The Complete Guide to Dominating Volta Local Multiplayer in FIFA 22

As a long-time FIFA player and Volta Football enthusiast, few gaming experiences thrill me more than gathering friends for intense, high-flying street soccer showdowns on the same couch.

Mastering Volta’s local multiplayer requires skill, strategy and an understanding of its fast-paced 5v5 format. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to organize killer Volta sessions and emerge victorious when playing locally against rivals.

Local Multiplayer Basics: Squads, Players and Game Modes

Volta supports 1v1 to 5v5 matches with up to 4 human players on the same console, according to EA’s FIFA 22 game modes guide. If you have fewer than 10 available spots, AI bots fill remaining squad positions. You have two primary options for local competition or cooperation:

• Volta Squads: Promotion/relegation team battles
• Volta Arcade: Wide range of 3v3 mini-games

I’ll cover specifics on gameplay formats, mechanics and tips for each mode in the sections below. First, let’s overview the basics for organizing local multiplayer.

Setting Up a Match

Preparing a Volta session with friends is simple. Just follow these steps:

1. Start FIFA 22 and enter Volta Football
2. Select Play with Friends (Volta Squads) or Play Locally (Volta Arcade)
3. Choose squad type – Player Lock lets you control a single player
4. Pick teams, kits, stadium and match options
5. Invite friends (signed into console accounts) to fill open squad spots
6. Get the party started!

You can customize matches across a variety of options like match length, game speed, scoring formats and squad handicaps to create your ideal local multiplayer experience.

Picking Your Squad

Choosing your squad wisely is hugely important when competing locally. As the old adage says: strength in numbers. Some players new to Volta make the crucial mistake of prioritizing their personal player rating over squad chemistry and attributes.

Volta Squads: Cooperative Squad Play with Promotion & Relegation

Volta Squads pits teams against each other in 5v5 matches featuring promotion and relegation mechanics similar to football league seasons. Climb the ladder by winning matches while avoiding demotion if you struggle.

Here are insights into excelling at Volta Squads:

Formations, Chemistry & Metagame Strategy

Ideally, build squads with 80+ chemistry for maximum impact. Analyzing the most used Volta Squads on FUTWIZ reveals 352 is currently the most popular formation thanks likely to its balance across defense, midfield and attack.

However, a 4231 formation has recently emerged in the Volta metagame as a counter to 352‘s weakness defending against speedy wingers. Choosing the right formation is a vital strategic decision when playing locally!

Key Positions & Attributes

Regardless of main formation, certain Volta player types strengthen squads tremendously:

• Anchor (CB): Strong, tank-like players excel at this position to win physical battles with Attackers desperate to push the pace.

• Producer (CM): All-around talented midfielder keeping play flowing to the wings and strikers. I use an 85-rated Producer as the cornerstone of my squad‘s build-up play.

• Pacey Wingers: Volta’s close confines means most goals come from beating defenders wide and hammering crosses to Attackers — rapid Infiltrators and Speedsters dominate out wide.

Knowing top player types and attributes for each squad spot gives you an instant edge over less prepared opponents.

Mastering Gameplay

Given Volta‘s lightning pace and obstacle-filled pitches, maintaining squad shape is paramount for defending and building attacks. Rush the opposition recklessly and you’ll open gaps for pacey counters. Sit too deep and you surrender control.

Patience in passing build-up also pays dividends. Wait for wingers and fullbacks to overlap upfield before poking incisive passes into channels rather than forcing low percentage through balls from midfield. This stretches defenses wide, yields scoring chances or draws fouls in dangerous positions for lethal set pieces.

Through hundreds of competitive Volta matches, these gameplay tactics have helped me earn promotion to Division 1 consistently:

• Maintain squad structure, spacing and discipline
• Build patiently; avoid risky passes from midfield
• Create 2v1 scenarios wide to isolate fullbacks
• Cross early to Attackers making back post runs
• Time tackles well; use Second Defender to double team

Mastering Volta means blending skill moves like the Bolasie Spin and Roulette with intelligence recognizing scenarios where simpler passes or body feints work best. Take chances when they appear but avoid chaos.

Even when enjoying Volta with friends rather than hardcore competition, implementing structured gameplay as outlined here conveys major advantages.

Volta Arcade: Diverse Mini-Games for 2v2 & 3v3 Play

Volta Arcade provides awesome variety via nine intense mini-game formats including 2v2 and 3v3 options:

2v2 Modes

• Team Play: Chain passes and moves for score multipliers
• Bucket Ball: Chip balls into opponents’ suspended bucket
• Team Keepaway: Maintain possession
• Wall Ball: Volley ball against wall to score

3v3 Modes

• Team Play: Display chemistry linking passes and skill moves
• Rush: Battle to score goals
• Cage Ball: Guide ball through cage gaps into net
• Corner Scramble: Attack loose balls in box after corners

Arcade’s diversity and quicker match times make it perfect for casual local sessions. While winning derives from similar principles of spacing, defense and opportunistic attacks as the full Volta experience, Standout skill moves also take center stage.

Pulling off Combos, Stall Touches and advanced maneuvers during Team Keepaway or Bucket Ball dazzles friends while racking up points. Even games like Wall Ball where goals come mostly from hammering airborne volleys reward showboaters able to relish those precious extra seconds maneuvering under lofted passes.

And if you lose a heartbreaker on corner scrambles in stoppage time, revenge awaits only minutes away in another wild mini-game!

Tips for Organizing Unforgettable Volta Sessions

While Volta Squads and Arcade supply endless entertainment on their own, taking a DIY approach enhances the experience even further. Brainstorming new house rules, stat tracking methods or custom squad draft formats is half the fun.

Here are a few ideas for organizing next-level local multiplayer Volta events:

• Super Squads Draft: Snake-style draft like Fantasy Football allowing friends to build ultra teams blending their best playing styles

• 5v5 Tournaments: Crowning an ultimate Volta champion over the course of a knockout cup competition spread across multiple gaming sessions

• Volta Idols: Giving skilled friends three attempts to pull off specific skill combos with other players scoring creativity and execution

• Legacy Leaderboards: Tracking goals, MOTM awards and other stats adds long-running bragging rights

The core game delivers endless enjoyment, but getting creative with offline events and friends unlocks Volta’s true maximum potential for fun. Embrace the diy spirit!

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize: Volta Supremacy Awaits

While Volta provides a gateway to football glory for FIFA fans lacking the skills or patience to excel in heavyweight modes like FUT Champs and Division Rivals, thriving against friends offline still demands precision teamwork and individual brilliance.

With the blueprint above for squad building, gameplay mastery and organizing dynamic Volta hangouts, cementing dominance over fellow local enthusiasts remains well within reach. Sound tactics merged with showboating flair is the recipe for establishing street cred as the neighborhood’s Volta football kingpin.

Now grab some mates, pick a flashy kit, power up the PlayStation and go stake your claim! Conquering the Volta domain awaits.