Collaborative shooting tips.

[ge•stalt]

So, it seems I am not alone in suffering with the new shooting learning curve. Therefore I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread dedicated to the agony that is the 1v1 etc...

Mainly, how do you score?
I'm kinda looking for tips omitting the top strikers, they have the technique to score even if the user is crap on not.

Personally I've just spent a bit of time in the Free Practice (with Napoli, hardly a World Class strike force) trying different combos and chances, here's what I've learnt:

When 1v1 - It's best to sprint until the edge or just before the edge of the area then change direction by 45deg. (this I think alters the channel at which the AI decides where the GK will be, thus increasing your area of goal to hit) then as you shoot use the R2 button to keep the shot low, so far I am finding I hit the net 50-60% of the time which isn't great, but yeah.

Another option is to round the keeper, self explanatory really.

The other option is to open the players body up by quickly changing the direction of the pad and then double tapping (as mentioned, a lot, by another user) this seems to keep you from killing the birds.

Another thing I've found is if you use a lofted cross (again crossing while holding the R2 button) a simple bit of re-positioning of your player and a tap of the shoot button will 90% of the time challenge the goal keeper, (if you beat the defender that is) if you're not in BAL then this is the only way to cross imo.

I usually score nearly all my 1v1's by running across the keeper for example from left to right and then shooting to the left post, or vice versa. I use R2 to tuck it low and go for accuracy not power. Seems to work for me, been doing it now for a few years.

Ok, first of all I'm playing on PS2, so I am not sure it will work on last generation consoles...
I have found very effective in an 1v1 situation: when you are running in direction of the box (only the keeper is there) normally you have one or two defenders running just behind you. They will somehow push you and make harder any attempt of scoring. What I've done in this situation is - just before the box - I stop my player (leave D-pad in neutral position+R1) just for 1 sec. The defender will collide with you player and then you can go on in direction of the goal. The defender will not bother you (he will be far behind).

As you run to the 1 on 1 take your finger off sprint and shoot as the keeper rushes out then quickly tap R1/Rb and it will do a little chip over the keepers legs works at least 8 out of 10 maybe more imo. you can even add direction if your quick enough. top tip.

When 1vs1 use the r2 button to place the shot.

I still haven't figured out what to do in 1v1 situations in BAL, but thats because my player is terrible, no speed and technique. Though when using a skilled striker, I usually go for the simple kick feint and quick change of direction. That works for me.

I use the R2 when I'm 1vs1 with keeper. I can score more than 50% of the time. The R2 really does work and it's awesome.
To make a voley and not aheader, you have to time the shoot well. You have to press the shoot button at the right moment, when the ball is about to hit the ground or when it bounces.

 

[forzamilan84]

I usually would always try to shoot/score towards the far post of the keeper, no matter what movement I was making before the shot. I just recently started shooting towards the near post (always halfway power, sometimes I use the double tap if I feel like I might miss the target). This is incredibly effective if you are one on one with the keeper and your striker has a decent, powerful shot (I use Eto'o). Especially if you take that extra step away from the keeper to reposition the ball.

I never use the R2 button, though I should start learning to do so. Also, when I shoot outside the box I always curl the ball with the inside of the boot (right after the ball takes off) and it does make a difference.

I can't head the ball at all (I'll try the R2 button again) or volley it consistently. Is there a way to always do a bicycle kick or volley the ball like in FIFA? It seems that my players always try to head the ball, even if shooting it would be the better choirce. Any tips on this?

Also, I barely make chip shots, they always go out by inches.

 

[shaun7]

I use the R2 when I'm 1vs1 with keeper. I can score more than 50% of the time. The R2 really does work and it's awesome.
To make a voley and not aheader, you have to time the shoot well. You have to press the shoot button at the right moment, when the ball is about to hit the ground or when it bounces.

 

[dolcem]

This is a good thread, I have a very hard time with the one on ones. I never am able to score while sprinting it seems like (unless my player is on red). In PES 6 I find that turning one direction and then turning 45 degrees to slot it in the far post was the best way to score. It's a lot harder in this version.

 

[HPKJoe]

I still haven't figured out what to do in 1v1 situations in BAL, but thats because my player is terrible, no speed and technique. Though when using a skilled striker, I usually go for the simple kick feint and quick change of direction. That works for me.

 

[shaun7]

When 1vs1 use the r2 button to place the shot.

 

[willmo]

As you run to the 1 on 1 take your finger off sprint and shoot as the keeper rushes out then quickly tap R1/Rb and it will do a little chip over the keepers legs works at least 8 out of 10 maybe more imo. you can even add direction if your quick enough. top tip.

 

[zizou4ever]

Ok, first of all I'm playing on PS2, so I am not sure it will work on last generation consoles...
I have found very effective in an 1v1 situation:
1) round the keeper
2) when you are running in direction of the box (only the keeper is there) normally you have one or two defenders running just behind you. They will somehow push you and make harder any attempt of scoring. What I've done in this situation is - just before the box - I stop my player (leave D-pad in neutral position+R1) just for 1 sec. The defender will collide with you player and then you can go on in direction of the goal. The defender will not bother you (he will be far behind).

 

[PESFan92]

When im 1 v 1 it will mainly due to a defensive error or a great through ball, i just shoot and when the power gauge is coming up i hold RB(R2) to exchange power for placement. Probably the best technique to use.

 

[dolcem]

OK which is R2, RB or RT?

 

[forzamilan84]

It R2 for ps3, rt for xbox

 

[shaun7]

^Yep that's it. I play on 360.
Try the RT shot. It works really well.

 

[dan80]

i use i r2 button for sooting sometimes and the player will place it like i expect but if im at an angle and want to curl it round the far post i hold r2 and they sometimes just blast it so sometimess i think does this acuallly work i also try double tap circle for a low shot it only works when it wants to normally it will blast it high or maybe i am not holding these buttons long enough

 

[Galetti]

I use the tap 1vs1 with the keeper, spent some time in shooting practice and went towards the keeper full speed, releasing sprint when i get close to the keeper and press the shoot button and tap sprint button just as the keeper throws himself to the ground and "viola" you just tap the ball over the keeper in a small arch and into the net.

works 90-95% for me, and worked wonders for my BaL winger.

PS. to my experiense, i don't notice any difference between half or full shooting bar on this shot. they all just sneak slightly above the keepers body, but only if he is halfway / fully on the ground.

 

[Mastermind]

Very simple, on 1 vs 1 I always use [] then X (Shoot/Cancel). You will always go pass the keeper.

 

[Makavelian]

Very simple, on 1 vs 1 I always use [] then X (Shoot/Cancel). You will always go pass the keeper.

man that is the lamest thing online :realmad:

 

[dieu_7]

I usually score nearly all my 1v1's by running across the keeper for example from left to right and then shooting to the left post, or vice versa. I use R2 to tuck it low and go for accuracy not power. Seems to work for me, been doing it now for a few years.

 

[ge•stalt]

Alright everyone, first post updated, I'll filter some parts out when I get the time.

I thought I'd mention here that after re-installing the game many times this time I have made it to Season 4 of the BAL without a single error.

(I've not installed ANY patches or updates) For some reason it just works for me this time. I also (at first) didn't edit my players features or edit anything on the game before I started, don't know if that helped.

Update: Season 4 - signed for AC Milan at the beginning, and damn the shooting gets MUCH easier in this season, scoring some cracking goals. 16 games 11 goals and 3 assists. All of the tips in the OP really help, especially the R2 for 1v1s and the double tap for general shots.