listening to some music will help the time go by or you could just simulate the league matches then play as GK in the big games.

  • LuffyPSP

    haha on Fifa 10 i can easily adapt with Legendary mode over time. with fifa 11, no matter how many times i scored first, no matter how many times i played, i still lose~~ i won 1 game in 8 matchs. I had to go down to World class difficulty. but i'll go back to Legendary. it is so much fun to win in a hard way. I love it! and this comment is not me telling my problem, i just love it!

    • chris

      Im experiencing the same problems as yourself, I dropped down to World Class and it still took 25-30 games to stop drawing 0-0 1-0 or 0-1.I now have high scoring games at World Class but still no Master, it feels like Pro Evo 4 and 5 in that this game tests you and your constantly striving for perfection like you I cant wait to be proficient on legendary once again. This is the best football game ever bug up to EA sports

      • Neil Reynolds

        fifa 11 is quite different than previous versions, I find legendary easier in fifa 10 and world cup versions. But I suppose it just takes a little time to figure out fifa 11 legendary difficulty

  • AngryVal

    Scoring!

    I have a real hard time getting past the last defenders and getting a decent shot off – even when 1-on-1 with the keeper and a defender at my heels… help!

    • Neil Reynolds

      remember this is not fifa 10, fifa 11 is different, u cant run pass defenders like in fifa 10, u have to learn to build up your plays, patiently, not every attack will lead to a goal. i play posessional and patient football, it drives my human opponent nuts. Anyway u can use special moves to beat the last man at times, but mostly try passing your way to goal, the thru pass is very effective when timed correctly.
      as for the special moves, I like the 360, and the heel to heel

  • richy

    i think the gameplay of world cup should of been used in fifa 11 i prefer it so much better. but tbh there are too many bad loosers. they quit if your down 1 and get 3 goals back in 15 mins. just a example of last night. most people i have played it has almost always been chelsea – real madid. i like people who change there teams so you can experiment. im a united fa. but i do like playing as germany and bayern munich for some reason:) ive noticed the people i played on play with through ball and lobbed through ball lol

    what do you think tarik ?

    • Daxter

      Hi,

      My question is How to score a goal when you're in the 20 last meters

      Thanks,

      Daxter

  • Nick

    The only thing that annoys me is that the top teams like chelsea and real madrid are at a cheap level of being good i can totally outplay them and they can still win just because they run forward with drogba and ronaldo and just get insane goals and all the players on that team just always seems to be in perfect position. i just played way better than this guy using chelsea with man u and lost 3-1 its kind of stressful when that happens esspecially since he just tried running right through me the whole game

    • arjun

      try man marking…….it wotks 2 some extent

  • Ben

    I seem to let in 90% of my goals in a scenario something like that following

    My back 4 are more less in their positions, 2 or more of the opposition players rush at me, I wait for the moment to tackle the ball holder who is in a sprint.

    I get the ball and both the attacker and I end up static or on the floor, before I can get the other CB or FB to the ball someone else storms in and buries the loose ball.

  • Neonf1

    Free kicks and pens are me nuts what's

    the secret

    • Tarik

      Just practice, no secret. I still suck at free kicks but have mastered penalties. My best advice is to watch these free kick and penalty tutorials over and over again until they make sense. Then practice in the area until you get better.

  • Kiran

    1)Unable to play head to head matches with friends. instantly able to play with other ranked online players. Tried a zillion times…

    2)Shooting is much better than FIFA 10. Passing sucks,thru balls suck.

    3)penalties actually suck with 1-0 as the winning score mostly .

    4)all people want to play with is real madrid ….they cant play with normal teams…being an EPL fan,it just sucks to not be able to play liverpool vs everton/man city.

    5)online diconnects are still not charged lot of points…people disconnect so much online ..

    Thanks Tarik as always.,u the best..

  • Kevin

    Does anyone else have the 'You have been disconnected from the EA Server' problem as much as i do.

    Like almost every single online match…..?

    Its getting kinda annoying right now!

    • richy

      yeah i do, 5 in a row last night ! does that mean they've quit and given up ?

      and my gamertag richy2790

      • Kevin

        no it means that you've been disconnected from the EA server.

        Means that if you're doin a 1on1 you lose 0-3. And it decreases your stats if it keeps happening…pretty annoying.

        Just searched the whole internet and seems that alot of players have this problem. And EA isn't doing anything about it (YET).

        • richy

          yeah it happend to me on world cup last night too. really needs to be sorted out

          gamertag – richy3790

  • GingerrrJoel

    My biggest problem and most annoying problem is that I will earn virtual pro acomplishments in a game yet when I play another game the acomplishment for my VP have gone!? Also it sometimes frezes when I make a substitution in K.O mode!

    • Tarik

      Are you using Auto save?

  • Ed

    It seems to freeze constantly (PS3). Much more than FIFA 10 or World Cup…

    • Tarik

      Tru. Sometimes the lineup will get scrambled when I go to team management before an online match. Probably the EA servers are screwed. It never freezes with NBa 2k11.

  • Blackbriar83

    Quitters I hate Quitters!!! Lol I know ya can't solve this but what is the point in playing if you cant take a beating for example if your winning 2-1 and then score in the 89 min to make it 3-1 then boom they quit. Why not take it on the chin. I've been getting beat 4-0 at HT and still won't quit. Ea should punish people with 10 defeats everytime someone quits or reset there online stats to zero. I know you can have connection problems for what ever reason. But it's funny how that never happens when they our winning. Anyway love the guide keep ip the good work. Peace

  • Johan

    Freekicks are really difficult!

    The ref's sucks!

    AND!

    It seems like I can't score any "wonderful" goals anymore :(

    I wanna do a overhead kick ;(

    • Tarik

      Watch the tutorials on free kicks. Refs seem the same to me :)

      Practice, practice, practice.

      • Johan

        Thank you! :D

  • Brian

    my biggest problem is playing against online players. I play a pretty good defense, but it seems at some point in the match my defense just stops playing, and let's the other team score. Is there a way this can be stopped. I also have a hard time getting my shots in against online players. What's the best way to get to increase my shot totals.

    • JAMES

      yeah i have the same problem can be playing well and compact then none of them can tackle or make a decent pass i see it happen to the opposition as well real good opponent then they turn into a pub team for a spell. weird its like its a scripted

  • Nineways

    How can i avoid the ball being taken away from the other defenses?

    And also how can i make goals from long distance?

    Thank you Tarik.

  • Samuel

    I just play manager/player mode. A couple gripes. In manager/player mode my created player didn't carry over to my second season. Not on my team and not in the transfer list anywhere. My biggest concern is the ai defense is way to tough to score on. I would say roughly have my games end in 0-0 tie. Almost impossible to break the d down. For me anyway. Probably just not that skilled but in Fifa 10 it seemed just about right. Certainly wasn't easy for me to score but I could. This year its way to tough for me and I'm considering trading this game in and just playing Fifa 10

  • Alex

    I hatee thatt when ur playing online people when there losing they sign off ohh and also I need help with the freekicks when I kick it it always hits the post. ….ohh and add me I ppl I would like to playy with someone that doesn't sign off "quiterzzz " ALEXCLAN7

    • richy

      add me mate richy3790

      • stevieG

        add me too imawesme

      • stevieG

        the game constantly freezes!!!! it’s sooo annoying!

        • Tarik

          Especially on online game play.

    • cepwin

      I play to the end even if I’m getting reamed. Feel free to add me:
      PSN ID cepwin

  • Andrew

    Almost every team that my friends and I play against cross the ball every time and never try to score any other way. Its also insanely easy to score with a header and it's really frustrating.

    • Tarik

      I kno what you mean. I score 50% of my goals from crosses. Try to block the cross before they get a chance to head it. If they get the cross off, use the left stick + Jostle (LT/L2) to push the opponent off the spot. Hold down B to clear it. Works 80% of the time. Sometimes you get scored on. Let me know what happens!

  • Wendy Sarrett

    Hi Tarik, my most common problem is creating chances…I'm slowly improving. It doesn't help my passing percentage is between 50-70%. Two other things….I don't seem to get a good angle on my shots compared with the arena (practice) mode where I'm 1 v 1 on the keeper and am looking at the keeper..as opposed to from a higher angle from the side. I think this is a similar problem to what I have with manual passing….perhaps it's just practice.

    Finally, too often I get caught in a break away. I find using jostle helps but I still get caught.

  • cepwin

    BTW…I bought your book….some good advice … I need to review it again.

    • Tarik

      Thanks! Glad you enjoy it :)

  • cepwin

    BTW…I bought your book….some good advice … I need to review it again.

    As for the issues I have:

    1. Creating chances…the ball is too often in my half.

    2. Passing/shooting accuracy…I'm committed to manual but need to get more accurate…I suppose that's just a matter of practice.

    3. Preventing break-aways.

    Thank you for all your work..I look forward to hearing your responses.

  • Jon

    Hi,

    I seem too be having problems with acomplishments especially the free kick ones i have scored like 20 as my pro but not getting credited for them with the curled free kick accomps :/

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks!

  • RAJ

    Penalties and free kicks,I can't hit the target at all mate

    • Neil Reynolds

      free kicks are a bit difficlt, but it can be done, penalties, on the other hand, u jus have to watch rhe composure metre, try to get it in the middle, or near the middle then choose direction of the shot, dont hold the direction, just press it and let go quickly. If u hold on down the direction it will go wide of goal.

  • jason

    Hey Tarik,

    I'm having difficulties on dribbling. When i'm on the arena i can make every move work but on the pitch i just can't seem to dribble between the defenders. please HELP!!!

    • Alex

      try not to use turbo as much cos on this game it doesnt make as much difference as it did on others.

      when you think you are gonna get tackled turn then change direction excellent way of blocking off the ball from defenders. if you have a fast guy and good dribbler on pitch change direction a lot the defenders cant stop you short of a good slide tackle.

    • Quicksilver1230

      When your curled free kick goes into the net the goalie or defender can touch it at all IE tip ins and shots off the post do not count, it must go in clean…. I got really goo by playing my buddy online and e would foul me over and until I got pretty good at free kicks …. took along time but I score more then I miss now…. My gamer tag is quicksilver1230 add me if you want a no trash talk/ early sign off match !!

  • richy

    tarik whats your gamertag mate :) ?

    • Tarik

      GibraltarLove. I sent you an e-mail too

  • Ryan

    I've had all the Fifa games since Fifa 99, I've never gotten used to doing tricks (trick stick) do you have any suggestions as to what the best way would be for me to become proficient at doing tricks, its an aspect of my game thats really weak and as a result, quality players like Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka, etc are basically just speedsters that I can only use to sprint past other players. I have seen all the tutorials, I just wanna know what you suggest as the best way to practice and get good at doing tricks. Any reply will be greatly appreciated.

    • Juan P.

      Practice, practice, practice bro. I got pretty good at doing tricks because I practiced a lot at the arena. First off, make sure you memorize how to do the tricks. Once you got that down go ahead and practice them in the arena and in the practice matches. Make sure you do the tricks going right and left. When you get the hang of it start trying the tricks on the computer and other players. You'll see that its actually easier to do tricks on other players then on the computer.

      • Neil Reynolds

        thats so true juan, the computer is not as easy to beat with tricks as a human opponent. When I play the computer I really dont focus on tricks, just good ball possesion and tactical awareness.

    • Neil Reynolds

      hey ryan, uve been playing fifa since 99, i have been playing since 94 when I had a sega genesis.

  • sim

    Tarik,

    my biggest grievence this year is that goal keepers have gotten better and I can't score on a breakaway without being chased down by a defender.

    • Quicksilver1230

      I know what you mean…. It's like no matter what your speed rating is, the defender is always just as fast as you AND if you do make your guy a shorty then your gauranteed to not have the strength to fend of the defenders…. I've found that he easiest way to beat these guys is to excelerate down the pitch and then hold the left trigger button (xbox) and manuver around the defense at the top of the box and trust in your ball control that you won't lose the ball…. Hope that helps

  • Nicholas

    mostly what is bothering me :

    The disconnects because EA servers are doing badly and you are winning 1-0 and certainly ea bust's you out of the server and you get a loss.

    Also what is bothering me Long Distance Shots: in Fifa 10 i mastered them but in 11 it is verry hard to do them

    • Tarik

      Using the manual connection via modem will reduce disconnects. Wireless is too unreliable.

      We have some good long distance shooting tips here:

      http://www.fiftips.com/blog/fifa-2009-shooting-ti…

      Keep an eye on the power bar and press up to add dip.

  • Dave

    i'm working my way up, i haven't ever played higher than semi pro in fifa 08 or fifa 10, but playing pro atm, defending + build up play is fine, but muscling through defenders is almost impossible, i win almost all my games 1-0 (headers/90th minute runs) even when i get 3-4 awesome breaks in a game, and it's absolutely frustrating to think if i could convert those i could maybe move up and work on my virtual pro.. :

  • Paul Holmes UK

    Big frustration, passing… its so difficult, 50% at least go astray?

  • Darren

    Ok so some people seem to have a problem with passing,well I have found a little solution in Fifa 11,simple for short accurate passing double tap the button,this works,also to create chance`s you need to use the dpad attack and defend more,when breaking quickly hit all out,then back to attack,if it slows then go back to balance,,,,patients is what you need and short tight turns to get past people help,especially the sprint nutters;

    hope this helps

  • Ed

    Hey guys .. I'm just giving a shout out from AZ. I'm loving this game FIFA 11 with all its changes from FIFA 10 . I might be losing a lot more but.. its about the love of the game right? Keep kewl out there… Masn8tr on LIVE.

  • Oli cox

    Defending against crosses and headers seems very difficult all the goals I concede seen to come from crosses.

