Set pieces can be game-changers. Dedicate time to perfecting them.
Free Kicks:
- Power Free Kicks: Aim for the corners, use players with high Shot Power and Free Kick Accuracy.
- Finesse Free Kicks: Curl the ball around the wall. Players with high Curve and Finesse Shot PlayStyle are ideal.
- Driven Free Kicks: A powerful, low shot that can surprise the keeper.
- Lay-off Free Kicks: Pass to a teammate for a first-time shot, often effective against walls.
Corners:
- Near Post: Aim for a player with high Jumping and Heading Accuracy at the near post.
- Far Post: Deliver a cross to a player at the far post for a header or volley.
- Short Corner: Pass to a nearby player to create a better crossing angle or dribble into the box.
Practice different variations and identify your best set-piece takers.