FIFA 22 has finally been released, sending fans of the popular sports franchise into a frenzy as they jump into this title and figure out the best way to optimize their play strategy, make the best Ultimate Team, and everything else along the same lines. If these games weren't addictive enough as is, then FIFA 22 also sports a Volta Mode that emulates the success of the popular FIFA Street games that people absolutely adored.
Playing street football with some of the greatest icons in the sport is extremely addictive, with the game mode being a breath of fresh air from the usual grandiose FIFA gameplay everyone is already familiar with. People who wish to ace Volta Mode would do well to keep the following points in mind to enhance their experience in this mode.
Updated on May 5, 2022 by Ritwik Mitra: FIFA 22 continues a long-standing tradition of annual soccer video game releases that have people from all over the world absolutely hooked. The variety of game modes and the near-fanatical following of soccer all over the world have practically guaranteed success for these games. From Career Mode to Ultimate Team — FIFA has entire generations hooked on its competitive gameplay.
Volta Football is one such mode that brings back the spirit of FIFA Street back once again, which is pretty welcome. Playing games of street football all the way to official Futsal matches can be quite engaging and here are some tips that players should be aware of to help them master this mode in FIFA 22.
10 Keep Control Of The Game
A match of Volta tends to be pretty hectic, with goals going in on either side at the drop of a hat. It's a huge part of what makes this mode entertaining and a breath of fresh air from a regular game of FIFA. However, players who want to seal victory in these games need to still take things pretty seriously, especially when it comes to the flow of the game.
Getting caught in position is a guaranteed recipe for disaster. After all, defense can turn into attack in the blink of an eye during a match of Volta. Staying calm in possession and figuring out the best passes that can be made goes a long way in making these matches more bearable and for players to sustain a pretty decent lead.
9 Pass The Ball Around Constantly
Staying static on the ball is a surefire way to get tackled and lose the ball. Volta doesn't spare players who are indecisive on the ball, and an opponent that is adept at pressing will make these players pay. So, when in doubt, it's always good to just pass the ball to a teammate in space before getting besieged by a series of tackles.
Smooth and fluid passing goes a long way in making the game easier to read and frustrate the opponent as well. It might seem like a boring way to play the game, but it doesn't need to be — the player needs to just move the ball around and wait for a space to open up, unleashing a deadly through ball that can almost always lead to a goal.
8 Don't Make Too Many Risky Plays
Players would obviously want to show a more flamboyant side to their game during a match of Volta. The comparisons to FIFA Street make the need for showboating almost necessary... But this can spell disaster if players are just randomly pressing buttons instead of actually knowing when to show some skills.
Losing a ball multiple times due to careless plays and errors is a death sentence for a player's chances of securing victory. While players don't need to be completely safe, a bit of restraint will go a long way in securing the win with ease.
7 Keep Shots Grounded
The biggest thing to keep in mind when it comes to Volta mode is that the goal is not as big as the player might assume. This makes it important to manage the power of shots so that players blast them to kingdom come with no results whatsoever.
This is especially true in-game modes with only two or three players per team since the goal is nothing more than a small opening where only grounded balls can enter. This makes it important to keep shots grounded at all times so that the chances of it getting converted into a goal are higher.
6 Intercept As Many Passes As Possible
Given the small play area of most Volta games, it's only a given that most players would want to dribble around and make short, concise passes to break down the opposition. This is where players need to get the upper hand and try to intercept as many passes as possible.
Quickly nabbing the ball is a beneficial situation in any football game, but this is especially imperative in Volta mode. By quickly turning over possession in the player's favor, they can take their opponent by surprise and unleash a lethal counterattack with deadly results!
5 Lob Passes So That They Don't Get Intercepted
Of course, players aren't the only person who can intercept the opposition's pass and leave them in a tight spot. The same can happen to the player, leading them to frantically defend at a moment's notice so that they don't concede a cheap and frustrating goal.
The best solution to prevent this issue would be to negate the possibility of their passes being intercepted at all. As long as both the player's players are on opposing ends of the play area, they should lob and chip their passes so that they don't get caught by a wayward foot that's planted by the opposition.
4 Try And Keep Great Finishers In The Team
While there's no denying the fact that defending is one of the crucial aspects of Volta, keep in mind that Volta modes are generally very high-scoring games where most people would want to make their offense as efficient as possible. This is why players need great finishers in their team who can convert most chances with ease.
Taking big teams with amazing attacks lets players enjoy a huge advantage, as a result. While it's not the worst thing in the world to keep a defender in the team as well, reserve this decision only when playing with three or more players in each team.
3 Learning And Using Skills Efficiently Is Very Useful
Using skills in FIFA is a great way to tackle opposing players with one player instead of having to pass around to find another opening. However, skills aren't easy to pull off, and players need to spend quite some time memorizing these skills so that they can actually rely on them in a game.
Learning these skill moves can be hugely beneficial when it comes to securing victory in a game of normal football, but is even more useful in Volta mode. Whipping out these skills when the opponent least expects it will almost certainly guarantee an opening for a goal.
2 Teamwork Is The Key To Victory
This applies to pretty much every game in FIFA, but teamwork is especially important in Volta. Unless the player is a master of dribbling, it can be really challenging to use just one player to break through the defensive lines and score a goal in this mode.
This makes it important to make the most of other players in one's team and synchronize their passing so that they can create more openings. Aside from this, keeping the team's shape intact is also critical to leak as few goals as possible.
1 Using The Walls To One's Benefit Is Highly Recommended
Of course, Volta mode would be incomplete without a few unique moves that can only be pulled off in a game of street football. This is where the walls that cover the play area come into effect.
Without any out-of-bounds settings in the game — unless the player activates it, that is — using the walls all around the map to the player's advantage is a must. By making the most of this play area, players will ensure that their movements are smooth, silky... And stylish as well.
FIFA 22 was released on September 26, 2021, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.