  • DavBag84

    hey mate,im having serious problems scoring!!so much so that iv dropped down to pro but still the majority of my games end 0-0 or 1-0,iv only gone and put all the assisted crosses and passes on but still seems like im getting worse,had similar problems with 10 but not nearly as bad,free kicks seem well harder aswell,my old 'under the wall' trick never works anymore :( im having serious problems breaking teams down compared to 10………help :(

  • DKabitto

    The four things that anoye me about this years game is the reff does not wait to see if you touch the ball before he blows for offside,when you turn on handballs the computer can't tell the differance between accidental or deliberate handball and it does not matter if your own player kicks the ball at you why would you put such a difficult part of the game on fifa when you have not tested it. The othere thing is online people quit to easily i was playing someone I scored 1 goal and he quit what is the point of playing if you are going to do that it was still; the second half so he could of brought it back and even won. The last thing that gets on my nerves is when you are online and the EA server kicks you out the game for no reason.

  • Azizur

    You're all babies hahahaha. I love this game! My passing rate online is 85%. 25 wins 1 Draw and 3 Losses.

    You guys need practice and stop moaning XD.

    I only disconnected once and thats because the opposition was laggy and it reset my game. Had a perfect 0% 8(

    Add me PS3 tag – rahman4media

    I'm the champion.

  • PAja

    I just have problems with defending headers against legendary and world-class AI And i have slight problems with L1 triangle (the high forward pass) because the pass is not going always to the player i want everything else its almost perfect !!! I played this years pes but this years PES sucks again i really wanted it to be good so i could chose but no!!PES is much more arcade and predictable than FIFA

  • stuart lipp

    the passing is crap

    • Tarik

      Are you using Pro passing? I use assisted. Its much easier so you can focus on scoring goals. I struggled with it the 1st couple days so you're not alone.

      • stuart lipp

        i dont think the LT dribble button is as smooth either i used 2 b able 2 run down flank and cut inside very effectively using that button

        • Tarik

          Tru. I cut in frequently because the opponent just flies at me recklessly.

      • Neil Reynolds

        it jus takes a bit getting used to the new passing scheme, I have no problems, well at first bcause i was used to fifa 10, but this is not fifa 10 it is fifa 11.

        • Nick

          i would suggest always taking a first touch before you pass, you make much better passes for the most part. Its not a game you should be ping ponging in

  • Patrick Yeates

    Hi having trouble when you take all types of free kicks with your virtual pro who's rating is 80

    • Quicksilver1230

      I got an 88 striker

  • Pavel

    Dear Tarik,

    The prolbem im having in Fifa 11 is the penalty kicks because i have lost atleast four games do to penalty kicks since now you have to put an arrow on green and kick the ball to whatever side.Putting the arrow on green is easy but when i kick the ball the ball goes to the side and if i make it it goes slow and down,i want the ball to the corner so the goalie won't reach it.Hope you can help

    Sincerely,

    Pavel

    pavelsanchez11@yahoo.com

    • Darren

      Penalties are straight forwad simply choose ur direction first,then when bar stops keep it held for about 2 to 3 seconds….I count when the bar stops and this works,,,,,try it

  • .

    it seems very slow to me and that i can't take on the presssure of the defenders

  • Dibs94

    My biggest trouble with FIfA 11 is that I keep getting disconnected from xbox live due to my wireless adapter connection. It counts as a loss in my stats even if I'm winning when it happens because the game think I quit! Very frustrating. Another problem is that the pro club matches are very laggy and have a delay on player movement. It makes it very difficult to have a good game.

  • Juan P.

    The EA Servers are my biggest problem. Obviously there is nothing I can do, but its annoying losing like that. For example, I was beating one player 5-1 and at the 90th minute I was disconnected from the servers and they gave me a loss. Even though I have a good record, 34-6, its pretty frustating to have that happen.

  • Alex

    my biggest problem is that the new career mode kinda sucks

    when you choose player mode and you dont get in team you cant do anything cant even play normally. when your player is tired you get dropped and then chances are you dont get back in for 2 or 3 games.

    playing online and against friends however is amazing :D

    little tip for you guys pedro is EASILY the best dribbler on the game maybe even best player he is awesome. the ball seems to be stuck to his foot at times and hes got a cracking shot score quite a few free kicks with him too. definitely one to watch ;)

  • Gary

    My problem is online through balls, online denfending and I cant make goals with BARCALONA and MESSI players like hes a 78OV.

  • 7Kaka7

    i really hate people that rage quit. so far online i have won 4, lost 1 and had about 5 rage quits. i think that FIFA should make it that 3 goals are added to the player that quits. it gets so frustrating when i have just scored a goal and then it says connection has been lost. i also hate people with very bad connection. i played a game against a person with very bad connection and lost. it gets very annoying telling ur players to pass the ball in ur defensve box, then they dont, the opposition get it and they score.

  • Santos

    The main problem for me is that I end up running out of options when I attack. Lobbed passes are no good, I don't use dribbling tricks so I pass and pass the ball until I try a trough ball which end up at the defenders feet. Is there any Easy tricks to out run a defender when you are attacking through the middle?? One two passes are also hard to excecute

  • Jaleel

    I really hated the game. After i bought your book things got better. However i would really like to know what is the best custom tactics,formation and how to set my players work rate. thx

    • Darren

      I use chelsea default,but formation is 4 1 2 1 2,I then move the CAM forward to a CF postion then all the way back just before you have to change him to a CAM again,this gives you 433 but realy its still 41212 with 3 forwards…drogba in as CF

      • Tully

        It’s not really 4-1-2-1-2 though, it’s stated as 4-3-3 (2) and that’s pretty much what it is. 4 standard defenders, 3 central mid players (one sitting slightly deeper in a holding role), and 3 up front.

        ——————-Cech————————-
        –Bosingwa—-Alex—-Terry——–Cole–

        ——————-Mikel————————
        ———-Essien———Lamps—————

        Anelka———Drogba———–Malouda

  • RichardW1001

    1 – Be A Pro – is there any way at all to make your team-mates play semi-sensibly? I'm playing on World Class, and even if I play with Barcelona against Acrington Stanley, my team will only have 50% posession and I end up screaming at it in frustration while they jog obvliviously into opposition players and ignore loose balls! Oh, and tactics not necessarily a solution, as others have pointed out, for career mode…

    2 – Referees – how many times per game do your players get flattened without winning free kicks (against AI)? World Cup 10 seemed to have the balance about right, but this feels like a massive step backwards. Meanwhile if you even fractionally mistime a tackle, the ref is going to blow. Also the ref should protect defenders more? If a striker tackes a defender in real life and leaves the defender on the deck, the defender will ALWAYS get the benefit of the doubt and a free kick. I play in defence a lot and lose count of the number of times I get wiped out by a 6ft7 200lbs striker.

    3 – Anyone got any tips on long shots? Especially the elusive "chip the keeper from outside the box" accomplishments? I tend to find my players are being jostled and are off-balance/can't get a shot away/shots get blocked – again that's against AI though.

    4 – Anyone else notice how if you're 1-0 up against the AI they go psycho aggressive on 80:00 exactly? It's like 79:59 calm(ish), 80:01 CHARGE!!!!

    PS If anyone has spaces on pro-clubs or wants to start a pro club, message me on XBox Live, gamertag RichardW1001

  • DANIEL

    seriously the game is realy good

    amazing

    but i have a problem

    i have ps3

    i bought my fifa in amazon in second hand

    but i can´t play online because my code as beeing used

    i think we should start warning people about that

    • Tarik

      You can purchase a new code. Probably costs like 10 to 15 bucks or something. Next year, EA should allow you to reset a code just in case you sell or trade the game. Good point.

  • Quicksilver1230

    My biggest issue with the game are two fold #1 the defenders online are almost impossible to out run….. I make my striker 5'2 with a 95 sprint speed rating and a weight of 120 lbs so my eceleratopn is a 94. It still make no difference, the defense is right there on my hip with or without the ball. It's very annoying. #2 I haven't scored with a diving header or over head kick one time in well over 100 games. I have both traits on and my guy doesn't even attempt them. I turn my height up to 6,4 and still no joy….. All in all the game is very enjoyable but my VP doesn't feel like the bad @ss he was in Fifa 10

    • Ric

      I think I just worked this one out Quicksilver1230…when you are running on R2 use the RS to knock the ball a little bit in front of you. The player then seems to run faster after the ball. Danger tho as it’s not in close control.

  • goosey

    i'm not sure if this is actually a big problem, but in manager mode, no one wants to buy my players! I'm trying to off load the likes of Fletcher, Hargraves, Anderson, Kuszack and Park to replace them with better younger players. And since my team list is full, I can't buy anyone. I also don't want to release them (great addition btw) coz then i wont get any transfer kitty :p

    any suggestions as to how i can sell them?

  • michael

    this isn't a problem, more of a question: who are some good young players to buy in manager mode???? some players in my team are getting old and i want to replace them.

    Thanks,

    mike

  • Sam

    fifa 11 is an ok game but the players are pretty retarded at times, they seem to have no understanding of the game whatsoever, fifa 10 players were a little more intellgent but the goalies intelligence has been upped from fifa 10

  • Ben

    I quite like the realness of '11. I mainly play against CPU on world class. I struggle most with scoring goals, finishing. Although I am yet to lose a game with arsenal in my second season career mode (epl record played 36, won 26, drawn 10 goals for 64 goals against 16) I seem to win most games only 1-0 maybe 2-0. I have scored many free kicks and headers in general play and from corners. It is just my finishing in general that I struggle most with.

  • trixter_6969

    well im still trying to get all the accomplishments for my virtual pro

    so i put the difficulty to world class

    and then play like a half star team

    but its like the stars dont even matter

    i could be playing as RM or Chelsea

    and these half star teams would be playing on level terms with the best teams in the world

    i find that it really makes it unrealistic

    the stars should count for something even though u change the difficulty

  • trixter_6969

    im from Maldives, South Asia. I have a slim PS3. a US PSN.

    I played fifa 10 with no problems. I bought it from a local gamestore

    —–

    then i bought fifa 11 from Singapore. When i open the game

    it says disc is not from my region and shit

    so i am unable to access the fifa store

    and when i try to get online to play

    i get this message asking me to type my online pass code or buy one if i didnt have one

    so i type it bc the code did come with the game

    and then it says that the code was already used or incorrect!

    but i just opened the game!!! wot the hell!!!

  • Gunningooner

    Some good young players:

    -Van Der Wiel

    -Lucina Traore

    -Gareth Bale

    -Messi (i tried to buy him but hes loyal to his club)

    -Jack Wilshere

    -Aaron Ramsey

    -James Milner

    -Eljero Elia

  • Gunningooner

    -Ibrahim Affelay

    -Neven Subotic

    -Fabio Da Silva

    -Rafael Da Silva

    -Florillo (sampdoria)

    -Fabregas

    -Benni Mccarthy

    -Macheda

    -Luis Suarez

    -Vermaelen

    -Edin Dzeko (may be overpriced)

    -Neymar

  • Freestyle

    ugh…the new fifa 11 sometimes crashes right after a match finishes…..when i play in tournament mode…and like if the score is really good 4-0 3-1 and after 90 mins the game suddenly crash and i have to play those matches again :(

    any way to stop dis?

  • Jack

    I always get crowded up in midfield then lose a goal to a counter attack. Any tips? thanks BTW i play Arsenal 4-3-3

    • Ric

      Hi Jack, if your opponent is playing more in midfield and / or using the pressing tactic you are going to struggle. I like playing Man U 4-4-2 and when I come up against this scenario I tend to use the lob pass button a bit to the wings in order to by pass midfiled.
      Cheers – Ric

  • Kean

    im finding ways to score on fifa 11 really hard, plz can u give me some tips on ways to score goals?

    thanks,

    Kean

    • Brian

      The finesse shot can really be your friend on this one, if you get into the box just whip the ball over to the long corner and finesse it in.

      • tommy

        or you can try a little burst of pace to get round a defender m8, so much room for manueve on this game compared to fifa 10

  • James R-B

    My biggest complaint is button lag when you o on clubs and there is like a 5 second delay through the howl match so we u press x to header a long ball and you miss and start chasing the other team u will just randomly slide and give away penalties , freekicks and red cards

  • Dom

    Hi folks,

    Haven't read through the 108 comments, and mine may have come up however my issue is a number of things:

    Offsides, I mean I pass the ball to a player in front of the defensive line and because I have a play infront of that line even if he does not touch the ball that is offside.

    Become A Goalkeeper, Well it's a good feature but the games whilst sitting there waiting for something to come up it doesn't happen enough.

    No Scouting Feature, Last years Fifa 10 came with the scout feature even that little bit of detail helps sometimes.

  • Chaz

    can you help me in scoring with the headers from the crosses, unlike fifa 10 , the crosses in 11 are more curling and the defenders manage to put out most of them ( 9/10 crosses) , i find this annoying, as i play more on the flank and the headers are my strength.. also, the volley shots are a huge disappointment in 11 ( funny seeing the way the volleys are hit :) )

    • sahil

      yeah

      same problem experienced by me too

      really need to sort it out :(

      someone help!

      • tommy

        to be honest guys I find the headers and the vollies easier compared to fifa 10 u jus av to be acurate. Try on the practice and wait for the ball to be about waste height and give the ball some welly. Score some great goals

        • Neil Reynolds

          me too, I find heading and scoringnfrom squares easier than fifa 10

  • maka

    my biggest problem is i cant break through the centre of the defence and create a good chance. most of my goals are longer fluke shots or scramble goals after a cross. is there any good formation, or strategy even to break that def line. i play a 4-3-3 with chelsea, not a big skill move user either

  • Damien

    My trophies don't want to unlock. Is there a certain reason for this. And how do u see what traits the plyers have

  • Ryan

    I find passing in midfield really hard in this version, especially when you receive the ball and try and turn and pass. I played my first three online games the other day and lost two and drew one! One guy even messaged me to say "1 man team try using 11 players" It really put me off playing online!

    • Neil Reynolds

      try 4-2-3-1

  • richy

    these three are amazing on my careaar with united

    neymar

    lukaluku

    bale

    hangeland

    half time i play macheda and lukaluku they play really well together even though the stats dont go up straight away you will see differences

    none of these are expensive –

    hope this helps any1 :) gamertag richy3790

  • sahil

    hi guys…. i am enjoying this version of fifa…maybe another milestone by ea

    just one question… i can take on defenders with skill moves/1-to-1 passing, but how do i manage the defenders like maicon who just dont let me sprint after i break through?

