David Beckham Soccer
For the PlayStation
Training Mode FAQ
By Ryan Harrison
rharrisonfaqs(at)gmail.com
Last Revised: 01 January 2006
Version 1.1
This document is Copyright (c)2005-2006 Ryan Harrison
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Table of Contents
1. Version History
2. Training Mode FAQ
3. Credits
4. Legal Disclaimer
5. Contacting Me
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1. Version History
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Version 1.1 - 01 January 2006 - Changed the format a tiny bit and updated
the copyright.
Version 1.0 - 03 February 2005 - The first version of this in-depth FAQ,
which entirely covers the Training Mode
version of DB Soccer.
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2. Training Mode FAQ
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[ YOUTH PLAYER ] -------------------------------------------------------------
The Youth Player Training mode is basically learning all the simple moves that
there are to use in DB Soccer - the simple skills of Shooting, Passing,
Defending, Crossing, Corners and Free Kicks. Here, this section looks at each
of these exercises and the different tests you do in each of them.
Shooting
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Information: The aim of this game is to hit the flashing panels in the goal.
Aim your shot using the directional button.
Exercise 1
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The goal has all panels lit, and you're in front of it.
Hints and Tips: Press Square and you'll knock it in. Nothing's easier.
Exercise 2
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The goal has the left-hand panels lit. You're at the edge of the
penalty box, facing the right end of the goal.
Hints and Tips: Move up and left, and while holding the same buttons on the
Control Pad, hit Square to shoot and at should go towards
the red panels on the left.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The goal has the right-hand panels lit. You're at the edge of the
penalty box, facing the left end of the goal.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as you did in the last exercise, just go up and
right this time.
Exercise 4
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The two bottom panels are lit. You're outside the penalty box, a
little to the right of in front of the goal.
Hints and Tips: Get yourself in line with the goal and hold Up and shoot
when you're about next to the penalty spot.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The two top panels are lit. You're outside the penalty box, a
little to the left of in front of the goal.
Hints and Tips: As usual, get in line with the goal and run up to the
penalty spot. To shoot the ball upwards, press Square and
then quickly hold Down on the Control Pad. It should go in,
but it may take a few attempts if you're not used to this.
Passing
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Information: The aim of this game is to pass the ball successfully five times.
Exercise 1
Time: 20 seconds
Scenario: Several other players surround you. You can pass the ball to any
of them.
Hints and Tips: Easy. Pass the ball with X, and hold the direction of the
other players. If they are off-screen, look for the red
markers on the edge of the screen pointing in their
direction.
Exercise 2
Time: 15 seconds
Scenario: The same as last time, only a little more spaced out.
Hints and Tips: This exercise is hardly any more difficult, you just have
five seconds less and the players are more spaced out.
String your passes effectively and you'll easily pass this.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The same as last time, only even more spaced out.
Hints and Tips: Less time with more space, so just make sure to keep all
your passes well stringed and make sure they always come to
a player, because if you fail to receive a pass, you waste
valuable time.
Exercise 4
Time: 15 seconds
Scenario: You are surrounded by other players, some with yellow bibs, some
with red. You must pass to yellow-bibbed players and keep the
ball away from the opposition (the players with red bibs).
Hints and Tips: It's quite easy if you pass the ball to one player then
quickly pass it back to the player who passed it to them.
If a red-bibbed player comes close, pass it to someone who
is a decent distance away and continue this routine.
Exercise 5
Time: 20 seconds
Scenario: The same as last time, only a little more spaced out.
Hints and Tips: Use the one-two method described in exercise 4 and you
won't go wrong. More players come towards you quickly, so
try long-range passes if you get surrounded. You have a
little more time, but it's a bit trickier, so keep these
points well in mind.
Defending
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Information: In this game you must clear the ball past the blue markers and up
the field out of danger.
Exercise 1
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The ball comes flying in from the left side of the field.
Hints and Tips: When the ball comes to you, you can collect it then shoot
it away with Square, or you can header/volley it with
Triangle when it flies towards the player, but sometimes
you might miss it and the opposition could score.
Exercise 2
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The ball comes flying in from the right side of the field.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as what was described in Exercise 1.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The ball comes flying in from the centre of the field.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as what was described in Exercise 1.
Exercise 4
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The ball comes flying in from the left side of the penalty box.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as what was described in Exercise 1.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The ball comes flying in from the right side of the penalty box.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as what was described in Exercise 1.
Crossing
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Information: The aim of this game is to cross the ball into the box and score.
