CONTROLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

MANUAL FOR FIFA 2007 - 08

KEYBOARD CONTROL KEYS

Legend:
DK = Directional Keys (Up, Down, Left, Right Arrows)
L = Left (refering to the position of the player: the left of the player)
R = Right (the right of the player)
F = Forward (the direction the player is facing)
B = Backward (the opposite of forward)
(L, R, F, B are just directions, use DK to move your player in these
directions)

Attacking Keys (when you attack):

• Press Q+DK to activate player runs.
• Press W+DK for through ball.
• Hold E+DK to run.
• Use A+DK for lob pass/cross (with power meter). Also used to
throw in the ball from the outside position.
• Press S+DK to pass.
• Use D+DK to shoot (with power meter) or to clear the ball if you
are in your own half. Hold D, for head/volley kick, before the
player receives the incoming ball.
• Press Z+DK for dummy moves.
• Press C to control the pace or to cancel your last move.
• Use Shift+DK for dribbling/first touch.
Defending Keys:
• Hold Q to call in second defender and for pressing.
• Hold E+DK to run.
• Press A (+DK optional) for sliding tackle.
• Press S to control another player.
• Press D (+DK optional) for conservative tackle/clear the ball.
• Hold C to slow down your player (pace control).

Goalkeeper Keys:
• When the goalie holds the ball, press S to pass the ball with the
hand to a close player. Press W to put the ball down. Press A or
D to kick the ball.
• Hold W to make the Goalie come out for the ball (Goalkeeper
charge).
• Press D to clear the ball.

Lay-off Shot Keys:

• Press E then the DK to change the kick-taker player. Look at the
player abilities to select the best kick-taker.
• Press A to cross.
• Press S for a driven ball.
• Press D to shoot the ball (with Power Meter). If you want to add
curl to the ball you have to press D then quickly press Shift+DK.
• Press C to call in second player.
• Hold C and press D to shoot with the second player.
• When you defend a free-kick you can press W to make the wall
jump. You can also press D to let a player from the wall run
towards the kick-taker before the ball is kicked but after the
whistle has blown.

Corner/Indirect Free-Kick Keys:

• Press E then the DK to change the kick-taker player.
• Press A to cross the ball inside the box (with Power Meter).
• Press S to pass the ball to a close player.
• Press D to shoot the ball (with Power Meter). If you want to add
curl to the ball you have to press D then quickly press Shift+DK.
This is the first time since Fifa 2002 when you can actually try to
score with a direct shot from corner, because you can add curl to
the ball (anyway, it is still very hard to do this, but I have done it
3 times).
• Press C to call in second player.

TIPS&TRICKS

Dribbling Tips&Tricks:
• When your player is going forward (when you hold F), tap twice
Shift or hold Shift and tap twice F for Overstep dribbling.
• When your player is going forward (when you hold F), release F
and hold Shift while tapping L+R or R+L for Sidestep dribbling.
• When your player is going forward (when you hold F), release F
and hold Shift while tapping L+F+R or R+F+L for Elastico
(Ronaldinho Flic-Flac) dribbling.
• When your player is going forward (when you hold F), release F
and hold Shift while tapping B+F for Filck-Up dribbling.
• When your player is going forward (when you hold F), release F
and hold Shift while tapping L+B+R or R+B+L for Rainbow
dribbling.
• When your player is going forward (when you hold F), release F
and hold Shift while tapping B+L+F or B+R+F for Roulette
(Walking on the ball) dribbling.
• When your player is going forward (when you hold F), release F
and hold Shift while tapping B+A(cross)+L or B+A(cross)+R for
Rabona Cross.

Attacking Tips&Tricks:
• When holding Q, press W+DK for lob through ball. You can use
this effectively when your receiver is not closely marked or the
opponent is positioned behind the receiver. You can also use
this instead of crossing with A, but you have to be careful
 because the goalie may easily collect the ball. Anyway, if you
use this type of cross you can score easy goals.
• When holding Q, press D+DK for lob shot. This is very useful
when you are 1 on 1 with the Goalkeeper, inside the box.
• When holding Q, press S+DK then press S again for 1-2 pass.
This is most useful when you are trying to lose an opponent.
• When you want to pass and there are more players on the same
direction you can tap S to pass the ball to the closest team-mate.
Press S to pass to the second closest team-mate or hold S to
pass the ball to the furthest team-mate.
• Tap twice A+DK for low cross. You can use this when there are
less opponent players inside the box. To take an early cross hold
Q the press A+DK.
• When running, hold C and then press S+DK for trick pass. This
way you will disguise you intention. You can use this in the same
way for through pass (W+DK), lob pass/cross (A+DK) or shot
(D+DK).
• Before receiving the ball, hold E and press Shift+DK to
immediately kick the ball forward and run after it. You can use
first-touch control to accelerate the game or get past defenders.
First-touch playing is making the game faster. If you can control
it don’t be afraid to use it.
• When holding E, press Shift to accelerate. You can use this
when you are in lots of space, with no opponent standing in front
of your player, but don’t get to close to the goalie because he
may collect the ball without having a chance to shoot.
• Press D, then immediately press S+DK to fake a shot. This is
very effective if used properly (you will make the Goalkeeper and
eventually some of the defenders go the wrong way).
• The easiest way to get past an opponent is the DK dribbling.
Don’t forget, when you try this you don’t have to run all the time.
Try to simulate you are going left (while running slow), then go
right and in the same time press E. You should practice this in
order to get it right.
Defending Tips&Tricks:
• You must make a lot of midfield pressing to get the ball from the
opponents. When the ball is in the midfield you shouldn’t slide
for the ball. You just have to hold Q and to try to deposes your
opponent with a conservative tackle.
• When an attacker comes towards you hold C then try to tackle
him (press D or A). Holding C will allow you a better control on
your moves, but you can’t use this if you have to run after the
attacker.
• When the opponent lobs the ball forward you can press A or S
for a head/volley kick or press D to clear the ball. Tap D to try
making an interception (to stop the ball on your chest).
• If you have no other option to stop the opponent attackers then
hold W to charge the goalkeeper. Release the key when you
think it’s time for him to make a save or just go all the way to
make a sliding tackle. Be careful because the attacker may try a
lob shot. You can also hold W to make your goalkeeper
catch/clear incoming crosses.
• Use Q key when you are defending. If your marking team-mates
are too far from the opponent players hold Q and they will make
pressing. This helps you to act more quickly when an opponent
receives the ball. Used careful, this tip could let the opponent
attackers stay off-side.

Defending Corner Tips:

• When you gave away a corner, it’s easy to defend if you know
how. Press S until you control the right defender, then you
should hold on W (to charge the goalkeeper) and in the same
time press D+DK to clear the ball with a defender. You can also
try to move your defender to the near post then let him come out
to clear the ball by pressing D.
• Use E key to move your marker faster.

Tactics Tips:
• Use NumPad Keys to change your tactics during the game.
• To change the offensive tactics press:
- 2 – Counter Attack
 - 4 – 3rd Man Release
- 6 – Wing Play
- 8 – Box Overload
• To change the defensive tactics hold Q then press:
- 2 – Pressing
- 4 – Flat Back
- 6 – Offside Trap
- 8 – Zonal Defending
• To change your mentality, use 5 key. I suggest the attacking
mentality.

This Manual was created to help you develop your game play.
I hope this is useful to you. Enjoy playing Fifa 2007!
If you know any tricks or tips, you can send them to me and
will make a better manual. Thanks.
by Ionescu Radu (iceboyradu@lycos.com)
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