  • Deano

    Hey

    My problem is Freekicks, iVE watched your tutorial, but t he spin is just soo inconsitant…

    Ive scored a few though..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ4tjh5XHDE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKvt4VRhvS0

    Dean

  • Rhys

    Tarik my question to you,is how to create a good set-piece,take good free-kicks and what tactic to use if you are 1-0 down in the last 20 minitues of the game and how to score in the last twenty minutes if your 1-0 down.Thanks Tarik Please reply from Rhys.

  • Rocco

    Two major gripes about this game:

    1) Gameplay AI: The CPU defense's positioning, strength, and heading ability is absolutely flawless making a 58 rated CB from Bradford City look like Nemanja Vidic even on professional difficulty. Also, CPU defenders are allowed to maul your attackers without a foul while the slightest tap with a jockey tackle the other way is a booking. Admittedly I'm not the best FIFA gamer in the world, but when the AI just simply closes you down with insane pressure instead of facing up in front of you in solid defensive position, it dosen't feel like a very realistic game of soccer.

    2) Career mode: I'm mostly an offline player and I enjoy building up a lowly team into a winner in MM. The player growth is virtually non-existent and there are so many bugs and glitches in career that it makes it virtually unplayable. What's the point if your players disappear or your save file becomes corrupted and won't load for no apparent reason?

    This is a potentially amazing game. Hopefully the upcoming patch will address these major issues.

    • Josh2603

      BUMP this! I have the same problem. My VP disappears in career mode after a little while. Comes up as unknown player 10

  • Michael Ng

    Hi, I got problem with scoring 1 on 1 and corner

  • Peter

    For me, what gives me the most problems in FIFA11, are the GK, mostly because of Casillas, i just can't score(world class ou legendary). But, if i'm 1 vs 1 i can score, and there's nothing u can do about it. I have to practise more.

    see ya

  • Raul Betancourt

    The aspect of fifa 10 that i liked the most was virtual pro career mode game; but in fifa 11 I find that my teammates are playing a lot more disorganized. Specially, they keep passing the ball horribly.

  • Jason

    I love the realism of this game, yes I get frustrated ay inability to score and it feels like the my AI opp(no internet, only play against console) gets all the breaks. Passes seem to go astray, but I love the challenge. Thia is the best football game ever. PES sucks. This game is as close to professional football that I'll ever get.

  • charles

    there are too many times where players just play counter attacking and win. The game seems to favour counter attacking instead of build up paly and interplay around the box

  • Sanin

    hlw tarik,

    i m a key-board player. so u can understand my problem, this year`s fifa 11 became more critical for kb(keyboard) players. converting xbox-360`s control into kb became a disaster for us. now a lot of buttons to push during the game. my main problem is in defending. i saw ur def. tut. but still having some probs. my 1st ques to u that is keyboard prob going to solved recently? that r we going to have our previous set up back from EA? next if not then can u tell me the easy way to defend? or some tricks?

  • dj_doncho

    Hi Taric,

    I play on pc and bought a gamepad especially for 2011. But before that i decidet to learn the new options of 2009 and 2010 – using mouse on keyboard movement mode. I switched my camera on widescreen and the fun began – i see more of my players, my passes with the mouse pointer were super accurate, trough balls were more realistic, free kicks easyer…it was realystic and fun. but now….i share the free kicks and passing problems, and the worse for me is that i don't see my forwards when i'm defending. scooring on widescreen is much harder as on tele camera. Radar is useful, but it is hard to focus so quickly on it, especially on pc. so…it is not so pleasent as it was.

  • Wayneo

    My biggest complaint is with pro clubs and the amount of players that make their vp’s 5’2 just so they can be stupidly quick. I’ve since learnt to jockey them more but it seems so unrealistic that they can still bump your defenders off the ball most of the time and still retain possession. Surely the sacrifice of speed should compensate with strength?! Yet with my vp he’s a 5’10 180 lb and gets pushed off the ball do easily but still an 80 overall. It’s so frustrating!! Also tackling opposition attackers yet the rebounds falling back to their feet is sooooooo annoying as most of the time it leads to a goal!

  • Jimbob

    Passing is tough. More often than not, lobbed through balls don’t go in the direction I want them to, and if they do they go way too far or not far enough & ground through balls simply don’t “go through”.

    The biggest annoyance though is when I do a lobbed through ball which is hit perfectly in terms of distance and direction, my players always seem to stick their leg up in the air to control the ball. However as soon as they do this, they bring the ball down which then slows their run down completely, which then means then get caught by the defenders by being held back and tackled. I’ve tried using the right analogue stick to knock the ball on but doesn’t seem to work. Is there a way to do it so the leg doesn’t come up to control the ball?? Maybe I’m not doing it right?? Help…anyone? PS3

    • Neil Reynolds

      lob thru passes are best when the player as a considerable amount of space in front of him, normally when I do it, the ball falls just in front of him, these lob thru balls have to be done selectively, with practice u will no when to use it.

  • Tausif

    I facing problem on performing finesse shot, its not easy as like i did in Fifa 10. And also problem on performing free kicks.

  • James Roche

    I am often beaten in 1 on 1′s when defending online. They can always get round me. HELP
    How do I stop the 2 on 1′s happening to my goalkeeper. HELP.

    • Tarik

      1 v 1 is easy. Check out the defending tips 1st. They will help.

      2 v 1 is hard to stop b/c you are already beaten. Play better defense 1st.

  • Flopper

    Three worst things about fifa 11 ;
    1. All the little fanboys choosing Real Madrid or Chelsea even when you are choosing a three and a half star team.
    2. Too many people using 1-2 passes constantly instead of trying to play a genuine passing game.
    3. MOMENTUM There is definitely artificial monentum swings throughout the course of a game. You notice this with the high number of goals that occur close to half time. I have also noticed that when you have a comfertable lead things start to become a little tougher for you and a little easier for your opponent.
    FREEKICK TIP -This seems to work for me.
    Imagine the left stick is the ball. Use your thumb the way you would use your foot to add swerve or curl to the ball in a real football match.

  • richy

    does any1 no when this patch is comming out ?

  • Danny

    hi when im playing im noticing players like drougba are able to hold onto the ball even if you tackle them. they just fight off your defenders.
    but wheni try it, i lose the ball immedietly
    help?

    • Tarik

      Drogba has a higher aggression and dribbling rating than most players. Use jockey instead of running into them.

  • Khris

    I agree with others the free kicks are harder and show no consistency in results using the same angle and power -_-. Also I am not sure if its the new passing thats harder or this new 360 defense. I put the passing to assisted and that helped a lot but I dont seem to be getting around this new defense. I used to play great on legendary on 10 and now Im struggling on professional. Any advice?

  • http://fifa11easportsvideogame.blogspot.com/ SkillzzThatKillz

    wow by far the hardest skill move for me to do is the hocus pocus i always try to beat the goalie 1 on 1 online but i never succeed i usually end up doing a ball roll and messing up. the one thing i dont like about fifa 11 clubs is that the computer players are so terrible its like they dont have brains. i thought that the higher your club rank got the better your computer players got but i dont know anymore.

  • Sasha

    I hate the new penalty taking system I find it to hard and if you want a clean match invite me on 360 my gametag is sashapanashe

    • Tarik

      Yea. Watch the tutorials on the main menu page. They help a lot.

  • Jimbob

    How do you chest the ball, and can it be directed?

    • Tarik

      Use the Left stick. The faster you sprint, the further ahead you will chest the ball.

  • tommy

    How do you stop Drogba coming accross your defender with muscle and popping in a edda???????? Tell me please

    • Tarik

      I explain this completely in The Art of FIFA 11. You need to gain good position.

  • Khalil

    Hi, most of my friends any i have FIFA11 and ive noticed the main problems that they have is the games speed, they find it too slow!
    Furthermore, they also think FIFA11 is aimed at pros only because of the dificulty.
    Thanks,
    Khalil Jiwa

  • Carlos Sanchez

    Hi, I think that the biggest problem for me is the online disconnection it hasn’t improved at all since FIFA 10 I hate having to take a loss even though most of the time I’m winning the match.

  • Chris

    on fifa 11 is there a way to stop players getting accumliated fatigue on tournement mode because it is a real pain

  • Mark

    Great tips!
    I am seeing a lot of the opposition doing circle turns to get past my defence.
    How do I do this and what is it called?
    Thanks

    • Ric

      I’d love a response to this one too, especially in light of the comment below grom JB.

      • Stephen

        I think you mean the mcgeady turn? if it is its L2 flick right stick in the direction the player is running and then flick right stick 90 degrees left or right

  • JB

    Is anyone actually going to “solve” any of the above problems or is this just some pointless list of nothing?

  • Rewi

    With regards to FIFA 11

    Ive just purchased the full version of FIFA 11 for PC 2 weeks now and been hard at it offline and online the gameplay is completely diffrent to FIFA 10 i find with the controls and how the gameplay is set its more realistic and at first it frustrates those who are use to the FIFA 10 gameplay.

    I find no problems with the lastest version so far i guess its just a matter of perservance and patience of figuring out what you can and cant do in certain situations but also with the online play i find having a high or stable internet connection speed is needed due to the amount of detailing in the gameplay such as stadium enviroment and players but that all i can say for now

    Rewi

  • Bobby

    I can’t give exact direction in penalty kicks using keyboard control in fifa 11. please help me

  • Shane Greene

    when i play head to head it say i lost connection or game not available

    and my club is called world 11 if your over 80 join
    and my league is called world v league so join

    • Tarik

      Xbox 360 has a lot of connection issues. It’s the game, not your connection.

  • Chompa1by1

    Hi mate

    just a quick question n I know u have alot to ansa.
    But when I play online the game seems slower
    then just playing CPU.

    My passes r a second delayed n that second is very
    vital. It’s like I can’t keep up n I’m a move behind
    is it something I’m doing.
    I have great Internet connection

    thanx heaps

  • vaughn

    360 – world class.

    1. Never play the ball, have the computer teammates take the slack. Use (B) to have computer teammate attack the ball. ( works 85% of the time).

    2. Flick the right analog, which will activate the nearest player closest to the ball without actually using the player in front of the ball… way better then using (RB). Doing this will help block those passing lanes for the computer.

    3. use (LB) to have your teammates make runs. It helps open space to move the ball thru the midfield and the flank better.

    Anyone have any tips on shooting using Tele view.

    • cepwin

      Very helpful Vaughn! Two things:
      1. Am I correct you flick in the direction the ball is going to activate the playing closest to the where it’s going? Sometimes it seems like it wasn’t working but I think it was that originally I kept flicking up.
      2. While I did better using your suggestions (especially hitting L1 (LB) to get teammate runs) I’m still having too many breakaways by the opponent…usually my keeper grabs the ball but if I’m doing things correctly this shouldn’t happen.
      Any tips about coming up with air balls….I try to position myself but most of the time the opponent perfectly anticipates where it’s going and gets it.
      Thanks again for your tips.

      • vaughn

        Flick the right stick in the direction of the player you want to control. It takes some time getting use to, but is way better then using (LB). This helps with keeping you back line tight so you wont disrupt the line and give up easy goals. You can you midfield players more and be able to intercept pass and do easy counter attacks.

        You have to jockey every time for air balls. Hold Left Trigger and then jiggle the left stick.. You’ll see you player try to position himself better for the header.

        360 or PS3?

        360= ll newcastle 11

        • cepwin

          Tnx Vaughn….I’m PS3 for FIFA although I have an xbox too …ID is cepwin for both. PS… I do like Newcastle although my first team is Hull City … started rooting for them when they had that run a few years back and I don’t want to be a “fair weather fan” :-)

  • Scott Gill

    Every time I pass to a player the receiving player always lets the ball run through his legs, even with me pressing nothing on the controller,

    Does anyone have a solution?

    Thanks,

    Scott

    • goonerboi11

      well mabe you are pressing R1 for ps3 or RT for xbox and that will make it run through his legs?

  • Kyle

    Hey guys. My Fifa all round game is pretty good apart from a few things. I still need to master the art of winning and aiming headers (both defensively and offensively) as well as aiming my crosses. Also Tarik do you any tips for unlocking the tightest defences to create more clear cut chances? Any help from anyone will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

    • vaughn

      Have your players make runs to open space up. Use LB to have the player stop the ball and gives you time to situate yourself before the pass.

      As for headers…. use jockey and move the player around with the left stick. concentrate more on the player your using to get a better position for the header. Try in practice mode.

      • Tarik

        Awesome tips here. Kyle, pay attention to Vaughn!

  • Jason

    Ok heres my problem, im just getting straight to the point. On fifa 11 online i find often that when i have followed your strategies to pass alot and use the team that whenever the other player gets the ball he just goes to his half starts juggling then when i try to get it from him he passes then does it again.
    Also for defending when i use the jockey – L2 i can never seem to tackle with it i can only seem to block shots or passes but i cant tackle.

    Thanks i hope someone can help, PSN is – WeeJazzah

  • zmikers

    I am a fairly new Fifa11 player so my gripes are probably just my inexperience shining through. Some advice is needed none the less. Here are my problems:

    1) I hate teams that are able to have 3 defenders around me on any part of the picth whenever I’m on the ball for 90+ minutes. I really don’t understand how they do it and it is really no fun to play against. Whether it’s my keeper pasing the ball out, midfielders passing the ball forward or wingers making a run, where ever I am on the pitch with the ball, the opposing team is super aggressive and has like 3 players around me instantly. How do I deal with this situation?

    2) My shot accuracy is horrible. I don’t know how many posts I have hit recently. (this is probably just lack of experience though)

    3) I am sooooooooo sick and tired of playing against Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid. I am a Man Uinited supporter and have been for life. I understand that they are a 5 star team too, but come on, Is it possible that 97% of the people on this Earth actually support either Chelsea, Real Madrid or Barcelona.

