Defense wins matches. Here is how to stop Ronaldinho, Torres, or Rooney using only your left hand.

Before you can execute a bicycle kick or a tactical offside trap, you must memorize the default key bindings. While FIFA 09 allows for customization, the default settings are designed to mimic the face buttons of an Xbox 360 controller. Learning this layout helps you understand the logic behind the controls.

This guide covers the default layout, advanced mechanics, and specific tips for pulling off world-class moves without a controller.

Here is the essay on the evolution, mechanics, and legacy of the keyboard controls in

You can change your team's mentality and formation on the fly using numeric keys:

Scoring on keyboard in FIFA 09 requires rhythm. You cannot "flick" the stick; you must tap keys precisely.

keys handled player movement, while the mouse cursor dictated the direction and power of passes and shots.

Hate the default layout? Want to swap "E" for "Shift" for sprint? Here is how: