Penalty kicks | Set pieces FIFA 14 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Strong penalty

The easiest way of using a penalty is of course a strong kick into one of the corners. In order to shoot at the enemy goalpost, press the shoot button while making sure that the marked ends up as close to the green field in the lower left corner as possible. Try shooting possibly close to the post and as strong as possible - even if the goalkeeper predicts what you want to do, a strong shot will be much harder to defend.

Finesse penalty

A finesse penalty is delicate, but at the same time very precise and with the proper rotation it can spectacularly avoid the goalkeeper's glove. Such a shot is particularly effective when you try to shoot the ball at one of the upper corners. To perform such a shot, press the finesse and shot button.

Panenka chip shot

An Antonin Panenka inspired penalty shot is a great way to humiliate your enemy by fooling him into jumping into one corner, while you calmly shoot right in the middle. In order to perform a chip shot, press the modifier and shot buttons. Remember that it's a very risky technique, but at the same time very spectacular.

Feint penalty

Feinting when running to the ball is a great way of tricking the goalkeeper - as your player runs, he suddenly stops for a moment, takes another look and then shoots the ball. In order to feint, press the shot button when running.

Changing the player

If you want to change the player performing the penalty, press the sprint button. You can change anytime before beginning the run-up. Remember that you can't change the player during a penalty shoot-out where the order is set.

Sight

Less experienced players are sure to gladly welcome the option of using a sight which shows you the exact place where the ball will fly. In order to use the sight, press the pace button.