    4) My last gripe is quitters. I am not very good yet and lose most of my games. I lost 5 on-line games on the trot last night and finally had a decent game. I was up 2-nil and the player just quit on me……. WTF, seriously! I have taken so many defeats, and lost my cool too, but I never quit….. LOL, In fact I got so angry the other night that I just kept running back and scoring own goals…….LOL But I didn’t quit.

  • zmikers

    Just had a game that explains my most annoying type of match. They’re Real Madrid and Ranaldo is like superman, he can do no wrong. I would say the match was pretty even, except they did have super defence where every player stuck to me like glue and attacked the ball less than a second after receiving every pass (I would still like to know how they do that). But, apart from that, they’re players were ok except for Ranaldo. I lost 3-nil because Ranaldo could run on to the ball faster than any of my players, couldn’t be pushed off the ball, made perfect passes and perfect crosses everytime. Ya, he’s good, probably the best, but I’m a Man U supporter and I have seen him crumple under various challenges….. Not in this game.

    On a side note. I’m I just imagining it or do my players tend to pass the ball in the wrong direction against better teams. My players seem to lose their passing abiltiy when I am playing better teams. I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I’m more rushed on the ball. Who knows.

  • Samuel

    ok my problem is that i did something and the little green arrow on the top of the controlled player was removed… can u plz help me to get it back…. thanks

    • Tarik

      LOL. What did you do?

      • Samuel

        i really don’t knw… it happened right after i started the pro-seasons thing

    • Niclas

      You can set it up in the menu where you set up games..
      The page where you chose assisted and screen and so on..

  • Andy

    Hi all
    The problem im having is when i play as my pro in a ranked match it some times puts me as some one elses name iv been intouch with ea and they say its not there falt?? can any one help

  • mddundid

    my buddies keep killing me with time of possession of the ball, what is the best way to defend against this problem? What is the best way to tackle?

    • Nick

      the best way to keep them with out the ball is to have it your self. make good short accurate passes and mix in some 1-2′s and some through balls. on defence dont charge them let them pass is around until you are in a good position to make a tackle to trap the offensive player to make a bad pass

  • richy

    hey guys, does any1 the answer to this ?

    i was 4-0 up earlier online and they quit, does this mean i don’t get points or ?

    • stevieG

      yeas yew do

    • Tarik

      If they quit earlier in the match, then no. As long as it’s after the first 10 minutes or so, you get the win.

  • richy

    is it just me or is everyone getting bored with people using real madrid and chelsea ?

    • Tarik

      Tru, but it’s easier to win with these teams.

  • Tarik

    Update: This thread is getting looong so I grabbed the most common problems and posted the answers above. I’m still searching through all these comments so give me a lil time. If I missed anything, let me know

  • richy

    if any1 wants a friendly couple of games add me :) richy3790 :)

  • richy

    bad news guys :( just read that the patch wont be released til at least mid november and that the ultimate team will be realeased before this !!
    is it me or does this just freeze all the time ??

  • richy

    4-3-2-1 prob the best formation for me attacks really well and defends.
    if you want a strong defending team. then try man city i havent conceded a goal yet. really good at attacking to they are hope the formation helps:)

  • Nate

    Basically I get frusturated when my AI defenders have horrible moments… sometimes ill be defending my guy perfectly and they will leave someone wide open, is there any way to prevent this?

  • niall

    how to stop conceding nearlly every corner as fifa 11 is really easy to score them so how do you defend them better ?

  • goonerboi11

    well I find that when on 1v1 with keeper they always keeper charge and when i try to do a finesse around him he always saves it!

    I also find that it is almost impossible to come out of a losing streak… when im losing to teams like Chelsea and real Madrid I always lose so I resorted to quitting whenever they chose these teams… it seems they are impossible to beat?

  • cepwin

    I have a question about using the radar/long kicks. It seems when I kick it long by the time I see where it’s going the opponent is already there waiting. I suspect the radar can help me see where I need to be …any tips on using it to help you, especially in this situation. Any suggestion on camera setup to get the best view of the pitch for controlling your players in game?

  • Imran

    I find it difficult to control the ball and get past an opponent. Can you help me on this? I played Fifa on PS2, PSP and PC but its very difficult here on PS3 to get past defenders. I really enjoy playing Fifa but now I feel a little sick of it..seriously need your help, Tarik.

    • Archie T

      Veron what is your online ID – want a game?

  • Javed11

    I have a couple of questions they are about the virtual pro.
    1. My virtual pro is a cdm could anyone give me a good height and weight for me to use for him, so he’s quick to get the ball and strong enough to keep it.
    2. when im in a ranked virtual pro match, playing as a cdm and defending basically I jockey to keep with the attacker but how do I get the ball off them, I don’t run and jockey because I like to conserve my virtual pro’s stamina for the latter parts of the match, so I want to know how to basically get the ball in a virtual pro match when someone is faster or stronger then mine.

    Much appreciated.

    • Jack

      6 foot and bout 175lbs is quite ok. But play around with him:

      Make him a ST (small and quick) – have a season in a low league to get some accomplishments for shooting, dribbling, sprint, etc…

      then a CB (tall and strong) – to perfect his tackling, strength, heading, stamina etc..

      I pays to make him as all round as possible.

      My VP is 85 ST – Poacher,Speedster,Dribbler,Clinical Finisher,Complete FW, and acrobat.

      But at CAM – 83 – distance shooter, engine, clinical fin, speedster, dribbler and complete MID.

      and RW/LW – 81 – crosser, speedster, dribbler and clinical fin

      But i’ve got his tackling and strength up to 70-80.

  • MARC

    Tarik, first let me say how nice of you to take some of your time to try to help other FIFA enthusiasts like me. overall i don’t think i have a big problem in my game that made me come and check your fine post. just that i’ve been playing FIFA since i had my N64 and as time has gone by the game has become more complex, and some of us (that like to play) want to always get as much of the game as plausible. thats way i like to read your post and receive your notification because i can learn tips that would make my game more interesting and fun to play. thanks again for doing this and my best wishes for the future.

  • Bassem

    Actually my big problem with Fifa 11 is how to create chances because the other teams in the career mode use strong press during the whole match. So, most of my build up play does not complete. I used all the formations and tactics, in addition to that, I created a lot of custom formations and tactics but nothing new. Can anyone help me here to solve the problem as i do not enjoy the game play at all and in many matches i create only 3 or 4 chances on goal. Again i speak here about the career mode not the online mode.

  • Niclas

    Hallo..
    I have just broken a controller in frustration..
    I keep loosing in fifa 11..
    It was going so well but suddently i just kep loosing..
    I only had a little over 1000 points and now im down to 700..
    I have 68% tackling but i cant really play it round.
    I have set all to assisted but sometimes the bal dosent go to the player that i intend and is open..
    Is there any way setting it up different.
    I know promode and also semi but that would take me long time to learn..
    I can win games against the computer but online i kep loosing..
    no use in playing a traning match when none of the players i meet online plays that way..
    Im about to break the disc so please let me know what i could do..
    Maby best tactic and team and then the best setup for the the controller..
    In fifa 10 i keep getting better and better but now i just keep getting worse.
    please help before i break somthing again

  • Javed

    I don’t know why my comment got removed about my virtual pro help, if someone could say why it was removed that would help

  • nick

    how do people do quick turns ? everyone seems to be able to out manouvre my defenders and burn the last 10 minutes of the game if they want runnning around in a corner. But when i get the ball i can’t dribble for 2 seconds without losing it. Other ppl seem to be able to do cruyf turns and quick turns with any player and i can only do it with a superstar. Am i missing something in the dribbling other than moving the stick about ????

  • luc

    It’s weard that in carreer mode when you got a young team ( i play with Netherlands team Feyenoord) the young players who play every match don’t develop ( idontknowhowtosay :$). The don’t get more points.
    This is really strange, i was champion of the league and a 17 year old striker with 18 goal in 24 matches gets only one point more (66->67) strange!

  • John

    Sometimes when I pass to a teammate they onetime pass the ball to no particular teammate, usually to open space, instead of trapping. What am I doing wrong?

  • Ali

    I hate when others quit on me…i was losing 7-1 and i stayed in the game.

    if i win the game and then when it asks for a rematch i clik NO…then the person leaves…do i get a WIN???

  • anton

    I noticed the McGeady spin and the Stop and Turn are the same button configurations, yet completely different moves and only the skill level changes. How does one go about each of them then? Does that mean 5 star skill players cannot do stop and turn or..?

  • brendan

    i am using manchester united in career mode and i want to sell rooney for obvious reasons. noone will buy him or any player over 80 off me though :( … is therer anyway to help this process along? thanks

    • Jack

      lol I had this with Downing at the Villa.

      Nobody wanted to buy him until the last day of the transfers – i cudnt buy the replacement i wanted until i sold him lol

  • Carlos

    Hi,

    I’m having problems on the Be A Pro Career Mode. I can score goals but I’m having a hard time assisting. My team mates cant finish the simplest of opportunities. My team right now is Real Madrid so its not like I have bad players on my team. Is there any thing that I can do?

    Thanks

  • Robert

    Hi all,

    I’m gettin a bit annoyed as every person I seem to play online seems to be able to close my players down as soon as I have the ball, but when they have they seem to have acres of space.
    What am I doing wrong???

  • sameer

    Hi … Please help what is the best plan for the center of defense and attack …… 4-4-2 or 4-3-2-1

  • derran

    hi.. please tell me some tips.. i cannot estimate the passing in fifa 11.
    For short pass always block by opponent while lob pass keep estimate error.
    very frustrating with my skills.

    • Neil Reynolds

      Dont worry man, it takes a time to get used to the new passing scheme, I suppose like me me ure used to fifa 10 and all the fifa games b4. I had the same problem at first, but it just takes practice and dedication.

  • Muhsin

    Whenever I try to make a pass on the opponent side of the pitch,almost every time it is intercepted.My only way is dribbling towards goals but it does not always work.Can someone help

    • Neil Reynolds

      fifa 11 is quite different, u cant run pass defenders, u have to get to used to the new pace meter, and learn to keep posession until u see a gap u can exploit with a thru pass. Remember not evry attack will yield a goal. my style of play is very patient and possesional, I drive my human opponents nuts.

  • Ric

    How do you change to ultra attacking when you are about to take a corner. The D pad works during game play but during stoppages I cant work out how to do it.
    Also crossing is tough. I use assisted and even tyhe least tap send the ball to the opposite corner flag.

    • Jack

      one tap is far post, two for near post, three for ground cross.

      if u have a look in the tutorials or the game manual it will explain it detail

  • Coledagoal

    Hi everyone i am struggling with dribbling and defending does anyone have any tips. i know most skill moves put puttingthem to together on online mode is difficult.

  • Coledagoal

    Also i know i am a good player but how do you pressure i always get pressured really well by any oppnets i play but i not that good

  • James R-B

    Hi has anyone else found there game has been curated since getting ultimate tream cus wat has happens is the names are messed up I mean things like drogba is Du Ri on mine and fletcher Is Focher bur online they r fine and ideas on how to fix it

  • James R-B

    Hi has anyone else found there game has been curupted since getting ultimate tream cus wat has happens is the names are messed up I mean things like drogba is Du Ri on mine and fletcher Is Focher bur online they r fine and ideas on how to fix it

    • Jack

      Mine usually corrupts when my VP gets above an 85 skill. Had to start again twice (FIFA 10 and 11).

  • hollenbeck

    I need strategies for different teams. How often they pass, how often they dribble in and try to beat defenders, are they fast, do they use power, etc

  • Akshay

    1. Fix the player growth problem in manager mode
    2. When i do long passes , i cannot switch to the player i want to take up the ball
    3. I hate it when strong defenders like vidic cannot deal with weak but fast players llke n’zogbia

  • Anand

    Hey guys, can you tell me how to save the replays in our hard disk.. i couldnt find any options for it.

  • Will

    my troubles are defending and shooting… thanks for the guides

  • JA

    I play Fifa 11 on Xbox and was wondering how to effectivly use the Counter attack, Offside trap, etc. on the D-pad? How effective really is custom tactics?

    • Jack

      Custom tactics is a must if ur going on World Class or Legendary.

      Also the d-pad really depends on the score. 2-0 up 10 mins to go, switch to ultra def, then keep hitting them on the break.

      I once was 1-0 up in the Champs Lge final with 5 mins to go +stoppages (5mins a half) thought i’d see the game out. I went on to win 4-0 with a hat trick for my sub striker who had only just come on – opp. defence cud’nt keep up with him.

  • JA

    What are some of the most simple effective trick moves you can ACTUALLY use in the game? How much distance from the opposing player do you need too?

    • Neil Reynolds

      I use the 360 spin when Iam mostly dribbling on the wings and then square the ball. U have to do it b4 the player closes in on u, it takes practice.

      • Jack

        use the ball roll when against full backs, (HOLD Left trigger and then HOLD RS at a 90 degree angle to where your player is facing)

        very easy to get past them as they often jump into a tackle then u can just stroll past

        also v good for gaining FK’s and Pen’s.

        also learn to perfect the Ball Push (Flick RS in the direction you wanna go when not holding LT) – very effective against rushing GK’s very easy pen and red card lol. But timing is everything

  • JA

    Anyone know who has the fastest pace in the Ultimate Team mode?

    • Johan

      I think it is Walcott (94)
      Then Lennon (93) and Biabiany (92)

  • JA

    Does man marking really work?

  • JA

    How do you hard tackle with the X button without slide tackling?

  • Nicholas Gerac

    I’m new to fifa and i was wondering how to do back heel passes. Can anyone help?

  • Neil Reynolds

    back heels are done automatically, I guess it depends on the players attribute who is making the pass.

  • OGT15

    I need help on how to control the ball on the xbox 360. like shaking somebody and keep the ball going, kind of like how to use the RS or LS the right way.

