Keyboard Controls

This is intended for keyboard users only! There's another list for other controllers that you can access here.

COMMAND METHOD BUTTON NOTE
IN GAME
Pause Game Tap ESC Pauses the game and displays in game menu
Movement Press Arrow Keys Move selected player
Toggle IGM (IGM #1 Is Default) Tap Spacebar Change team formation and strategy during play to one of 3 settings you've created (that setting remains until another is activated, or a new game is started)
WITH BALL
Lob Press A Sends an aerial pass to a player further down field (longer press equals higher lob)
Pass Press S Pass to teammate with the target control highlight around him (use arrow keys to pick up different pass receivers)
Shoot Press D Use arrow keys to aim the shot
Sprint Tap W Each tap gives the player a short burst of speed (using sprint tires player)
Through Pass Tap Q Give a pass to the front of team mate, so they can chase the ball
Shielding Hold E Cover your ball from opponent, giving team mates the time to find an empty spot for attacking
WITHOUT BALL
Aggresive Tackle Press A Your player makes a vigorous attempt to tackle the ball away from an opponent (use in caution as this action can easily result fouls!)
Switch Player Press S Swap control to the player closest to the ball (watch for the control highlight that appears under the closest player)
Tackle Press D Your player briefly chases the player in possession of the ball and attempts to tackle him
Sprint Tap W Each tap gives the player a short burst of speed (using sprint tires player)
GOALIE HAS POSSESSION
Goalie Charge Hold Q Tackles opponent player in effort of protecting the goal
Pick Up The Ball Press Pick loose ball coming towards goal
Drop The Ball Press  
Drop Kick Press S or D  
Throw Out Press A Throw the ball away
BALL IN AIR
Header On Goal Tap D The earlier you attempt a header the better it is (use arrow keys to pick up a receiver/target)
Head The Ball To Team Mate's Head Tap A
Head The Ball To Team Mate's Feet Tap S
Volley/Bicycle Kick Shot Double Tap D Volleying requires more time and space than heading (however, volley has far more power behind it)
Volley To A Team Mate's Head Double Tap A
Volley To A Team Mate's Feet Double Tap S
ADVANCED CONTROLS
First-Time Lob Press A  
First-Time Pass Press S  
First-Time Shot Press D  
First-Time Through Pass Press Q  
Side-Foot Shot Press S Press this button in the opposing 18 yards box, when there are no pass targets and the player takes a cheeky side-foot shot
Sideways/Shimmy Press Left Shift or CTRL  
Hurdle Tap  
Flickover Press 0 (Ins) or Alt  
360° Spin Tap  
IN GAME TACTICS (IGT)
Attacking Press Tap Left Shift or CTRL Apply extra pressure to an opposing player in possession
Offside Trap Tap 0 (Ins) or Alt Your defence push up the field in an attempt to place the attacking players offside
DEAD BALL SITUATIONS: IN POSSESSION
Move Arrow/Target Press Arrow Keys Move arrow/selected player
Take Kick/Throw Ball Press S The longer you hold the button, the more power your player puts behind his kick
Icon Attack Press A, D, or W Kick/throw the ball into one of the player associated with that letter
Add Ballspin Left Hold Left Shift/CTRL Add a left ballspin to your kick as long as you hold the button
Add Ballspin Right Hold 0 (Ins) Add a right ballspin to your kick as long as you hold the button
Select Set Piece Tap Spacebar Pre-arranged tactical plays which perform differrent runs for each player highlighted with Icon Attack icon
DEAD BALL SITUATIONS: IN DEFENCE
Move Player Press Arrow Keys Move highlightted player
Switch Player Press S Swap control to the player closest to the ball (watch for the control highlight that appears under the closest player)
Icon Defend Press A, D, or W In antipicipation of the "Icon Attack"
DEAD BALL SITUATIONS: PENALTY KICKS (KICK TAKER)
Target Shot Press Arrow Keys Aim the shot
Switch Kicking Side Press A Choose from which side will you take penalty kick
Switch Player Press S Not available in Penalty Kick Shootout
Shoot Press D Use arrow keys to aim the shot
DEAD BALL SITUATIONS: PENALTY KICKS (GOAL KEEPER)
Choose Direction of Save Press Arrow Keys Choose which direction will your goal keeper try to save
Attempt Save Press A, S, or D Your goalie will try to make a great save

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