You must hit a flashing panel.
Exercise 1
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are on the left side of the penalty box. All panels in the
goal are lit.
Hints and Tips: Make sure you press Triangle to cross the ball when you are
behind the yellow markers. When it comes in towards a
teammate, use Square to volley it into the net.
Exercise 2
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are on the right side of the penalty box. The panels on the
left side of the goal are lit.
Hints and Tips: Cross it in again, and when the teammate gets it, press
Down and Left to knock it into the specified area.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are on the left side of the penalty box. The panels on the
right side of the goal are lit.
Hints and Tips: Do the same again, just hold Up and Right when you receive
the cross to volley it into the specified area.
Exercise 4
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are on the right side of the penalty box. The panels on the
bottom of the goal are lit.
Hints and Tips: Cross it in, and have a teammate collect it (there are
members of an opposing side as well). Use a gentle tap with
Square and it'll roll in. Don't shoot it on the bounce, as
it may hit the top panels rather than the bottom ones.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are on the left side of the penalty box. The panels on the
top of the goal are lit.
Hints and Tips: Do the same, and when a teammate receives, press Square and
hold Up to shoot upwards. This can prove tricky and may
take a few tries to get it to a teammate and to line up for
the shot, but don't give up!
Corners
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Information: The aim of this game is to take the corner and then score. You
must hit a flashing panel.
Exercise 1
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are at the left corner. Four other players stand around the
penalty box.
Hints and Tips: Believe it or not, it actually IS possible to score direct
from a corner in this game, and you can do it here! But, it
doesn't count since the shot is behind the markers. But it
is sweet to try out though. Anyway, hit Circle or X to take
the corner kick to the player with the specified marker
above their head, then hit Square and a direction to knock
it into the net.
Exercise 2
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are at the right corner. The left side of the goal is lit.
Hints and Tips: Again, press Circle or X to take the corner to one of the
nearby players, and when they receive it, hold Down and
Left and press Square to shoot it into the red panels.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are at the left corner. The right side of the goal is lit.
Hints and Tips: Do the same again, this time hold Up and Right when you
receive it to shoot it into the lit side of the goal.
Exercise 4
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are at the right corner. The bottom of the goal is lit.
Hints and Tips: Use Circle or X, then when the player receives it, a hit of
Square will make it roll through the bottom panels.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are at the left corner. The top of the goal is lit.
Hints and Tips: You should aim with the direction guide and press Square to
kick it this time, though. Watch out as there are other
players that try to knock the ball out of play. Line the
shot up and press Down and hold Square to knock the ball
high.
Free Kicks
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Information: The aim of this game is to hit a flashing panel from a free kick -
either directly or via another player.
Exercise 1
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: You are directly in front of the goal. All panels are lit.
Hints and Tips: Press Square and it goes in. Easy!
Exercise 2
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: You are at the left edge of the penalty box. The right-hand
panels on the goal are lit.
Hints and Tips: Just move the guide a little more to the right so that it
is leading into the red panels. Shoot and it should go in.
Exercise 3
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: You are at the right edge of the penalty box. The left-hand
panels on the goal are lit.
Hints and Tips: Do the same, just aim in the other direction.
Exercise 4
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: You are in front of the goal outside the penalty box. The top
right panel of the goal is lit.
Hints and Tips: It can be quite tricky to aim this perfectly but you want
the guide to end just at the top of the panel. Don't shoot
too hard or it may thwack the crossbar. A bit of practise
and you'll get this - it's not as hard as it looks.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are at the right edge of the penalty box. An opposing player
is in front of the goal. Other players stand nearby, to the left.
All panels are lit.
Hints and Tips: Don't try to score directly here. Instead, pass it to the
player with 'X' above their head, and when they receive the
pass, volley it upwards into the net.
[ RESERVE PLAYER ] -----------------------------------------------------------
After you have passed all the skills in the Youth Player category of DB Soccer
you are able to train for Reserve Player. Each of the skills you learn in this
mode are more advanced versions of what you learned in Youth Player mode.
Penalties
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Information: In this game you must hit a flashing panel from the penalty spot
and beat the goalkeeper.
Exercise 1
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: All panels are lit.
Hints and Tips: I find the best direction to aim is bottom left, so hold
Down and Left. You shoot harder when you hold Square longer
as well. Of course you can aim anywhere else, just pray the
keeper doesn't save!
Exercise 2
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: The left panels are lit.
Hints and Tips: Again, aim bottom left.
Exercise 3
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: The right panels are lit.
Hints and Tips: Aim bottom right.
Exercise 4
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: The top left panel is lit.
Hints and Tips: Aim top left and make a decent hard shot. Hope the keeper
doesn't save. Don't hold Square too long or it'll hit the
crossbar; about a second should do it.
Exercise 5
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: The top right panel is lit.
Hints and Tips: Aim top right and hold Square for about a second, and hope
the keeper doesn't save, and it should be a goal.
Advanced Free Kicks
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Information: Score from a free kick, making sure you hit a flashing panel.
Exercise 1
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: You are at the edge of the penalty box. A wall of players are on
the keeper's line. The right side of the goal is lit.
Hints and Tips: Aim the guide high over the wall and at the top right panel
and it'll go in if it's done right.
Exercise 2
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: You are at the edge of the penalty box. A wall of players are on
the keeper's line. The left side of the goal is lit.
Hints and Tips: Do the same again, but aim for the top left.
Exercise 3
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: The same as exercise 1, but the wall is closer to you.
Hints and Tips: Aim the guide at the edge of the net. It might take
practise, but isn't too much harder than exercise 1.
Exercise 4
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: The same as exercise 2, but the wall is closer to you.
Hints and Tips: See the tips for exercise 3, just do it at the other side.
Exercise 5
Time: 5 seconds
Scenario: You are a bit further out. The wall is quite close to you. The
keeper guards the net. All panels are lit.
Hints and Tips: Remember Beckham's great free kick against Columbia in
1998? You'll want to do the same thing here. Aim the guide
to go over the wall and land on the edge of the left box in
the bottom corner. Shoot, and watch it fly in beautifully!
Tackling
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Information: In this game you must tackle the opposition player then clear the
ball past the blue markers. Be careful not to foul the player or
you will fail!
Exercise 1
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Two players advance towards you head on.
Hints and Tips: Simply charge at them and use X to rob them of the ball
when you're standing next to them. Then, when you have
possession, shoot it to the left, past the markers.
Exercise 2
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Four players advance towards you head on.
Hints and Tips: They may pass as they approach, so be prepared. Otherwise,
just do the same as you did in Exercise 1.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The same as exercise 2, but the markers are closer.
Hints and Tips: You have less room to clear the ball, but it won't prove
much tougher than before.
Exercise 4
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You start next to the player with the ball.
Hints and Tips: This guy will instantly charge at goal, and you're the only
guy to stop him, so quickly charge at him and take the ball
before he shoots for goal! Shoot it past the markers with
Square.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The same as exercise 4, but there are two defenders and two
attackers.
Hints and Tips: Quite easier, just quickly charge, tackle, perhaps pass if
you need to, and deflect it over the markers.
Long Range Shooting
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Information: Score from outside the yellow markers, ensuring you hit a flashing
panel.
Exercise 1
Time: 15 seconds
Scenario: You are standing between the halfway line and the penalty box.
All panels on the goal are flashing.
Hints and Tips: Run towards the markers and shoot. Doesn't get much
simpler, no?
Exercise 2
Time: 15 seconds
Scenario: You are on the right hand side of the penalty box. The left side
of the goal has the lighted panels.
Hints and Tips: Run straight ahead, then hold Up and Left and shoot just a
couple of steps before the markers, and it'll go in, Bobby
Charlton style.
Exercise 3
Time: 15 seconds
Scenario: You are on the left hand side of the penalty box. The right side
of the goal has the lighted panels.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as in the last exercise, just shoot Up and
Right to knock the ball into the net.
Exercise 4
Time: 15 seconds
Scenario: The same as exercise 3, but a keeper guards the net. All panels
are lit.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as in exercise 3, and it should go in again.
Exercise 5
Time: 15 seconds
Scenario: The same as exercise 2, but a keeper guards the net. All panels
are lit.
Hints and Tips: Do the same as in exercise 2, and it should go in again.
Advanced Crossing
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Information: The aim of this game is to score a goal from a cross. Their
defenders and goalkeeper will try to stop you.
Exercise 1
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are on the left side of the penalty box. Other players
(including opposition) are in the box, and a goalkeeper guards
the net.
Hints and Tips: Try to cross it in and header it in any direction with
square. You do not have to get a specific part of the net,
but the main problem is the keeper saving. Just hope he
doesn't, and after some practise, you'll get this.