  • Talib0075

    Im consider myself as a novice to fifa 11…compare yo fifa10, the latest one is so much real, compared it to actual game, especially the build up play..however the AIs especially defenders, need more intelligence during a counter attack siege..i dont mind losing actually because i prefere to play patience and buildup rather than care abt the points..however i admit that i did got frustrated in the past and quite because conceded goals to my own stupidity of trying to play short passes instead of cleared, that i just quit. I had lost abt 500 pts due to losing 1-0 but i think the best way is to play patience..today two guys quit on me after they are eithet frustrated with my posession football that they found hard to break, although their pts are 600 more than me..learning still to beat with the last defender , finess shot, freekicks and p
    enalties…add me please my user id is talib0075 as i want to learn frm the best

  • Andrew

    My ability to create scoring opps in Legendary seem limited. What should I look to do and also when I get crosses in they don’t seem to into open space instead of the player in the box

  • Andrew

    (this is a correction of my previous statement) My ability to create scoring opps in Legendary seem limited. What should I look to do. I also have problems with crosses since they always seem to end up in open space instead of the player(s) in the box

  • alex

    hi
    Does any one know the best way to dribble. and beat players i seem to be getting worse.

  • alex

    hi
    Does any one know the best way to dribble. and beat players i seem to be getting worse. p

  • Ben

    The biggest compaint I have is in Career Mode as a player. I will have a ranking of 8.5 to 9.0. I’ll win the game and get benched for 4 games. Very annoying.

  • Nicolas

    The main problem i have in FIFA 11 is defending and keeping possession of the ball when I have it. After some practice, I played Real Madrid vs Barcelona (me playing as RM) on Legendary. I did very bad on defending. I know how to jockey, jockey run, press and combine a press with a jockey run (one player staying on another one while a player presses the ball possessor). BUT, Barcelona play so fast (especially Iniesta) that I don’t even have time to switch players to make let’s say Carvalho go with let’s say Villa. When Iniesta comes close to the box, if I take a defender and bring him to mark someone in front of Iniesta and press O to make another player press Iniesta, he just flies past whichever player I assigned to press him and gets a clear shot, or simply gets a clear shot because a defender went to mark Villa. Can anyone help me? Would be much appreciated.

    • teo

      Keeping possession is not that difficult if you learn how to make accurate passes, and even basic dribbling techniques (using the 360deg of freedom you have available) can help you juggle around opposition players. Don’t go ‘into’ players or try run past players as this seldom works unless you are using say Ronaldo. Defending though needs much more time and practice… Against quick players it’s always good to ensure your defenders are not caust out of position… Wish I could help more there. I use Barca and yes, they are quick :) .. But RM are just as good.

  • Nic

    i am having trouble doing a fake shot. when i try it all they do is shoot the ball. what am i doing wrong?

  • Elton

    hey guys. im having problems with my Fifa 11 on PS3. had it for ab out 2 months and everything worked perfect, but played last night and to my shock i cannot sprint while i have the ball, i cannot tackle using (x). very annoying. does anybody have similiar problems or a solution.
    PS: i have not changed the controller settings, it is on classic.

    thanks
    Elton

  • teo

    I play fifa11 on a ps3. The greatest rivalry and competitive games I have are with my brother. Since fifa10 and now 11, I seem to be getting the upper hand finally. One thing that pisses me off is when he goes through a losing streak and opts to play a completely defensive game while almost exclusively playing back passes and back-tracking, and playing from his half. Now I on the other hand take pride in playing creative and positive football, and always look to move forward where possible. Now my problem is, Fifa is as much about the ‘gameplay’ and fun then it is about winning, so I just find this tactic so negative and boring and takes the FUN out of it. I have asked him to look to be more positive for the interest of creating exciting games, but I feel bad because ultimately it’s his style and game and I have no right trying to change that. So how can I play against such tactics? what are the best options??? considering i now have a little possession, and his half is loaded with his players crippling my style of play. I like free-flowing, passing movements, as well as ‘dribbling’ or “manouvering” with the ball to pass through players if I can once I’m closer to his box… typically he gets 60+% possession, and about 5 shots at goal. while I play a serious pressing game, and I am not a skills person.

    • Jack

      try out some tricks and fancy touches, see if you can get a player or 2 sent off, sounds cruel but the game would be much more open

  • abdul

    my problem is performing a bicycle kick .i want to know if dere is a specific way of performing a bicycle kick .

    • Aisar

      You pass to your left or right midfield and run as fast as possible when you reach the line of penalty box (dont enter the box just continue run) and cross to your striker make sure your striker is alone not with opponent defender and press shoot twice.Thats all…….

      • abdul

        tanx

  • Burnsy

    My biggest problem is when attacking the defenders all just push me off the ball and I’m left chasing back!! How do I go about holding off the defenders whilst still trying to go forward!! Help needed

    • Aisar

      You must know what the tactics your opponent use.you said defenders push you off the ball,so the tactics is Pressing.pressing tactics can be defeat by using a wing play or side overload tactics.

    • Jack

      use some skill moves and fancy 1-2 passes, if you dont get past them they often give you a free-kick.

  • Jo

    Legendary mode is just ridiculous!

  • chaz

    FIFA 11 is the worst fifa game ever.. game play sux, the players act foolish and the shot are poor.. i’d say FIFA 10 is much better that FIFA 11..

    • Aisar

      NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!Dont you said like that!Fifa 11 was improved running stlye,free kicks and the latest one is Be A Keeper.You Know That!!!

  • chaz

    FIFA 11 = through ball game = nonsense game

  • Gerardo Gorena

    I need help with defense. I notice that I am always very well covered
    in the deep end of my opponent’s box by higher ranked and skilled online players and World Class/Legendary levels. Then when it comes to my defense, most of the time the mid or def hit a long ball to a wide open striker and my defense is playing catch up…usually ends in a crazy scramble or just a plain easy goal for my opponent. Question is: HOW CAN I FIX THIS?

    • Jack

      Vorsah is one of the best all rounded CB’s i’ve bought, 83 Acc – 77 Sprint – 77 Stamina, helps against quick strikers.

      Also good to have a left footed LCB and right footed RCB. helps with tackling, sometimes a right footed LCB can get easily spun and tricked.

  • Gerardo Gorena

    My “main team” is liverpool and they are the default team on my game. about two weeks ago I started noticing that when starting a game “liverpool vs. whoever” I am in my Team Management screen and instead of Pepe Reina for the GK, there is a number (usually 128, or 1234000, or some crazy ass number like that) with a player rank of around 32. I have to find pepe reina in the Reserves section and swap him into GK. Then I proceed to the Arena Section (1 on 1 with GK) and the whole system freezes and doesn’t recover, so I have to turn the PS3 off and restart it. This only happens with Liverpool. Have you ever heard of anyone else with this strange problem? My “main team” is liverpool and they are the default team on my game. about two weeks ago I started noticing that when starting a game “liverpool vs. whoever” I am in my Team Management screen and instead of Pepe Reina for the GK, there is a number (usually 128, or 1234000, or some crazy ass number like that) with a player rank of around 32. I have to find pepe reina in the Reserves section and swap him into GK. Then I proceed to the Arena Section (1 on 1 with GK) and the whole system freezes and doesn’t recover, so I have to turn the PS3 off and restart it. This only happens with Liverpool. Have you ever heard of anyone else with this strange problem?

    • Rafael

      hello gerardo, this is probably a glitch of fifa11. i play fifa in a xbox 360 system, and this happened once with my ”main team” C.R. Flamengo, with my striker diogo( displaying an overall of 3823746…) There was nothing i could have done but start another carrer mode game, and unfortonately, i’m pretty sure this is the only way

  • Ricky

    I am great in all aspects of the field except scoring. I find it extremely frustrating when I play my friends and brother and outclass them drastically in possession and shooting, but still end up losing 1-0 or 2-1. Basically I am the Arsenal of fifa ! Please help with some tips on scoring and long range shooting! Thanks in advance!

  • Jack

    Check out the tutorials in game for the passing. Stuff like 1-2 passes, fancy 1st touches and flicks etc..

    Pro passing is harder at 1st but really cool, my build ups fast so i have fast, skillful players, i stick to 4 tall, strong but slow players (GK,CB,CB and CDM) then the rest are quick and skillful, plus i make a habit of buying players with good stamina (especially midfield and attack, helps in ET) its common sense really (but it shud suit your game play – i dont score many headers (except from corners) so i need quick, small, skillful players mostly with Speedster,Dribbler, Acrobat specs. etc… Plus i like a CAM with distance shooter spec. (lots of important goals against a tight defence) also both forwards have to have good week foots and finishing ability (usually i play left footer at RS and right footer at LS to cut in and finess shot)… and i never usually get over 40% possession.

  • hibans

    Can you go indepth into defending headers. I play on Legendary mode and I do fine on everything else except crossing and headers. The Computer heads the ball even when it appears that I am in position to head the ball. Any tips for me will be highly appreciated.

  • Danial

    I have problems with Head to Head matches online I don’t know what skills to use in some situations and I cannot score because of my second problem when i have few attackers up the rest is in defence doing nothing i’ve tried everything is about 3 attacker helping to score and the rest is in defence.

    I know all skills in Fifa 11 all skills are useful in the game but i just need to know where to use them and do them fast.

    Some Tips ?

  • http://garrykoz@sky.com garry

    im fed up playing online against people with aggression and pressure turned right up, they barge players off the ball, shove my defenders when the ball approaches in the air, things which are fouls in a real football match but are not in fifa 11, most of these guys have no ability but win through long balls or headed goals which are far too easy to score in fifa 11, how do you play against these guys?

    • Rafael

      having problems with fouls?
      check your settings, maybe the fouls are turned off

  • Krystle

    A problem that I’ve had since Fifa 08 up until Fifa 11 is that my defense clutters just outside my keeper’s box the ball somehow rolls away and will be loose in my box leaving my keeper completely defenseless and caught off guard. Where the other team will then capitalise and score. I usually will have the most dangerous players marked especially for set pieces. So I’m thinking it’s a case of opponent runs overlapping, not sure though. Anyone else having this problem and/or know how to fix it? I’m also having a little trouble with free kicks (power, and tricking the keeper) and saving penalties.

  • JAMES

    how come my players seem so weak on the ball when the opposition a harrasing them they just seem to give it up so easily and the cpu team are all so strong even the flair players seem like their on steroids or something am i missing something obvious i try turning my back on them and looking for a pass but think they’ve got extendable legs lol i no i need to practace more but if anyones got any advice would greatly appreciate it cheers

  • Nick

    My cousin and I used the club transfer thing to create two all-star teams and he always plays a 4-2-3-1 and I can’t seem to get past his midfield, any tips? I have the fastest guys on the wings like walcott and donovan and others but i can never seem to get the ball to them and when I do get the ball down the area around his box, they’re always right there and I can’t pass, create space to shoot, or do anything. Any tips? Any good formation I can use?

  • Rafael

    hello everybody, I’m having problems on scoring gols. I’m playing on the world class level, but i only manage to score one or two goals during a match, and I’ am really having problems with one on ones situations as the goalie always rush at me.
    thanks

  • De Wet

    Hi Everyone / Tarik,

    I have a huge problem, i read through Tarik’s tips guide, my attacking improved dramatically but… When a play an opponent with medium to slow pace (game style pace) they almost never get inside my half, when i play someone with a very fast paced game style they run holes through my defence. Please advise me on how to practise/learn to avoid getting runned to pieces. BTW thanks for the site and all the help, awesome…. Cheers

    • Harsh

      well you can try and practice. first try to play exhibition matches then play online. I played FIFA 11 on ps2 and i always play medium pace. in ps3 i used to have problems but now i m playing ok.
      I hope it works for you too :)

  • Harry

    Ive been doin career mode for quite a while now, and i have reached captain of my club. I hav been following the green bar in the bottom left hand corner, and it has been on 16/16 on captain level for ages now. What does this mean???

  • Kuldeep Ghuman

    Hi Tarik……….

    You usually give game-play tips for X-box or Playstations, but I would be really grateful if you give me tips about pc gameplay for Fifa 2011 as I am having difficulty scoring goals from free kicks as well as various skill moves.

    Thanks………..

  • Ja’far

    I’ve won tens of times and each time the opponent quits in a way that causes me a 0-3 defeat…I’m sick of Fifa 11

  • Anil

    I am not able to defend well and not got clean sheets at world class level opposition striker get through my defence very easily and not able make many scoring chances¿

  • baptiste

    lorseque je lance fifa 11 on m’affiche : un rond rouge avec une croix et juste a coté E001 que dois-je faire pour que mon jeu marche svp ;)

  • MM

    lots of different strategies. the easiest one that i find myself using the most is just aiming to a corner of the net using the left stick once the GK starts charging. since you’ll be sprinting on a 1v1, you need to always take care to take your shot sooner rather than later, so the goalie won’t get to it.

  • C4zZy

    Is any1 apart from me having trouble in finding opponents to play? Everytime i try “Quick Ranked match” from FIWC no opponents were found today. I can’t even find one from head to head > quick match xD

  • http://gmail.com manas

    hey in fifa11 while the keeper kicks my game lags is it the defect ??

  • Dale

    Hey, im always conceding goals in the last 5-10 mins of a match…. How do I stop this as the rest of the game my defending is really good. But I always concede in the last few mins and its so annoying!
    Please Help
    Dale ( xbox 360 )

  • Johnson

    Hi, I’m new to FIFA, and I am wondering about something. What is the green part of the attribute bar for your virtual pro? It seems to increase whenever I play a good game, and resets when I edit my VP. Also, is there any tricks on doing volleys?

  • Andrew

    Hey im just wondering if theres anyway to get your AI better on Career mode when your playing with your VP because everytime we get the ball they just run it straight into a player and lose the ball its so annoying.

  • abdulla

    when i press play a box pops ou with E001 written on it what should I do

  • Emil

    Hello, I just bought fifa 11 to computer, and I played a quick match.. though when my guy is going to take a high ball from the goalie he takes it down and shoots it away about 5 yards, almost all the there comes an enemy and takes the ball, It happens the same when I just pass between characters

  • awni

    my right stick is not working

    • Harsh

      you mean you cannot do skills? then, press L2 and right analog stick then you can do the skills.

