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Learn FIFA 2008 Tricks

22 Jul 2008

To become a truly great FIFA 2008 player, you'll need to eventually master those tricky skill moves. With this guide, you can easily learn FIFA 2008 tricks and skills and then give your friends a master-class in football wizardry!

The first move we're going to look at is the Blanco Hop. It's easy to achieve, but not many players are even aware of it.

You'll already be familiar with the slide tackle - when a player slides along the ground to get the ball. If you're controlling the ball, it's hard to avoid an opponent's slide tackle. Even if your opponent fouls you, play is broken up and their defence then has time to regroup. With the Blanco Hop, you can turn the fact the opponent is sliding along the ground into an advantage - and leave them for dead while you scamper away with the ball!

So, how do you do a Blanco Hop? Well, first you need complete control of the ball - tap L1 to stop with the ball at your feet. When your opponent rushes in an attempts a slide tackle, hold down the left trigger (L2). Keeping it pressed down and move the right stick - you'll flip the ball up and jump over the sliding player. It might look like you stagger a bit, but event then you'll still have a good head start on your opponent.

The second trick we're going to learn is the Rainbow Kick - this isn't quite as easy as the Blanco Hop to master.

What is the Rainbow Kick? Well, if you stand with the ball between your feet on the ground, you can use leg to roll the ball onto the back of your other leg. Then you can flick the ball over your head with that leg, so that it lands neatly in front of you. Easy, eh?

This FIFA 2008 trick is hard - and you need a highly skilled player to do it successfully. The mechanics are actually pretty simple: hold down L2 and then move the right stick back once, then forward twice. When you do this, your opponent will helpfully stop dead and admire your skill! This means you gain a bit of ground over them thanks to your wizardry and the element of surprise.

So, get practising - if you can learn FIFA 2008 tricks before your friends, you'll be able to amaze them on the field with your new-found skills.




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