EA Sports FC 24: How to Save Every Penalty Kick

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24 / 06 Feb 2023

Yo, what’s poppin’, EA FC fam? If you’re tired of conceding those nerve-wracking penalty kicks, you’re in the right place… We’re ’bout to dive deep into the ins and outs of becoming a PK-saving beast in EA Sports FC 24. Strap in and let’s get it!

Eye on the Prize: Watch the Head

Before anything, always be peepin’ the shooter’s dome. A lot of players unknowingly give away their shooting direction with a subtle nod or glance. It’s lowkey but, with some practice, you’ll catch that tell every time.

Some sneaky players hit that D-pad up to hide the cursor. Don’t trip! You can still clock their head movement. If you’re on point, you’ll stop 9 out of 10 shots that way.

Stay Groovy: Nudge the Goalkeeper

Don’t get caught sleeping! Opponents be playing 4D chess out there. Even if they’re lookin’ right, they might pop one to the left just to mess with you. Feel the vibe and shimmy a bit in the direction you think they’re going. Just a lil sway, don’t full-on commit. You wanna be ready to pivot if they try to play you.

Trust Your Gut: Dive Right… Sometimes

If you’re straight up lost and can’t read the shooter, keep in mind most players have a natural instinct to aim right. So if you’re drawing a blank, shoot your shot and dive right. You might just snag that save!

Mind Games: Keep ‘Em Guessing

If you’re in the net, do some side-to-side action with your keeper. Make them second guess their choice. Remember, penalties are just as much a mental game as they are about skill. Maybe you’ve seen players do that left-right shuffle before a save? It ain’t just for show. It messes with the shooter’s confidence.

Don’t be basic. Mix up your moves. Sometimes go left, sometimes stay central, and other times dive right.

The Switch Up: Anticipate the Mind Games

Some players are slick. They’ll look one way and shoot the other just to catch you off guard. Stay woke! If you’ve caught them looking right but feeling the left energy, they might just be baiting you.

Study Sessions: Know Your Opponent

If you’re playing against friends or regular opponents, take some notes. People are creatures of habit. Maybe your buddy always goes left when the pressure is on, or perhaps they have that one signature move; the more you play, the more patterns you’ll spot…

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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