  • tio

    this game is way too easy averagimg 4 goals a game.

  • David

    Hi Tarik,

    You’ll probably say its personal preference but I was wondering if there is a formation that works better than others? If not do yo have a personal favourite which you find works best for you or do you usually stick to the default formations?

    Thanks

  • Farman

    Tarik: U r doing good job man. . keep it up !!

    The game is awesome although it needs alot of practice as it is differnet from previous versions !!

  • http://twitter.com/mdsuperdupe Matt

    The biggest problem I have been having, like others, is the unreliability of the free kick system. In FIFA 10, I would score with decent regularity, probably somewhere around 25-50%. With the new system, I can’t seem to get the spin and power to match up properly and I normally end up blasting the wall. I love the challenge, but it seems like they made it too hard.

  • srinavin kumar

    hi friends, em a FIFA addict.. I play all it al the day.. N em a PC gamer.. I play with keyboard.. After a long scrutiny i ve found that while the game played using joystick , the defending z gr8 but the pressing z poor while the game played using keyboard .. N it frurstrates me.. Even em disappointed wit through balls.. Every tym its been blocked by both AI n fellow joystick opponents.. SOS..

  • ROGER

    I have a question that i cant find an answer to.
    Can you use you’re custom made chants ONLINE in ULTIMATE TEAM???
    OR is it just for OFFLINE GAMES?

  • John

    I am new to fifa11 n would like to know how to successfully execute the skills perfectly during gameplay.

    • Harsh

      You can use L2 and right analog skills to do the skills. :)

  • Guilherme

    Well, I think the most annoying thing regarding FIFA for me is because I can’t defend too well. My team’s defenders hardly tackle the balls as the other team keeps passing a lot or dribbling ( they go to a way then when you go after them, they turn back the ball and try to score or pass.) When trying to score a goal, the other team usually has almost the full team in the box and sometimes you’re not even able to try to pass, my team although when defending, has almost nobody in the deffensive line and therefore, either it’s a corner or a goal.

  • Guilherme

    Well, the most annoying thing in FIFA while I play is because I can’t defend too well from other team trying to score goals. They usually pass a lot, in corners they get to keep the ball most of the times with headers although they don’t score often with that, but it’s annoying because while they get one corner, they get like other 2 corners. I’ve few defenders in my team compared to the AI, as they often have almost full number of players there defending with a few strikers from my team trying to score a goal.

    • Omar

      Hi Guilherme :)

      Just Slide more often it usually works! Believe Me! ;)

      Omar.

  • RAZOR

    HI JACK, MY MAIN ISSUES WITH FIFA IS THE POOR CONNECTION ON MY ULTIMATE TEAM, IT SEEMS SO CUT OUT LIKE EVERY 20-25 MIN. THIS BECOMES VERY ANNOYING, ESPECIALLY WHILE IM PLAYING A MATCH ONLINE. GET BACK AT ME IF U CAN JACK.

    OH AND BY THE WAY, FIFA 11 GAMEPLAY IS A MASSIVE DOWNGRADE FROM 2010, DONT THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE THESE GAMES AT LEAST TEST IT OUT BEFRORE PUBLISHING IT??? VERY ANNOYING!!. ITS SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW AS HELL, VERY UNITELLIGANT IN TERMS OF OFF THE BALL MOVEMENT, AND THROUGHBALL PASSING, WITCH AFTER A WHILE MAKES ME VERY FUSTRATED.THE ONLY REASON WHY I STILL PLAY THIS GAME IS BECAUSE OF ULTIMATE. THE ONE THING THEY HAVE ACTUALLY GOT CORRECT ON THIS GAME, ALTHOUGH THE TOURNAMENTS REALLY AND TRUELY BE GIVEN BETTER PRIZE MONEY. IT VERY DIFICULT TO BUILD A GOOD TEAM FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME DAT DONT KNOW HOW ANY GLITCHES TO GET COINS, OR THE INFORM RARE PLAYERS :( . IF U HAVE THE POWER JACK, TRY AND MAKE FIFA OR PLAYSTATION TO MAKE A FOR FAST AND MORE PRECISE GAMPLAY, COUSE ITS A JOKE JOKE IF U ASK ME.

  • Tara

    Hey
    ive just bought fifa 11 a few days ago, i made my virtual pro and hes playing for liverpool and then today my sister made her virtual pro on her separate profile on the same xbox (he is playing for man city), but the thing is that we arent able to have the two pros playing at the same when we play against each other (liverpool vs man city) only one of them is on their team… both of the profiles are activated but only the person with the leading profile has their player… i was just wondering is it possible to have them both playing at the same time as it would be handy for the accomplishments! Thanks and sorry if its a really obious answer, the last fifa i had was fifa 09!! :O :D

  • iChar

    Hi !!! I need help in camera modes. I usually use “tele” mode but the issue here is to aim to shoot. Because the sticks are in the same line! how to aim to right or left in this camera mode??
    Pro camera or end-to-end do not have this issue but my friend are not used to play with this mode.

    So… could you please help me on this??
    Many thanks!!

  • andy

    im hopeless at corners!! every one goes into the keepers arms when i add curl. if i don’t its out side the area. i cant seem to just swing it accross the six yard line for a header. any tips??

    • Johan

      I use topspin at my corners and it works out really good…you should try it ;)

      • andy

        cheers for the hint, however i am trying a different tactic. im swinging all corners outwards and finally getting some defenders on the score sheet. it seems to be working for me. so a right footer on the right corner and vice versa

  • Adam

    I have trouble finishing. Create many opportunities over the course of a game by passing not dribbling and never finish no matter the circumstances. My most common scoring opportunities are deep shot from the top of the box, 1 v 1, crosses, corners.

  • Harsh

    hi, sorry can you tell me what is the best formation for attacking and defence. Most of the time I play with Chelsea when I am online and even in career mode.
    Thanks

  • Ben

    I have big problems with scoring. Most of my games end 0-0 or 1-0. I usually do not win. I can only get the ball down the field using the outside only because I can not dribble around defenders. I am unable to cross the ball into the middle and score. I also do not score on most break aways.

  • stealth

    Hi

    Im really struggling to defend the 1-2 passing, any ideas on the best way to defend this.

    I also am struggling with the amount of pressure my opponent seems to be able to put on my player who has the ball, is there a way to counter this pressure.

    Thanks

  • Aleks

    Good day to you,

    My major problem is not scoring, I am 80% sure that this is now down to confidence as in the past I have been able to score plenty a pretty goal. Following my reading of The Art of FIFA 11 I can confirm that after approx 1 hr I was absolutely battering my pal just need to get the confidence to finish really. Problem is I really think about the shot and need to be more instinctual.

  • Lachy

    heey,

    My main problem is getting my players to reach there full potential no matter their age. I play on legendary and usually win, yet my players will rarely grow. The player i’ve had grow the most is Luka Modric despite the fact that here is usually nothing to report on his growth.

    Any suggestions?

  • mohammed

    this year fifa is harder to play with lower teams in manager mode and why do players never retire in manager mode like brad fridel was for sale every year for the whole 15 seasons, whats that about, also the game play is all good i dont need help with that i just wanted to look at player progression and please make manager mode easier because i get fired too easily, i win 30 games lose 8 then im fired.

  • Omar

    Hi :)

    I have trouble that i don’t really know how to make a Double Kick or Scissors Kick in the middle of the match, I don’t know how at all! I want to score some beautiful, cool goals with some Skills and Tricks.

    Please help me,
    Omar

    • Stephen Lawlor

      all depends on the type of player on the end of the ball and his position in relation to the ball:)

  • Jishu

    Hey, Omar, those cool shots are heavily dependent on the position pf the ball and the player.. to perform those shots u have to press shoot button twice and try to do it quickly.. try it buddy and happy scoring.. :)

  • Eoin

    Hey, I love to play fifa and i love to attack and have the ball the whole time but the only problem is i get hit by counter attacks all the time,its really annoying.Also i find that if i go 1-0 down i get beat majority of the time while trying to equalise.

    Thanks

  • danny

    why i cant score a free kick?i already use c.ronaldo,and rooney but i still cant score.my free kick usually on 19-28 yards.please help!

  • Kyle Southgate

    I enjoy the video tutorials but i think it should be put into words as i find it much easier to follow. I am irritated by attackers dribbling pass me and i am unable to do the same. I should use jockey…

    I would like to know how to hold the ball up and shield it also how to breeze pass defenders with my first touch,i love the game its excellent and im going to try the pro passing i think the assisted cannot keep up with the balls that i would like to play.

    Please allow your video tutorials to be put in text even if it is shorthand.

  • Yousef

    How to defend against the lofted through balls

  • Stephen Lawlor

    What’s the secret to keeping possession of the football with short passes until creating the perfect chance. I am always far too tempted to use the through pass or skill moves to make chances.
    cheers
    PSN iD: stephenl15

    • Stephen

      And by the way, how good is the art of fifa 11? does it really work?

  • posla

    im a diehard pes fan, but i decided to by fifa 11 coz i played it at a friends once nd now im hooked. i love everything about this game, the passes, shots, everything, its completely th best most realistic football game in th world but theres a couple of things tht i get stuck wif.
    1. freekicks
    i cant watch any of th video tutorials it doesnt work on my computer. so wht i do is jus line up th shot nd take it. ive only ever scored 1 freekick nd i nearly feel off my chair, i was more closer to th corner flag than i was to th centre of th pitch nd rather than crossin it in i held RB nd bent it in to th top right corner of th goal i was amazed, but wif more easier freekicks lyk jus outside th box i tends t jus go straight over th bar nd this dissapointments me
    2. CM stamina
    i seem to outrun my midfielders every game. im sunderland nd i play th game on worldclass nd i finished 7th in th prem nd stil in th euro nd th cups so my stamina is always on a low in centre midfield. im very good defending but i hav a habit of holdin turbo when im tryin to make a tackle but at th start of almost every game my midfielders stamina is almost zero

    ANY IDEAS
    posla

  • James

    How do I stop an action, let’s say a pass and continue running? Thanks

  • Alvaro Zea

    Hello!

    I started reading some helpful tips about shooting, defense and free kicks, honestly, it has help me alot, but recently I encounter some difficulty when attacking and to defense.

    Here is my problem:

    When attacking, my fowards manage to dribble the defender, but as soon I manage to pass him, don’t know how he does it, he manage to catch me and and stills the ball from my forwards, it’s almost the same problem when defending, the foward passes my defender, but I can’t not catch him or get the ball out of the foward’s feet.

    How can I manage to pass the defender and not to let pass a foward?

  • Guvna

    Hey guys,

    I was wondering if it was possible to play people you know online?

  • Mike

    i’m having trouble with my crosses, they tend to always go to the far corner of the 18 yard box, if i lessen the power it doesn’t go far enough
    what am i doing wrong?

  • Dwayne

    Hey guys, im having this really odd issue with controlling my players. Now ive played every mode and its still the same result. The player seems to randomly loft the ball when im dribbling or shoot from ridiculous areas even foul the opposition and get carded with my hand no where near the d-pad. In the worst case i think i experienced a total of 23 random actions. Be a pro is the worst as i can see my player calling for shots and through balls in the most awkward areas. Is it just my ps3?

  • Krystle

    Hey Tarik, just need a few tips on midfield, defending, and fighting for possession.

    •When jumping for the ball, do you have to be standing on the yellow marker, infront of it or behind it to get the ball because I can’t see the ball when it’s in the air, it’s tough because I can barely see it.

    •When doing a header for better aim should I get my shooting power right while jostling to jump then start to aim as I release the shoot button?

    •Also when jumping for the ball do you have to time it exactly?… Because in the case of me Attacking from a corner or long pass my players won’t even jump for the ball 80% of the time and when they do they jump with bad balance and slant in the air on one leg. I try power headers or directed headers (a lot of people say if you tap O just before the ball hits your player’s forehead or if you double tap) Regardless of whether I do 1 or the other the ball always goes off the top of my players head and far over the crossbar (I only use 2 1/2 to 3 bars of power, anyless and the keeper would easily catch it).

    •I have a lot of trouble doing skills to break lines. I know it takes practice witch I have been doing a lot, but I haven’t gotten any better and seem to be getting worse lol. I either do it to early and get run over or too late and loose the ball altogether.

    •As for defending against crosses If you can’t stop the supply and the ball is coming towards 2 – 3 players in the air is it best to double tap O + jostle, hold down O + jostle or fully power X + jostle to clear it?•

    •How do you make your defenders stay deep but not allow time on the ball. I adjusted custom tactics to low pressure and high aggression but it didn’t work. Often my def. line are always at the half line and get beat by 1 solo forward, gifting an easy goal even with offside trap.

    •Last 1…when I’m defending against someone who’s really good at skills and dribbling I sometimes will call a 2nd def. man and even still I can’t get the ball. Plain and simple my defense just gets brushed aside. I also have the same problem when attacking. I will manage a break away by some miracle but always lose the ball the instant I get within 25 yrds of the other goal (even with skills) I’m weak on and off the ball somehow.

    Just so you know… I used to be really great at using skills to break though lines and score goals from corners. Not good at defending though X(

    Thanks in advance :)

  • Ryan Hooper

    Can you help me with defending. My defense is always wide open and my opponent just runs through the middle and scores – especially online! Please help! :-)

  • Theodor Thiis

    I need help with free kicks and long trough balls! Manage the through balls by ground, but not in the air. Thanks

  • floyd

    FOR ALL THOSE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH FREE KICKS….IF ITS UNDER 23-25 YARDS SCORE USING THE LB BUTTON IT BECOMES MUCH MUCH EASIER, FOR MUCH FARTHER AWAY PRACTICE. ACTUALLY U JUST HAVE TO GUESS THE POWER NEEDED AND ALWAYS GO FOR SPIN SHOTS. PRACTICE AND U WILL SOON BE ABLE TO JUDGE THE POWER TOOO!! ALTHOUGH I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO MASTER IT AND YES!!! DO NOT THINK OF SCORING ALWAYS IN A FREE KICK, SOMETIMES U SHOULD TRY N PLAY A CROSS ON THE FAR POST AND GO FOR THE HEADER!!! IT HAS MORE CONSISTENCY!!!

