Help on Long Distance Shots

[fatheifer]

I've been reading around online, and it seems like no one can make long distance shots with any kind of consistency. I use pace control, I slow down, I do everything, but I've never made one. Does anyone know any secrets?

[sj3981]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

The best advice I could give, which you may have already done, is to practice in the arena and figure out how much power and bend is required from a given distance. In regards to free kicks, I always aim to hit just inside where the post and crossbar meet and fire a drive shot OR aim closer to the middle and finesse it into one of the corners.

If your referring more to just normal long shots, the most important thing is to not sprint try and use RB when you can to make a tough angle for the keeper, and be aware of who your shooting with. What teams do you normally play with?? I've found it difficult to score from distance with most players, it takes a pretty talented player to score 30-40 yrds out. (Lampard, Ibrahimovic, C. Ronaldo, etc) PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE and I'm sure you will start to see some go in for ya!

[fatheifer]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

I usually play with Roma. Totti and Riise are my best options from distance. I can't imagine a finesse shot beating the keeper from that far out, but maybe I'll try it. I think it's just something they need to fix in 2010.

[crazylegs013]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

Does changing your shooting method to semi assisted or manual make a difference on long range shots?

[fatheifer]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

Does changing your shooting method to semi assisted or manual make a difference on long range shots?

I always used semi assisted and had no luck. Now I am playing with manual and I haven't made any still.

[sj3981]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

I always used semi assisted and had no luck. Now I am playing with manual and I haven't made any still.

I use semi as well. Manual seems to difficult to me, but I'm sure with plenty of practice you can really put shots from distance wherever you want.

[Exonerated]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

You need the right players. Ronaldo, Gerrard, Lampard , Rooney are incredible from outside the box.

ITs all about balance. After playing a lot of games, you'll just know when the appropriate time is to shoot outside the box.

You gotta maintain balance. Don't shoot off your back foot.

[RVD]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

I've tried a lot of different ways, but to be honest I think the consensus is that Fifa's long-range shooting mechanics need work. The ball is way too floaty -- I've scored an absolute screamer with Rooney from far out, but I've come to the conclusion that it was basically just luck. Goalie's usually either make super saves or the ball rockets out the stadium -- definitley needs to be improved for 2010 for a greater variety of goals.

[fatheifer]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

I've tried a lot of different ways, but to be honest I think the consensus is that Fifa's long-range shooting mechanics need work. The ball is way too floaty -- I've scored an absolute screamer with Rooney from far out, but I've come to the conclusion that it was basically just luck. Goalie's usually either make super saves or the ball rockets out the stadium -- definitley needs to be improved for 2010 for a greater variety of goals.

I agree. Long distance shooting is one of the main things I'd like to see improved for 2010.

[shottah]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

Confirmed. Long range shots, especially on higher difficulties are completely random, at least for me against the CPU. Anything upward of Professional, I just can't seem to keep a clean sheet, because the computer seems to be able to score from anywhere on the field.

BTW, I play with Barcelona, so I hope its not just a reflection on Valdes' ability.

[Salhus]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

The question is how to make long shots consistently. I don't think it's possible. It's not possible in real life. Long shots are completely inconsistent, so therefore, Fifa got it right

[Exonerated]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

Yep. Long distance shots are really hard in real life. Thats why you sometimes see guys miss by about 20 yards.

Long range shots are usually luck anyway.

When you hit it sweet, you just know.

[fatheifer]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

Confirmed. Long range shots, especially on higher difficulties are completely random, at least for me against the CPU. Anything upward of Professional, I just can't seem to keep a clean sheet, because the computer seems to be able to score from anywhere on the field.

BTW, I play with Barcelona, so I hope its not just a reflection on Valdes' ability.

Really? The computer NEVER makes long distance shots against me. In fact I can't recall them making a long distance shot. I play on Legendary. I'm not bragging about my defensive skill, I just don't have that problem.

[fatheifer]

Re: Help on Long Distance Shots

The question is how to make long shots consistently. I don't think it's possible. It's not possible in real life. Long shots are completely inconsistent, so therefore, Fifa got it right

It's not that I want to make them regularly. I like how it is realistic. It's just I've never made one at all on 09.