Crossing | Basic pieces of play FIFA 15 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Classic lobbing crossing

Classic lobbing crossing is used mainly for sending the ball into the penalty to the players in the opponent's penalty field, who can then perform a header or an overhead kick. To perform it, you need to press the cross key and indicate the direction in which you want to send the ball. Do not exaggerate with strength - kicking the ball too hard will send it outside of the field. You should also avoid centering when under the opponent's pressure - doing so in such situation would be pointless.

Mid cross

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

Ground cross

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