  • Udotong

    What is the best default or custom formation for normal playing, attacking playing, and defensive playing?

    Also, my virtual pro is pretty good I would say, but I don’t know what combination of stats I should give him. He is 5’2(shortest height), as light as possible(weight-wise), and is rated 88. He is a Finisher, with 96 finishing. If I make him a target man, he has 96 Heading Accuracy and 90 Finishing. If I make him 5’11, his speed goes down to 88, but his jumping is up to 80 and strength is like 83. As he is now(short, finisher, light), he excels in all shooting. His heading accuracy is 85. Although his jumping is low, it seems he jumps very high and can win a header over a normal sized defender. Usually when a cross is leads me, I win the header with a very high jump. The headers always go in…. always(95%). But when I made myself taller and target man, for some strange reason I seemed to be blasting a lot of headers over the bar. That is unusual for my pro. I made myself back short and I haven’t had that problem since. Do you guys think I should stay how I am, or bulk up?

    • Udotong

      Sorry, I forgot to give my gamertag: Udotong.
      Thank you in advance Tarik or whoever else helps me with this.

  • Wayne

    I’m struggling when defending, the opposing player plays a wall pass near my box then plays a lobbed through ball to the striker. My defender stays static so I’m a yard off the pace when he slots the ball home. When I try this my attacker doesn’t make the run quick enough and gets blocked all the time. What am I doing wrong?

  • http://www.vg.no supaaahkev

    I like to have the ball a lot in my team, but everytime I loose the ball the opposisson counter back a at me and often they score, so how can I avoid it??

  • vincent

    can you help me
    when I do a counter attack across the wing the other players just don’t come, they’r just standing or walking and by the time they reach me, I already lost the bal ..

    how can I let the other players run forward when I’m doing a counter attack ??

  • Christian

    Whenever playing with friends and people who play me often and know my style of play, i always struggle with defending both crosses and corners. I use FC Barcelona and rarely cross myself. How can i defend in the air when its Crouch v Pique/Puyol?

  • Adrian

    Hi, I’m having problems with my formation, which formation you use?can you help me with a good formation. Thanks

  • Dedon89

    i got a problem with my fifa 11 playing on my pc… its a bit slow and ive reduced the priority to low and the graphics with other things as well…..
    pls help me out here, cos i cant wait to fully enjoy the game yet!,……..

    • Dedon89

      someone pls reply me! im in need of this solution

      • http://www.youtube.com/antby11 ant11cybermosh

        Make sure the priority is high on task manager and all graphics low… im sorry if i just repeated your question but you could also try downloading gamebooster its free and it worked for me… at least on blops anyway. You should be able to find it easy enough but if not send me a email on ant11cybermosh@yahoo.com and i will give you a no-survey free link.

  • GeofridaMan

    The other players always run more then mine, in the atack or defense.

  • tomo

    semi pro is to easy but professional is to hard

    • blazethru

      lol professional defense is somewhat hard, but the offense is awful at best. There should be a defense offense difficulty selector. I want professional defense with world class offense so I actually have to work instead of just holding a and slide tackling, but in all seriousness try the give and go, (LB+A) and hit them with a lobbed through ball (LB+Y) immediately or get creative and pass one or two more times before finally hitting that runner. Easy goals if the goalie isn’t being a dick.

  • tomo

    i cant dribble past defenders can someone help

  • Blazethru

    My biggest issue with fifa 11, due to my love of career mode and be a pro feature, is not being able to save seperate squads in order to switch out quickly when needing to rest players for a big UEFA match. I was not to thrilled about the new career mode when I first started playing, because of the lack of front office upgrades and no scouting feature, but I came around. I turned a blind eye to the thorough, yet convoluted search system for buying players. (Just show me all the players listed!!) So please EA Sports for the good of the land fix at least a few of these issues and try to get the UEFA license, and squash the stink bug that is PES. At least PES sucks and doesn’t deserve the license unlike the great people at 2k sports who made a far superior game to your corrupted monopoly that is the “SADDEN” franchise of the

  • http://www.youtube.com/AR7ISM Ali

    I hate when people use L2 to dribble around me is there a counter to this on defense?

  • Derek

    I’m having trouble using moves to blow past people in the games. I can do most of the moves but i feel like when i get into gameplay i end up struggling and they take it from me. Im a decent player but i feel like if i could be more consistent w/ moves i could create many more chances. I have read the books and looked on different videos and practice moves all the time but just can’t seem to apply it online or regular matches. What should i do?

  • Brandyn

    i need loads of help on FUT FIFA 11 ULTIMATE TEAM to get lots of coins

    PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    SEND ME A WEBSITE IF YOU WANT OR EMAIL ME ON brandyn.calvert@o2.co.uk

  • olly

    hi,

    every time i go on my homescreen to click kick-off or tournament or someat like that the writing arrow goes up and down automaticly without me touching my controller scary hey do u have a solution

  • NM77

    im having problem’s scoring from long range i just cant get it to go over the keeper he always just jumps up and catches it???

  • Cheeseball

    My problem is online wher the shots are 7-3 9-4 to me yet i normally lose.

  • http://www.fiftips.com Saga

    Hi
    My problem is to defend against corners. How can I bring my defender in good position to take the header from the attacker?

  • http://www.youtube.com/antby11 ant11cybermosh

    Everytime i shoot from about 10 yards or more outside the penalty area, no-matter where i shoot and more or less who i shoot with the goal keepers always save it like i’v shot it straight to them even though it was going in the top corner!

  • Scott

    Hi, I need help on tackling fast players and defending tactics :D

  • salah

    ok so the most annoying thing i am experiencing at the moment is…

    i made a virtual pro player. and been developing the skills for the player.

    i use the player in a player / manager season. build up a nice team and finish the season well. player doing so well that is good as suarez whom i have in my team too. so the combo of him suarez and torres is great.
    after completing the season i start the new season and the created player is not on the squad.

    its strange as the player is there when i look at the career info and all but not in the squad.

    leaving the career mode i go back to the main menu and the player is there but not in my career mode game anymore.

    ughhh

    • Chelsea Player

      You have to stay at “player/manager”, you mustn’t choose “manager”, then you’re not as a player on the team any more, just as the manager…

      • salah

        ?

        • salah

          i was in player manager and then finished the season which auto magically starts the next one and i was only a manager then

          ss

  • Rocky

    Hey Tarik ,
    I read your mails all the time and I have improved significantly. Can you tell me how to score with an overhead or a bicycle kick? I have tried it but of no use. The player heads the ball poorly.

  • Chelsea Player

    I get annoyed when I shoot a cross outside the box to an attacker in front of the goal, and then the cross goes not to him but way back to a player in 2nd or 3rd line… annoying…?!

  • John Wilkinson

    this is a great website with great tips

  • Ravi

    It is really frustrating when people score easily with the finesse shot ….. i tried the shot with controls but it does not happen …. i need to learn this finesse shot …. !!!

  • champion

    Dear ea! This game is fantastic. The graphic and gameplay is great! I just got one small query! WHY is this game soo flawed when it comes to working properly. The ea servers are horrible, the lag is terrible yet every other game online works inch perfect. How can u play a game where it lags, that is very 18 century. Its ridiculous how u can release a game without checking all the bugs! The menus take forever to load when u online. Theres a 2 second lag when u play in the arena! always! its ridiculous! Apart from buying an expensive hd tv to play these games as well as ps3 which is of such poor quality when it comes to the controls. So u would think the game would at least work properly. If theres a lag it shouldnt alow u to play a game with certain people. Call of duty works great, no lag watsoever. This game always seems to take features out of the next years version and add new features which we dont even need. As for the replay theatre! are u kidding me? that is of such poor standards. 5 replays can only be saved and half of the highlights in the games dont even save! HOW do u manage to make a game which is so flawed! Please sort this out ea! The gameplay is lovely but please for heavens sake make a game that works properly, this game can make u lose your mind because of all the bugs. It was as if u guys intentionally did this. Why ea why!

  • Jack

    Hey there,if anyone knows about the carrer mode mode,i know how to do it,but ever since i downloaded the latest squad updates it’s now been working,could someone please help me out,cheeres

  • Job

    Hello Tarik,

    Here’s is what is troubling me atm: Shooting.
    Fifa 11 is the first Fifa i bought since fifa 2000 :’)
    I dont know in what direction to move the thumbstick and if i need to hold it in a different direction from each different angle or do you always need to aim like you’re facing the goal? I hope you can give me some info ^^

    Cheers, Job

  • Erik

    hello,

    I have a problem with my pro: I just can’t seem to get the free kicks right…
    When I practice in the arena, the ball goes in pretty often, but in a match it just doesn’t work. Can somebody please help me?

    Just one last question: When I push on the RB button at a free kick it seems to go better. Can this be true?

    Thanks,

    Erik

    • http://fiftips.com stefan

      I have a problem shooting from long rage.
      I can score when I come from lateral side, perpendicular with the gate, and then shoot with the finesse shot, but every time I try a shot a little bit more powerfull, it goes very far from the gate. I don’t really understand how the players from youtube videos can score such a goal.
      Can you help me? Cheers…

      • blazethru

        It depends on who you are shooting with, but any player with a decent long range strike can do it if the marking is poor. Just look for open space in a defense and try a flick (RS in the direction towards the open area with no trigger modifiers) and get power about half way holding the (LS) towards the goal works most of the time. Make sure you are at least somewhat square to the ball and don’t come in from the side. Also on a break away just power 65 to 75 percent from 30+ just to get a feel for it.

  • Jorge

    My problem is that i want to create an EA account and it asks me to put the cd key and when I put one it says that its invalid

  • manunk

    2011 is my first FIFA game experience, i used to play PES of KONAMI, but the 2011 edition is suck. I play on manual controller mode for all (passing, crossing, shooting etc). it was really frustating at the begining, but now, i manage to beat legendary level computer on manual mode. anybody here play on full manual? it’s really exiciting, i advice you to try.

    Yes, it is very difficult, but it’s on the begining only, and once you manage to deliver 10 passes without misplacing or being intercepted. then you will enjoy every single action in the game, much more than on assisted mode.

    I’m really amazed by brazillian team dribling skill on legendary level, and I am still strugling either to stop them or to mimic them. anybody know how to suddenly stop or turn, then move to other direction without the ball being put behind the player itself? I oftenly saw computer do this, and it’s very effective.

  • Neil

    the setting what I put up is to hard how do I change them

  • Emmanuel

    I need more coins in FIFA ultimate team any really good tips?

  • Claudio

    Hi Tarik,

    I don’t understand about subscribing.Can i get the whole e-book “art of fifa 11″?…or is it only a part of it?.Because i recived only an example from your e-mail yesterday.

    Thanks in advance.

  • Nas

    I simply cannot use skill moves against my friends its either making me lose the ball or even sometimes I use the skill move to early I need help on when to use skill move another problem is that the skill are kind of hard to execute any tips please help me thanks

  • josh

    I need help ,how defending through balls attack ?and crosses?
    The other thing is ,i play ok ,but every time i play online ,the other team seems to be a lot stronger and faster than mine….drives me nuts…i can’t put it togheter…tks!

  • Emiel96

    My biggest problem is in an online match, once I scored I will get a goal against very fast, so the conclusion: my defending is weak, how can I change this?

    Greetings from Holland,

    • Ravi

      Emiel96
      keep the pace control button pressed and then move your players … and if u keep the button pressed there is no to perform the standing tackle !! it is a slow technique but it is very effective ……. it helped me a lot !!

      and if u know how to hit the finesse shot on fifa 10 please do tell me !! thanks !!

  • oliver

    i have problems on fifa 11 ultimate team that when i score my defendders just switch off and then they go and score

  • http://yandex.ru Javad

    How to score from long distance in ???

  • http://yandex.ru Javad

    How to score often from a corner ??? Guys please help me.

  • http://yandex.ru Javad

    where can I download art of fifa for free

  • NIck

    where can i get the book (the art of fifa 11)

  • Jokerman

    My biggest problem without a doubt is dribbling / special moves – about the only thing I ever manage to succeed with is using the right stick without pressing LT – this usually only works with Messi, because he can run by defenders with this sometimes – I never seem to manage to time the special moves right, though

  • DIEGO

    I have a problem…. i am level 32 but today i found a problem that when i pass i pass it wrong and when i get a shot y shoot wrong

    EX….. IN THE ARENA I WAS MAKING FINESSE SHOTS AND INSTEAD OF PUTTING IT IN THE CORNER AS I HAD ALWAYS MADE MY GOALS…. I SHOOTED TO THE CORNER KICK!!!!!! I HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE TODAY………

    PLEEAASSEEE HEELLPPP

    • StAyrAw37

      chk whether u have accidentally activated manual settings this settings may be the reason

  • Kyle

    Hi Guys

    i was wondering if any of you are experiencing this problem when playing on legendary mode, the CPU does quick turns without any skill modifier moves,they just stop quick and then turn,its fustrating because it gets me everytime. How are they doing this?

    any assistance will be appreciated

  • StAyrAw37

    hi all

    i have problem in few areas in fifa 11. i didnt played last season due to some work stuff now when i am back from couple of months its way different from 09 i would like some help regarding this aspects

    1)my cross from the winger never reach the striker in the box

    trust me i tried like 1000 times but my corner or cross never reach the stricker and header is like i never scored with it till now .And my opponent beat me at this like anything a corner to him i have to start worrying atleast he will reach to ball.but i cant even imagine it.

