THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

Here's one simple shift that changes everything:

Stop watching your attackers.

Start watching the defender.

Why?

Because your opponent can only manually control one defender at a time.

So being aware of that selected defender and what he does will allow you to completely counter your opponent.

Do these issues sound familiar to you?

- your passes often get intercepted
- you see possible through balls but get tackled before you can pass
- you get under pressure right after your first touch

If yes, you will experience an entirely different game by shifting your focus to the defender.

Follow this simple rule to start:

- Defender covers the passing option --> stay calm and keep dribbling
- Defender tries to attack the ball --> pass quickly to escape the pressure

Once you get good at this, you'll be a nightmare to defend because you never lose a ball anymore.

Wanna see some examples? Then simply check out my free detailed guide here: bit.ly/watch-the-defender

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THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

Scanning is one of the most underrated skills in FC 26.

I see it in the gameplay analysis of our community members all the time...

- Getting pressured on the first touch
- Passing into a defender
- Not seeing a great passing opportunity
- Not defending an obvious run

All these issues come from not scanning enough and therefore not getting important information.

In order to improve, work on actively looking for information as much as possible.

Specifically scan at these key moments:

- While a pass is traveling (Identify pressure and next options early)
- After your first touch (Confirm space and adjust your decision)
- When you have space on the ball (Lift your focus and spot attackers + defenders)

Good decisions come from early information.

If you often feel rushed, it’s usually because you scanned too late.

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THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

If you’re a beginner in FC 26, here’s what to learn first:

Not skill combos.

Not any crazy tactics.

Start with these 3 fundamentals:

Solid defending
- Always take away the most dangerous option first
- Practice calm switching
- In every situation control a defender that has impact

Clean build-up
- Simple passes with good preparation
- Controlled touches, shielding the ball from defenders with your body naturally
- Create movement with L1+X / LB + Y passes

Clean finishing
- Choose the right finish
- Prepare the shot properly before powering up

Most beginners struggle because they try to play too advanced too early.

Looking for help on your way to the intermediate level? Then our FC 26 beginner course is perfectly tailored to your needs!

It brings in-depth explanations, the right drills to practice and hands-on tips to apply your new knowledge in actual games.

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THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

You try to dribble and then...

...a defender just runs into you and bullies you off the ball.

Every single time. Don't worry though, this is an issue for many players.

And there's ways to counter the physical pressure.

Here's 4 ways to not get bullied by defenders anymore:

- Take your first touch into space away from defenders
- Dribble safely by moving the left stick in a way that keeps your body between the ball and the defender
- Play first time passes when in a tight spot to avoid physical contact at all
- Use the ball roll skillmove to control the ball away from defenders

You might say that you're already doing these things and they're not working.

If that's the case, you're not doing them correctly and leaving the ball open more than you think.

Watch our free video tutorial on these tips and then clip a couple of moments where you lose the ball and compare: bit.ly/counter-defender-pressure

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THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

I recently had an amazing experience.

I went from creator to learner.

See, I've been doing FC tutorial content since 2013 and went out on a mission to help players improve their game and enjoy playing more.

Last week though... the tables turned.

I joined a beach volleyball improvement community (my passion atm).

Why am I telling you that?

Because it reminded me very clearly why communities matter so much.

For the past 3 years in the sport, I coached myself. Watching tons of youtube guides, matches, my own games etc.

Not bad, but already one week in the community added so much value:

- Amazing knowledge from a much better and more experienced coach
- Motivation to keep working hard
- Accountability to actually set super specific goals and work towards them
- The social aspect of sharing your passion, learnings and goals with others
- Supporting someone that works hard to create such a space for my passion

You might think as an experienced coach I would be able to do these things on my own.

But that's not how us humans work. We thrive in communities.

So if you're looking for an FC community that:

- Improves you at the game
- Allow you to share your passion with other like minded players
- Motivates you and holds you accountable on your goals
- Supports our work and dedication to the FC space

Then from my heart I recommend you to join our community and become a part of it. TaZz, Jedijaster and myself all work hard for the entire year to provide you guys with the best content, analysis, motivation, feedback and community out there.

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1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 20

THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

I coached my client Zack from Division 7 to Division 2.

And honestly, I think many people still underestimate how powerful coaching in FC can be.

In real sports, nobody questions coaching.

If you play volleyball, football, tennis - you have a coach.
Someone who watches you, corrects you, gives structure, builds habits.

But in gaming, people hesitate.

“Why would I get coaching for a game?”

Here’s why:

Most players don’t see their own mistakes.

In Zack's case, we identified:

- Poor defensive positioning
- Missed opportunities to create movement in build-up
- Inefficient finishing habits

Zack is a fast learner, so he improved massively within weeks.

- Conceded less goals
- Way more fluid buildup
- Scoring a ton

I understand that not everyone takes FC that seriously and if you don't wanna spend money to improve at it, that's totally fine.

But if you are serious about improving and you wanna be better at your hobby and have more fun at the same time, then I strongly encourage you to consider coaching.

If traditional sports benefit from coaching - why wouldn’t competitive gaming?

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1 week ago | [YT] | 49

THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

70% of my coaching clients have this issue...

...which means you probably have it too!

I'm talking about bad finishing. Let's be honest...


... there is nothing more frustrating than not scoring your chances and then losing to a couple of goals from the opponent.

And no, it's not his keeper saving everything. It's YOU missing your chances.

In order to help you fix that, I've made our latest finishing meta breakdown FREELY available for a limited time.

This guide will show you how to turn every finish into a 90%+ scoring chance.

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 66

THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

The Future Star Academy Evo seems incredible and we are getting a second EVO chance this Friday. Which position combination are you going for?
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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

THE GUIDE - FC 26 Tutorials, Tips & Tricks!

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