EA Sports FC 24: How to Score a 2nd/3rd Man Free Kick

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24 / 01 Aug 2023

If you’re lookin’ to seriously level up your FC 24 game and stun your pals with some insane free kicks, you’re in the right place. EA Sports FC 24 dropped a ton of crazy features and, trust me, mastering the 2nd/3rd man free kick is gonna set you apart in every online match-up. Let’s break it down step-by-step, so grab your controllers and get ready to score goals that’ll make your opponents drop their jaws!

Alright, Alright… But What’s this 2nd/3rd Man Free Kick Thingy?

Look, if you’re trying to keep your opponent on their toes (or just straight-up confuse ‘em), this trick’s your golden ticket. You can roll in with not just one, but TWO extra players during your free kick. Mind-blowing, right? It’s like having your own squad ready to throw down when the time’s right. But don’t get too wild with it, or else your challenger’s gonna see it coming a mile away.

Breaking it Down: How to Actually Pull it Off

Let’s get to the good stuff:

Setting the Squad: You wanna bring in your second man? Hit that right bumper/R1. Third man? Left bumper’s (L2) your guy. This is a universal truth, whether you’re team PlayStation or Xbox.

Make Your Move: Now, with your crew in position, it’s go-time. Either flex and take that shot yourself or pass the ball to one of your bros by pressing and holding their respective button. If you pass, your guy’s gonna step up and try to net that goal..

Aiming & Powering Up

Here’s the cheat code:

Use the left stick to point where you want the ball to go.

Right stick? That’s for giving the ball that sweet spin.

Power up your shot by holding down the shoot button. Want a killer accuracy boost? Tap shoot again just as your player’s foot connects with the ball.

A little heads up for y’all: While FC 24’s free kick interface remains largely the same, they’ve added a cool new ball icon that helps you see where you’ll strike to get that spin

Types of Shots

Time to get fancy! Here’s a list of shots to flex on your friends…

Knuckle

Chip

Low straight

Inside foot low & curled

Outside foot low & curled

Left-footed and right-footed players will require different stick movements for spin, so keep practicing to find your sweet spot.

Pro Tips

Definitely hit up the Arena for some free kick practice…

When aiming with the left stick, don’t aim dead-on. Leave some wiggle room ’cause of the spin.

Power up your shot to about 70-80%. We ain’t trying to send the ball to the moon!!

Bonus: The FC Wall Trick

Notice players lying down behind the wall during free kicks on TV? That’s in FC 24 now. Just control a player, move ’em behind the wall with the left stick and watch them chill on the ground. Need ’em back in action? Use the right stick to pick ’em, and the left one to move ’em out.

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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