    2)jockeying this is another area which made me sick i read lot of blogs and articles say to jockey but when i hold LT my player is like catching a hen or playing with bull or something and the defender pass away with small turn and sprint
    can anyone post a video on how to execute jockey in game i may sound lame but its hard to figure for me

    3)now the last thing how the hell can my opponent score so accurately .
    even a long shot osssssssssssssh over me in net. anyway to make shooting accurate i tried finesse but i miss 6 out of 10 but some players i played with may be 2 out of 10 this is making my game effect a lot i win at end but i want to figure this things out

    to make i win my only weapon is score one goal then possession
    “until u hold the ball he is not gonna score”

    please any help is appreciated
    sry for bad English

    • blazethru

      1) 75 percent on corners should be enough to put it in the middle of the box. When on the run on a break try and get as close the the goal and the goal/corner kick touchline and just tap X. Most problems occur when trying to head the ball because of the new 360 fight for possession. This feature can mean headed balls away A LOT! Especially when using the end to end camera view. Just try and hold it steady or move it a little to jockey the other player off you space.
      2) (LT+A) NEVER JOCKEY WITHOUT THIS COMBO. It is best to let go of LT when in a position to make a good tackle this will solve most players moves. When dealing with more skilled player hold (LT+A) again and bring in the extra defender by pressing and holding (B) this is always your best weapon there are very few moments on defense when you shouldn’t be holding B.
      3) In fifa 11 power shots are much more fluid and easy to use outside the box. Just be square to the goal and hold to about 55 to 70 percent of power. Finesse shots are better inside the box and right at the edge coming in on the players dominant foot about 50 to 65 percent.

      Hope this helps
      If you have xbox live add me and ill show you what im talking about.
      Xbox live Gamertag: blazethru

  • jamie

    my problem is funny when i play against my friends i play different nd i win every game but online i play differently for some reason im like actually i’ll do this

  • Ethan Robson

    Hi
    Im having alot of trouble when it comes to defending.
    Every time i use the jocky tip they always end up out running my defense.

  • Jake Lindsay

    Hey Tarik my problem with fifa is that it is so easy to hack someones account i was just watching a video on youtube the other day and there was a link in the description saying it takes you to the web app so i clicked it and it was exactly the same as the web app so i thought it was. So i signed in and it said under maintenance, so i went onto google and typed fifa 11 web app in and signed in and everything was fine, no maintenance or anything, but then i looked at my recent activity and it said trade offers for all these players and i looked on my squad and it was all gone
    What should I do???

  • Ja’far Tabbal

    Is there a solution for the disgraceful cheating many do?

    …When you I’m winning as they simply seem to find a way at the time the seconds counter reaches zero, they click something, and the simply force me to quit the game and eventually lose 3-0.

    This cheat is the main reason my winning streak stops , as I feel I am on my way to the top 1000 rank but every 10+ game winning streak I get robbed that way.

    Please help!!!

  • BinAziz Gumus

    Defence is so weak when I play, my players always be far away from the man who has the ball. My competitor have more time to pass or to shot. How to make my players to close my competitor’s players. And I use O button to press competitors’ players , and I use left stick to make my controlled player to folow the ball. But it doesn’t work. My defense is so weak. What is the logic behind the defence and to control players to do so close others players.

  • http://www.fiftips.com/blog/most-common-fifa-11-problems-solved/ GunZ

    Volleys.
    The way the volley shots always go low.

  • Icould1905

    Hi, sometimes when I win, my opponent does something and I can’t process further in the “do you want a rematch?” screen, I gotta quit and that makes me lose 0-3.

    Could we do something against these crybabies?

    Thanks a lot

  • DonReplay

    Hello, i got a problem with fifa 11.
    This week i played alot fifa but i lose almost every single match against other players online. It’s like building up my losing tower… got a Losing streak of 12 then i finaly had a change to win but it ends in a draw. When i lose it makes me freaking out! before the match my mood is very wel and when i lose its fucked up….

    Sorry for my english if its bad, am not from England ;)

  • Jonesy

    My skills are dreadful. I try to do skills but i run in to the opposition. Anytips??? :/

  • connor compton

    how do you get online on fifa 11 if you are to young I heard that you half to send an email to a parent and they half to confirm it how do you send the email

  • Nre

    Can I edit in manager mode?

  • Alp

    Scoring is the biggest problem for me. I have been playing with Accrington for some time and in my third season I am competing in the Championsip. Although I win most of the games I cannot score more then 2 goals in a single game. Occasionally I score 3 or 4 goals but it happens only couple of times a season. Many chances that I create do not result in score.

  • Thalha Sheriff

    its very hard for me to score a goal from crosses….and how do i defend body attacks?????

  • Thalha Sheriff

    its very hard for me to score a goal from crosses….and how do i defend body attacks?????i want to know how to shoot from long range….

  • http://youtube.com/afridi407 Mustafa S

    How can you lay off the ball to the free-kick taker

    • Cali

      For Xbox 360 you hold down Left Trigger then tap A and the second taker kicks the ball away from both freekick takers and someone always comes on your team running up to it and smash it towards goal.

  • http://youtube.com/afridi407 Mustafa S

    Hey Tarik,
    i had a few problems i’d love if u helped me out
    1)how to lay-off to the free-kick taker
    2)how to d overhead kicks
    3)how to do advanced rainbow (i always fail)

  • dadinho

    Please, just want to ask, why it is so difficult to feint using shoot and pass button or cross and pass button? I always try it but my player will pass the ball before i even think of pressing the shoot button. At times when i press both buttons simultaneously it will work.

  • dadinho

    I find it difficult to score from crosses and set pieces. Can any me help please?

  • joe

    when i play my roommate his profile is the one loaded, and im playing as a non guest.. we go to set controls, and i assist my passes and crosses, etc, but when i back out they reset. anyone know how to fix that?

  • Cali

    I need help on how to beat the last defender(s).

    I’m having trouble on Fifa 11 with Man Utd on Legendary difficulty getting past the last defender.

    Need some simple ways to get past ‘em

  • Girish

    can u plz help me out in setting up of formations ???

    which formation is better for counter attack and so on ???

    • Cali

      Hello there Girish. :D

      I tend to use the 4-3-3 formation alot with Manchester United.

      But it depends what team you use. If you could reply to this thread with what team you use i could help you :P

      • HASAN IQBAL

        Hi there i also have the same problem but i use quite alot of teams

        Barcelona, manchester united, bayern munich, spain, netherlands, napoli, ac milan

        it would be great if you could help me thanks

  • Rob

    I hae difficuty scoring from short range

  • hmd

    benar2 terbantu.. tapi saya masih bermain pada level “pro”..
    but i need help with how to diving header and bicycle kick in my player pro..
    actually i really2 enjoy with your help..
    makasih mas bro..

  • Ibra

    My biggest problem is How do I do tricks whille holding the speeding button? When to pass the ball while the opponent is all over the field?

  • HASAN IQBAL

    HI : Tariq

    The biggest problem i have on fifa 12 is just mantaining a good online record and a good winning record. i just want to know how to win the majority of my matches while pulling off brilliant passes and shots.

    The other problem i have is skills. i want ot learn how to do the best and easiest skills and whers the right place to do them to open up the goal for a easy shot

    Thankyou

  • HASAN IQBAL

    HI
    i have noticed there is 2 types of defending in the game tactical and legendry i would like to know which would be overall better to use and would be easier to defend with and whats the best thngs to set your controls on. assisted, semi or manual
    thanks

  • Ibra

    Hi .. How do you keep your players up to the middlefield?

    • HASAN IQBAL

      hi i dont really get what you mean but if you mean the players work rate and keeping them in the midfield you can go to 1) team manegment 2) click on edit formation 3) click on the player or i think you press triangle ( y on xbox) and there you can edit they work rate

      Im sorry if this is not what you were asking but its a nice way to keep your teams morale and energy levels high

  • Wade

    I would like to know if anyone has encounted this problem and if they could help.I am playing online in match lobbies and i jus stopped levelling up from level 21 even though I am winning.It goes to the end of level 22 on the bar and when i win again it goes to the begining of level 21.I dont know if the DNF% has anything to do with it.

  • Berk

    my dribbling is very bad how can i beat it

  • James

    Im having a tough time with my defense and my speeding. How could you have an aggressive defensive? And dont know how to run effectively?

  • jordan

    hey tarik im having problems when i try to tae long range shots it always goes off target any tips

  • zmikers

    I hope fifa 12 is improved, but here are my annoyances with fifa 11:

    1) I hate how 90% of the on-line players choose barca, Real Madrid or Chelsea knowing full well that they have an unfair advantage over the other teams. (if playing against these teams my players seem slower, have less passing skills, defenders freeze on through balls and generally make more mistakes)

    I’m not sure if the unfair advantage with these teams or the fact that players exploit it annoys me more, but either way, it is so boring to always play against one of these 3 teams.

    2) The fact that teams score within minutes of me scoring.

    3) I think what annoys me the most though is that I Fifa 11 has this strange, random, advantage glitch. I’ll play one match and everything is smooth and flowing nicely, then have a rematch with the same teams and the second game is horrible; passes missing their targets, players slow and just overall sloppy game play. Why is this?

    4) Lastly, I hate pathetic, immature, low-life quitters. Yes, I do quit, but only if the game is laggy and impossible to play. Other than that, people should learn to lose with dignity, afterall, it is only a game and losing is a part of all games.

  • Manoj

    I am new to FIFA world, me and my friends play FIFA on the weekends, intially i used to beat them up…. but now things have got tougher…

    Recently i played with my friend who always plays with Real Madrid, and comfortablly scores goal by quick passes btwn 3 players KAKA, RONALDO & OZIL, tough i know his next move i am not able to defend them, if i use Running Jockeying i cant match his speed he just runs past me and then there only GOALIE to beat… please help me out…..

    And also help how to take FREE KICKS, i have seen all the videos online try the same it doesnt work,

    (we play on TELE camera and PS3).

    Looking forward for your help ?

  • hernan

    my problem with the fifa 12 happens when i play any match and the image freeze in almost all the game i dont now how to do i need this urgent please excuse me for my english is because i am from colombia

  • Michael

    I struggle with keeping a clean sheet. Even if I have been dominating the entire game, my opponent will eventually score in the 88-90th minutes (or sometimes straight after I have scored, Manchester United, I’m looking your way). It can be extremely frustrating, particularly for someone that places clean sheets at the highest of their FIFA lists. What should I do? Is it a flaw in my defensive abilities?

    Thanks.

  • DL

    how to i beat the com on fifa 12 which is set to professional / world class? their def are just to solid.

  • DL

    how do i beat the com on fifa 12 which is set to professional / world class? their def are just to solid.

  • Wade

    Some players got really bad connctions and I saw somewhere that if u leave the game in the first 5min you dont lose as forfeit but i lose points all the time and its hard playing when the game jumping.

  • suliman

    i have a new wrong code ?
    how come ?
    please help i just bought it

  • SHAWKI

    I AM A GOOD USER FOR WINING ELEVEN
    IN WINING ELEVEN I AM PRESSING R1 TO LET THE PLAYER RUN WHEN HE GOT THE BALL IN HIS LEG

    BUT YESTERDAY I GOT FIFA2012
    I DON’T KNOW HOW TO LET THE PLAYERS RUN IT IS VERY SLOW WITH ME
    ALSO THE SHOOT IS VERY WEEEEEEK SO WHAT I HAVE TO DO CAN U TELL ME PLEASE

  • Sher

    I mostly have problems scoring headers!!!

  • kumaran

    hey, i have problem with defending from the attackers, even though i got my defenders there, i do not know how to actually block and take the ball from them

  • Alex

    How many times do i have to be man of the players to get the last achivement of man of the match ?

  • meganova

    My most anoying problems are the injures during the games i played.I get injured 2 or 3 times per match!In FIFA11 there was no such problems.I do run a lot in a game because i am trying to steal the ball from the oponents and mostly i am sucsesfull too but the priye is high because the player gets tired and injured!I tryed to edited my pro by changeing the height and a weight of the player but it didnt help a lot! Please can you help me in what way should i play the game? More attacking or more defensiv? These injures in FIFA12 are really stoping me to really enjoy in the game! HELP.Thank you.

  • Jamesd

    Im having trouble defending corner kicks. it seems like everytime the other player jumps over the back of my player to get a good header on goal. I also dont think ive scored on very many corners so some offensive help would be cool

  • Francis

    I would like to know how to get my manager mode players to grow skills like playmaker or complete defender? I have noticed players in other teams grow quickly from having no skills to having 5 skills by season’s end. How do I get the players to develop their skills? Is it relative to their performance rating?

  • Francis

    I would like to know how to get my manager mode (FIFA 12) players to grow skills like playmaker or complete defender? I have noticed players in other teams grow quickly from having no skills to having 5 skills by season’s end. How do I get the players to develop their skills? Is it relative to their performance rating?

  • Paul Wilson

    On management mode is it possible to simply watch the games, rather than play them?

  • Marios

    How can i play my league in career mode in fifa 12?

  • Arshad

    I am having problem with XBox360 wired controller, i play fifa 11 in my computer which is having windows 7, the problem is when the ball hits the goal bars 2 to 3 times my cntroller vibrates ok but after that again if it hits the bar it does not vibarate and also Xbox controller stops working then i have to use my PC key board to quit the game, to play again i have to re start my computer, if i doesnt restart my controller desnt work, so can any one knows how to over come this problem.

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  • http://me.com JPG

    Keep getting dispossesed or autotackled . I cant make space or find space against high pressure online. They ram me off the ball no foul . The strikers are great tacklers I see. I use 3 star teams so skill moves arent always available and thats not my play style. Basiclly I cant keep posession and quick passing never works teammates dont come to the ball im stuck I fell from d5 all the way to 8 my confidence in fifa 12 is shot

    • Arfan

      I got same issues here too. I would like to see what is suggested to this.

  • Arfan

    First of all you doing an awesome job. I hope to read through this forum soon and pick up some tips. I am addicted to FIFA in particulare FUT but I find that there are too many skilled players out there. I haven’t got time to play FIFA 24/7 but would like to improve. I find the opposition is able to defend and tackle me before I can even move. The opposition is very fast at doing this. How can I defend and close in on players quickly? I do have other problems with passing and dribbling but I will read the forum first to see if anyone else has raised these issues. Thanks

  • ahmed

    Solve the problem of out of the game

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