for number 3, i have a little tip.
I know HUNDREDS of people who play this game, and I'm the only person I know who does it.
Start shooting with manual passes if you don;t already, it takes hours of practise to get good, but it's so worth it, looks more realistic, and is 100 times more satisfying when you score
Why do you use that method to shoot? Do you feel like you have better control and accuracy over your shots? is it a tactical choice? or just because it looks more realistic (according to you)?