How to score free kicks in EA FC 24: Tips & tricks

Scoring free kicks from a distance has always been a sight to savor in football games and EA FC 24 is no different. However, it can get a bit tricky as scoring free kicks involves a fair amount of calculation and instinct. Here’s how to score free kicks in EA FC 24.

EA FC 24 is finally here as fans of the newly rebranded franchise have been waiting eagerly to play it. With many new features such as Hypermotion V and a mixed Ultimate Team system, the new game is showing a lot of promise this year.

The art of free kicks has always been a difficult one to master in these games, just like it is in real life. Although the free kick system in EA FC is similar to the previous title, it can get a bit tricky to get consistent results from set pieces.

Here’s how to score free kicks easily in EA FC 24.

How to easily score free kicks in EA FC 24

To score free kicks easily in EA FC 24, try to do an inside-foot curled shot with a player who has high free-kick accuracy. You will have to imagine the ideal trajectory of the ball before even hitting it and targeting the right spot on the ball.

These are the steps that you need to keep in mind while taking a free kick in the game:

1. Distance: Determine the distance of the set piece action from the goal. If it is more than 25 yards, it is better to go for a player with high shot power too, alongside free kick accuracy.
2. Shooting area: If your free kick taker is on the right side of the ball, place the marker on the left extremity of the squared area to perform an inside foot curled shot, and vice versa if the player is on the left.
3. Alignment with the wall: Make sure that the projected trajectory of the ball passes over or around the side of the wall, otherwise it will not reach the goal if the wall jumps.
4. Power: Now press and hold the shoot button on your controller with three bars of power (this can be more if the goal is further away).

If you have followed these steps correctly, you should be able to convert most of the free-kick chances in EA FC 24. Players like Lionel Messi, Kevin De Bruyne, and James Ward-Prowse are some of the best choices for practicing due to their high free-kick accuracy in the game.

Other ways to score free kicks in EA FC 24

There are various other ways to score free kicks in EA FC 24 such as outside foot curled shots, knuckleball, and top-spin dipping shots. Considering the amount of distance your player has from the goal, you can always try different variations by striking the ball at different areas.

For example, if you want a powerful shot from a distance, you can always go for a knuckleball or a dipping free kick with players like Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Bruno Fernandes due to their high shot powers.

Just place the reticle on the bottom part of the squared area on the ball with three to four bars of power to achieve dip on the ball, which is essential for a knuckleball or a top-spin dipping free kick.

This was everything you need to know to score free kicks in EA FC 24. For more on EA FC 24, check out our guides below:

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