PES 2018: convert free kicks - how it works

PES 18: Swing free kicks past the wall

Taking a free kick with full force will not result in a goal at PES 2018. Instead, this usually ends up in losing the ball in the opposite grandstand. So give the shot a little vigor to circulate the ball past the wall.
Put your shooter in the ideal position for this. The finish line should be slightly outside the right or left outer post. Charge the shot indicator to about a quarter, press [R2] and move the stick in the direction of the goal. You can also try that with a little less power to get the ball flat in the corner.
The distance for such shots should not be too far from the goal. If the distance is greater than 25 meters, other variants are better.

Everyone knows the incredible free kicks of a David Beckham or a Cristiano Ronaldo, which place the leather from a great distance with great precision in the opposing cross corner. Such standards are also possible in PES 18, although they require a little practice.
The shot power indicator and the alignment of the finish line are the two key parameters. Align the free kick shooter so that the outside man of the wall is in line with the outside pole. Do not bring the shot power indicator higher than 60 percent. The closer, the less power you need. Shoot and move the stick minimally to give the ball a little spin.
The executing player should have appropriate skills to implement such a standard. Superstars of the top clubs, but also a few professionals from subclass teams with high free kick strengths are offered here.

If there is no player in your team with these skills, the indirect free kick is the best alternative. Here, the ball is not immediately shot on goal, but placed on a teammate. The advantage of this is that that player can pull in full speed and thus give the ball a dangerously high speed.
Call up a teammate with [L2] (possibly a different button, depending on the assignment). Instead of the shot, you now match the player present. With this you can now pull off immediately or put a flank into the 16er to put your center forward in the spotlight.
As with all variants, the following also applies here: there is no surefire way of doing things that always works. But once you get a feel for the free kicks, nothing is impossible.

Further helpful tips and tricks for PES 2018 can be found on the next page.