Unlock the full potential of FIFA 98 with our comprehensive guide to basic and special moves, including keyboard controls, special moves, and penalty kick techniques. Dominate the pitch!
This guide provides detailed information about the controls and special moves for FIFA 98, supplementing the in-game manual. It covers basic actions, advanced techniques, and specific scenarios like free kicks, penalty kicks, and throw-ins.
Basic Moves:
| Action | Keyboard | Grip | Gamepad Pro | Gamepad | JoyStick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run | Arrow Keys | D-Pad | D-Pad | D-Pad | D-Pad |
| Pass | S | B | Yellow | Yellow | 1 |
| Shoot | D | C | Green | Green | 2 |
| Lob | A | A | Red | Red | - |
| Tackle | D | C | Green | Green | 2 |
| Slide Tackle | A | A | Red | Red | - |
| Sprint | W | Y | Blue | Blue | - |
| Skill Moves | Alt/Ctrl | L/R | L2/R2 | - | - |
Special Moves:
When your team has the ball:
- Alt or Ctrl + A: Flick the ball up to yourself.
- Alt or Ctrl + S: Beat player by rolling the ball around them.
- Alt or Ctrl + D: Fake a shot then beat a player.
- Alt or Ctrl + E: Fake one way but go the other way.
- Alt or Ctrl + W: 360-degree spin to beat a player.
- Alt or Ctrl + Q: Run foot over the ball then flick it to the side.
Double Tap:
- A: Flick the ball up to yourself.
- S: Through pass.
- D: Chip shot.
- E: Take a dive.
Give and Go: Press Q to pass the ball to a teammate. Run into space using the passer of the ball (the teammate will be computer-controlled) then press S to receive the ball back.
When the opposition has the ball:
- Press Q: Vicious tackle/lunge.
- Double Tap Q: Hip check or elbow.
When the ball is in the air:
- Press and Hold A: Header to a teammate.
- Press and Hold S: Headed pass.
- Press and Hold D: Powerful header/headed shot on goal.
- Tap & Hold A: High Volley.
- Tap & Hold S: Volleyed Pass.
- Tap & Hold D: Volleyed Shot.
- D + left or right: Bicycle kick.
When taking a Free Kick, Corner or Goal Kick:
- Press Alt: Swing the ball to the right.
- Press Ctrl: Swing the ball to the left.
When the Keeper has the ball:
- Press A or B: Throw ball.
- Press B or C: Drop Kick.
- Press Z: Drop the Ball.
- Double Tap A or B: Through Pass.
Penalty Kicks:
- Press C: Shoot the Ball.
- Keypad: Aims shot.
- Press B: Change shot taker.
- Press A: Changes the side the player shoots from (Left or right side of the ball).
Throw Ins:
- Press B: Switches receiving players.
- Press A: High throw.
- Press C: Low throw.
- Press X: Passback throw.
- Press Z: Switches from target to normal modes.
Celebration Sounds: In FIFA 98, when your team has scored and are in the process of celebrating, press the Shoot Button to hear a special sound.
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