How To Master Free Kicks in FIFA 20

Time needed: 10 minutes

In this guide, you’ll learn how to do free kicks in FIFA 20 by understanding the basic controls and following the instructions below. You can practice this effectively in the Practice Arena.

1. Choose the right free kick taker

   To get the most out of a free kick, you need to select your best player at free kick. To do so, hold R2/RT, then select a player with a high free kick accuracy (FKA).

2. Aim your shot

   You’ll need to choose where to aim. Use the left stick to move the on-screen reticule. In some cases, you should move it slightly above or wide of the goal, depending on the type of shot you want to perform.

3. Learn player positioning

   Using the right stick, you can move your free kick taker to the right position. You can choose Default Run up (Normal), Straight Run up (Straight) or Run up from the side (Wide). Each position will affect your shot differently. Wide has an increased amount of spin and Straight will increase the spin for outside of the foot shots, where Normal is a balance between them.

4. Set the shot power

   Shot power is determined by the length you hold the shot button. A low power shot will be more loopy, while a high power shot will be more driven and direct. Aiming towards the bottom of the net will also prioritize driven shots, allowing players to shoot under the wall. Keep in mind that the more power you choose, the less accurate your shot will be. Try to find a good balance between power and accuracy.

5. Apply spin

   During the run up, you can apply spin to your shot. To do so, you need to use the Right stick. apply different spins, you need to perform gestures using the right stick as displayed below.
   Top Spin: Push the stick down, then up
   Side Spin: Push the stick down, and then rotate back to the top (clockwise or counterclockwise)
   Mixed:: Use a combination of Top Spin and Side Spin
   Knuckle Ball: Push the stick down, then up, then down again

6. Use timed finishing

   The timed finishing mechanics allowing you to press the shot button right at the moment of the contact of the shot. If it is successful, this will reduce the amount of error, and increase the amount of spin applied to the shot. If it is not successful, it will dramatically increase the amount of error applied to your shot.

7. Practice makes perfect

   Learn those steps above deliberately. Spend more time in the Practice Arena, then try it in matches to impress your friends.