Article: While the default Assisted controls are good for getting a handle on how the game plays, you lose a lot of control and finesse. Switch to manual controls to enable complete control over your players. This allows for better and more dynamic ball-handling, as well as more effective defense. Although its tempting, try to avoid jumping online as soon as possible. There are a lot of good players out there, and if you don't practice a little bit you're going to get stomped. Play an offline season to get used to the controls, and use Practice Mode to practice formations, corner kicks, and penalty kicks. Practice mode is also a great way to practice your offensive footwork. When you're first getting started online, you're going to need all the help you can get. Use one of the more powerful teams as you get used to playing against other opponents.  Barcelona, Man. U., AC Milan, and Real Madrid Once you get a feel for the game, avoid using these teams as they are viewed by many other players as "cheap". During your first few online games, focus on defending the other player and denying goals. You can work on offense later, but a good defense wins games. Passing is incredibly important in online games, as you're likely to face much stiffer defense than against a computer opponent. Don't bring the ball up the same side of the pitch every time. Avoid going to the same player for every play. Fake doing one thing and then do another. One of the keys to winning an online game is to constantly keep your opponent guessing. This goes for taking shots as well. Don't always use the same strength or shot type. Vary it up to keep your opponent's defenders on their toes. You can modify your shot type by using the shoulder buttons on your controller. Use different shots for different situations. A chance to score can be a rare opportunity in FIFA, so you'll want to ensure that you give yourself the best opportunity that you can get. There are a few factors to keep in mind before lining your shot up:  Space - taking a contested shot will rarely work in your favor. Make sure that there is clear space in front of your player. Range - Try to make sure you're inside the box before shooting. Taking a shot from the midfield line is a recipe for disaster. Angle - If you're too far down on either side of the field, you will have a very small angle that you can make a shot in. You'll be better off crossing to one of your teammates. If you have a particularly tall striker, send more balls to him at head level. If your opponent has good dribbling skills, make sure to take advantage of that and try to juke your opponents. Try to avoid running players all over the pitch on offense and defense. Let the formation do the work, and switch to the best player for the situation and spot. Take some time to figure out the strengths and weaknesses of all the teams that your opponent can choose from. Knowing which players they're likely to favor can help you set up your defense and shut down their stars. If you're serious about your FIFA rank, warming up offline will help you get into the flow without jeopardizing your online game. Play a quick match to get your legs back, and then head online to find a real opponent. Use the offline game to practice and tricks or plays you've been thinking about implementing in your online games.

What is a summary?
Use manual controls. Practice offline first. Choose a good team. Focus on defense first. Make smart passes. Change up your tactics. Don't waste shots. Play to you player's strengths. Stick to your formation. Learn the teams. Play an offline game every day before playing online.