VIDEO: FIFA 12: Goalkeeper

Control the goalkeeper in FIFA 12

• There are several ways to control the goalkeeper in FIFA 12. You can play the "Be-a-Pro: Goalkeeper" mode, in which you are only the goalkeeper or in tricky situations in the middle of the game you can quickly slip into the role of the goalkeeper.

• If dangerous situations arise in a game, you can take control of the goalkeeper by pressing the Select button (Back button). When the situation has been resolved, switch back to the field players by pressing the Select button (Back button) again.

• Another way to neutralize dangerous game situations is to get the goalkeeper out. In FIFA 12, you can use the Y button (Xbox 360, PS3: triangle button) to get the goalkeeper out.

• The latter then runs towards the opponent in possession of the ball and tries to take the ball from him or to stop it. The goalkeeper uses his hand for this inside the penalty area. If he runs out of the penalty area, the keeper unpacks the tackle, for which there can be a card.

Tips for controlling the goalkeeper

Here you can find out how to control the goalkeeper and get a few tips so that you can hold confidently:

• Actually, this is very simple, you move with the left analog stick and you can hold the balls in this way. Just push in the direction the ball is going and the goalkeeper will jump.

• However, there are a few more control options than just blunt movements of the goalkeeper. With the B button (Xbox 360, PS3: square button) the goalkeeper throws himself on the floor and can hold flat balls better. But don't forget to point the left analog stick in the right direction as well.

• For tall balls, you can do the same with the A button (Xbox 360, PS3: X button). This is intended for beautiful flight parades. No matter how you hold, timing is very important and always pay attention to where you are.

• There are a few useful tips that you should keep in mind to help you get used to being a goalkeeper. If you play as a goalkeeper, you can turn various aids on or off under game settings which can make it easier for you to hold (position indicator, TW-ball track, TW-Ball trajectory display).

• There is also a help under the controller settings that can be switched on and off, the "parade help". There are three setting options that have different effects on the goalkeeping game ("Semi", "With help" and "Manual").

Now that you have the basic principle and a few tips for the goalkeeping game FIFA If you have 12, it means practice, practice, practice so that you can become a really good goalkeeper.