Exercise 2
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Same as exercise 1, but you are on the other side of the box.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 1.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Same as exercise 1 but less players in the box.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 1, nothing else will make it any harder for
you.
Exercise 4
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Same as exercise 2 but less players in the box.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 2, nothing else will make it any harder for
you.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Same as exercise 1 but more players in the box.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 1, nothing else will make it any harder for
you.
Advanced Corners
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Information: The aim of this game is to score from a corner kick.
Exercise 1
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: You are at the left corner. Some players stand around the box,
and a goalkeeper guards the goal.
Hints and Tips: I tend to use the guide for this. Aim it to the right end
of the goal to a player, and shoot, then volley it down
into the net. Practise well with this, as it's tricky. Make
sure the opposition don't get up for it, and that the
keeper isn't in your path to collect it.
Exercise 2
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: The same as exercise 1, but you're on the other corner.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 1.
Exercise 3
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Exactly the same as exercise 1.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 1.
Exercise 4
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Exactly the same as exercise 2.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 1.
Exercise 5
Time: 10 seconds
Scenario: Exactly the same as exercise 1.
Hints and Tips: See exercise 1.
[ PROFESSIONAL PLAYER ] ------------------------------------------------------
The last stage of training in DB Soccer is unlike the last two modes, instead
of having to pass 3 out of 5 on a general skill, you hone on these skills to
make them as good as possible by trying to obtain points via targets. So
without further ado, here's the rundown of each of them...
Target Free Kicks
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Information: Each colour target in the goal is worth points. See how many
points you can score from the five free kicks.
Time: 5 seconds per free kick
Scenario: The wall is in front of you. The goal is unguarded.
Hints and Tips: There aren't really any tips I can give you here; it's really
just using good judgement when shooting. The clear cross in the
middle of the net is worth one point, while the panels around
the sides are worth 2, 3, 4 and 5 points, so aim for the side
panels if you want to get more points. If aiming for the top
corners, be aware not to hit the crossbar.
Target Passing
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Information: Using the Circle button to kick, try to stop the ball on the
target. The closer to the centre you get, the more points you will
score. You have five attempts.
Time: 20 seconds per pass
Scenario: The target is to the upper-left of where you are. Shoot from behind
the yellow markers.
Hints and Tips: Again, there isn't any specific help, but I tend to hold Circle
for about half a second as I approach the markers before making
the kick, as this usually works best for me.
Target Crossing
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Information: Use the Triangle button to cross the ball and hit the target. The
closer to the centre you hit, the more points you will score. You
have five attempts.
Time: 20 seconds per cross
Scenario: The target is on the edge of the keeper's box, a little to the left
and in front of you. Shoot from behind the markers.
Hints and Tips: What I do is run left then make a direct turn towards the
target, run towards the markers and hold Triangle for about
half a second before making the cross, and it works pretty well
but it's worth practising other ways.
Panel Smash
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Information: See how quickly you can knock out all four panels in the goal.
Time: 60 seconds
Scenario: You must take long-range shots at an unguarded net, which has four
panels taking up each corner of the goal.
Hints and Tips: Getting the bottom two panels is easy. To get the top ones,
approach those yellow markers, hold Square for about a second
then press Down to shoot upwards. Practise, practise, practise.
Target Shooting
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Information: You have thirty seconds to hit the moving target and score as many
points as you can. You will score double points if you hit the
bullseye!
Time: 30 seconds
Scenario: The target moves from left to right, over the net. You take long-
range shots at it.
Hints and Tips: The usual, approach the markers and just shoot. Hold the Square
button a little longer to make the ball go a little airborne,
and keep in line with the target as you approach the markers.
Free Play
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Information: You have ninety seconds to score as many goals as you can in this
five against three practise match!
Time: 90 seconds
Scenario: 5 vs 3. You play like you would in the regular game.
Hints and Tips: Time to combine all your skills! If you have taken everything
in so far, then here will be the ultimate test. So my main tips
for you: pass often, use crosses on the edge of the penalty box
and use volleys often when you receive to score! After you have
played enough of this, you're ready to play the proper game of
DB Soccer!
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3. Credits
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David Beckham
He's only the best footballer in the world ;)
Rage
For making this game so that I could write for it!
Steve "Psycho Penguin" McFadden
For being my best friend on GameFAQs and for a lot of help and support.
GameFAQs, IGN, Neoseeker and other websites who are hosting this guide
For hosting my work and allowing me to become a recognised author!
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4. Legal Disclaimer
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5. Contacting Me
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