Goalkeeper - resuming the game | Defence FIFA 15 Guide

Throwing the ball

Throwing the ball is the easiest way of resuming the game and passing the ball to nearby players. It is also a good way of beginning a fast counter attack by throwing the ball to a running player, while opponents only start to reorganize their defence. In order to resume the game with a throw, when your goalkeeper is holding the ball, press the pass button and point the direction and strength with which you want to throw the ball.

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Kicking the ball

A long shot is the most popular and at the same time the easiest way of resuming the game and quickly moving the focus onto the opponent's half. A well played ball and a won struggle in the air can get you a chance of a fast and surprising attack. In order to shoot out the ball, press the drop kick button and fill the strength meter depending on how far you want to kick the ball.

Resuming the game with a pass

Resuming the game with a pass is the safest way of passing the ball to the closest teammate without the risk of getting the ball under the legs of an opponent. In order to resume the game with a short past, press the pass button and choose the direction in which you want to send the ball. Look out for opponents charging from behind the player to whom you are passing.

Kicking out the ball with the goalkeeper

Sometimes the situation will require you to pass the ball back to the goalkeeper when you lack other options. When you do that, you have to make sure to kick the ball out as fast as possible. Of course the easiest solution here would be passing to a nearby player, but remember that goalkeepers usually are not great in leg play and even a simple pass can cause them some trouble, especially when under pressure. Do not risk losing the ball - in dangerous situations, just kick the ball out of the field to give your teammates time to regroup.