Single handedly the most important area of FIFA 15 lies in its passing. Last year, EA messed up the slick passing that saw sweeping passages of play result in spectacular team worked goals make way for overpowered crossing and one man team performances. This year, passing is back and better than ever. The first touch feature has been toned down and while ping pong passing is still an issue, it does take more skill than before to spray the ball around like Italian maestro Andrea Pirlo. The AI in FIFA 15 encourages passing triangles and using this system will result in open chance shots and goals. It's natural to chase the ball and if you can merge this with the previous point of conserving the sprint button, you will infuriate opponents and win 9 times out of 10. Work your way up the pitch in triangles, set up runs and look for openings. If you feel like you're about to be closed down, simply spread the ball around and then set up a new triangle. It's simple in theory and really works. The amount of FIFA players who don't actually play real football will never understand this concept and will continue to abuse superstar players and sprint around the pitch diving into tackles as they become frustrated, especially if you're a goal or two up and still working the ball well.
Barry O' Halloran has been a whatculture writer for the last two years and having recently graduated, now plans on writing about games & movies until his hands fall off. Follow him on twitter!
