Tricks are cool right?

Tricks are useful in FIFA 10, to a point. FIFA 10 games can be won without even touching that analogue stick, too. Just remember, a better way to rub your superior skills over your opponent in FIFA 10 is to score a boatload of goals, and you won't do that by doing 80 Elasticos in a row.

Know Your Team

To be hard to beat in FIFA 10, you should know your team inside out. Know what style suits your team best, know who are your speedsters, your technical players, your game changers and your best finishers. Or just be Barcelona. That seems to work too.

Vary it up

If you're Portugal in FIFA 10, the first port of call for an attack will most likely be Ronaldo. Likewise with Rooney for England. You know it, and your opponent knows it too. Don't be afraid to vary your attacks in FIFA 10 to give the element of surprise.

This isn't Madden. Don't Blitz

Don't rush forward with all your defenders in FIFA 10. It's going to cost you. Either you'll concede a goal, or you'll waste a lot of stamina trying to get your defenders back in position.

Shoot with Purpose

You can alter the way you shoot the ball if FIFA 10. You can hit a laces shot that will have tremendous power behind it, or you can hit a finesse shot which will be passed into the back of the net, you can chip the ball over the goalkeeper, or you can perform a dummy shot which will send the keeper the wrong way. Practice makes perfect.

Use Tactics

I don't mean spending 8 hours in the formation settings of FIFA 10. That's just annoying for everybody. But do tweak your tactics in FIFA 10 to suit your style.

Mentality

If you're wondering why your wing back isn't bothering to run forward on the overlap, it's probably because you've got the wrong mentality setting on. Press left and right on the D-pad to adjust your team's mentality to suit. It makes a difference.

Through Balls

Learn to make use of through balls wisely in FIFA 10. It's better to opt for through balls when you are certain that the receiver will get a clear run at goal. You can also try the lobbed-through ball combination, which is highly effective if done right.

Slow Down

Shooting is more accurate at a slower pace in FIFA 10. If you shoot at top speed you'll get more power, but it will more than likely go wide unless you're in control of a really skillful player.

Advanced Video Tutorials

Skill Moves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isuurMZAceU

Advanced Dribbling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDkR2eDuBKI

Advanced Shooting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-mz7TjB2Cg

Advanced Passing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6eVdMq38q8

Advanced Defending

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbJL-7WVGbM

So to summarise:

• Use tricks sparingly in FIFA 10.
• Get to know your team well so you can deal with any situation.
• Use variety in FIFA 10. Don't keep trying the same attack.
• Defend wisely. Stop rushing forward with defenders. Its dangerous and saps stamina.
• Tweak your tactics to suit the way you play FIFA 10.
• Use the FIFA mentality settings to defend your lead or push for that extra goal.
• Learn to use through balls with accuracy and the correct power.
• Vary your shot types. Try laces shots, placed shots and chips.
• Don't shoot at full pace, the ball will end up in row Z.