Penalties | Set pieces FIFA 16 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Player swap

To swap the player to perform the penalty kick, you simply need to press R2 (RT, Shift), and select the player from the list.

Disabling the aiming mode

Disabling viewfinder makes performing this set piece easier. This grants you precision in determining which corner of the goal you want to send the ball into. To disable viewfinder, press the pace control button.

Classic penalty

The most commonly used, by the players, way to defeat the goalie is simply taking strong, precise shot into the selected fragment of the goal. To shoot, press the shoot button, while making sure that the precision meter is as close to the bar's green field as possible. Of course, it is better to aim at the side fragments of the goal - even if the goalie predicts your intentions, a shot of appropriate force lands in the goal faster than the goalie reacts.

Technical penalty

Technical penalty is a weak, yet precise, shot that can surprise with its finesse and pass the hands of the goalie trying to intervene. The light, but precise shot works well in a situation, in which you want to send the ball directly into the corner of the goal, and not necessarily make it a strong one. To perform technical corner kick, press the finesse shot modifier and the shot button.

Slice Penalty

Slice penalty, in the style of the legendary Czech Antonin is one of the best, but most risky ideas to ridicule the opponent with a subtle, yet surprising cut shot, which confuses the goalie already on his knees. To perform the cut, press the modifier and the shot button. Remember that this technique is incredibly risky, however spectacular.

Feint penalty

During the run-up, you can perform a slight feint, by stopping and therefore, postponing the moment of taking the shot - it is also a good trick to change the direction, in which the ball is played, and to confuse the opponent, especially if you are playing against a real-life player. To perform the feint, while running, press the shot button. Remember, though, that it is easy to overshot the penalty, this way!