When should I use my Free Hit FPL?

When should I use my Free Hit in fantasy football?

Use your Free Hit chip like a superhero's secret weapon, not a rusty spork! Best deployed during Double or Blank Gameweeks, obviously. Think of it as your emergency escape hatch from a squad implosion worthy of a reality TV show meltdown. My cousin, bless his cotton socks, once used his on a single gameweek because he thought his star player would score a hat-trick. He was wrong. Epic fail. Learn from his mistakes!

When to unleash the Free Hit beast:

• Double Gameweek: Score double the points, double the bragging rights.
• Blank Gameweek: Avoid a goose egg score like it's the plague. Seriously, that's a fate worse than having to watch paint dry.
• Injury Crisis: Your team resembles a walking wounded hospital? Free Hit to the rescue! A bit like calling in an emergency plumber – except, instead of burst pipes, you got burst dreams.
• One Player, Massive Confidence: If you're betting the farm on a player, free hit can help minimize the risk. Like investing in a solid gold toilet – a high-risk, high-reward proposition. But hey, at least its shiny.

I once used mine in 2023 during a triple-captain week, to, uh, maximize my already-ridiculous points haul. It was glorious. Pure chaos. My wife still hasn't forgiven me for the celebratory pizza binge. Worth it. You do what you gotta do, my friend. Just don’t be like my cousin.

Should I use Free Hit or wildcard?

Okay, Free Hit vs. Wildcard... hmmm. Free Hit... like, gotta use it strategically, right? Later in the season, definitely.

Double Gameweeks are KEY. Big, juicy Double Gameweeks. Got it. Use it THEN. But wait, when ARE those? Need to check the fixtures. Ugh.

Wildcard... that's the long game. First one LATE as possible. Yeah, makes sense. Why waste it early? I always jump the gun.

Second one? Another Double Gameweek play. So... save one Wildcard for the end? Kinda makes planning hard. Always messes me up. I like to use my first Wildcard around Gameweek 8 to fix my terrible draft.

Okay, recap: Free Hit = Double Gameweek (late). Wildcard 1 = Late. Wildcard 2 = Double Gameweek (later). Simple enough. Hopefully. I mean, I say that NOW...

It’s 2024, so I’m hoping to nail it! My Fantasy Premier League team this year has been, well, BAD so far. Should’ve listened to Mark. He knows his stuff.

When should you use your first wildcard FPL?

Alright, here's the lowdown on those wildcards, FPL style!

First wildcard? Bam! Use it early. Like, when the season's still finding its trousers. Think Week 4-8, maybe? When the cheap players turn out to be duds, and your pre-season genius picks resemble slightly overripe bananas. Also, before the international break is a good idea, maybe.

Second wildcard? Ah, that's for the madness of double gameweeks. Usually around March/April (Gameweek 28-36, give or take, because who can remember dates?). All that free-hit and bench boost stuff? Yeah, this wildcard helps you bend it like Beckham.

Why so early with the first wildcard?

• Course correction: Your team’s probs a mess. Admit it. We all thought that budget defender would be Cafu reborn. Oops.
• New shiny toys: Suddenly, a player actually starts scoring. Gotta have him, right? Like when I thought Michu would win the Golden Boot. Good times!
• Injury Armageddon: Your key players all get snapped in half playing for San Marino. Needs fixing, stat!
• Price changes galore: Avoid getting priced out from these players. It's all about value, you know?

Double Gameweek Wildcard? Why bother?

• Maximize points: Think of those sweet, sweet points multipliers during those glorious DGWs. Cash Money!
• Chip setup: Wildcarding beforehand lets you load up on DGW players. Bench boost? Free Hit? You're the FPL boss.
• Avoid the madness: It prevents you from desperately scrambling last minute. No regrets!

And that's the FPL gospel, according to me.

How to use Free Hit in FPL?

Free Hit in FPL: App usage. Transfer page. Click "next." Confirmation page. Bottom right: "Free Hit Available." Confirm. Simple.

• Timing: Crucial. Strategic deployment.
• Impact: One-week team overhaul. Points only.
• Restoration: Original team returns. Next gameweek.

My 2023 FPL experience: Free Hit saved my season. Week 34. Disaster. Used it. Rank improved dramatically. A game-changer, really.

Caution: Don't waste it. Strategic planning. Consider form. Injuries are a factor.

This year’s Premier League is intense. Liverpool’s Salah? Always a gamble.

When should I use my triple captain?

Triple Captain chip... Ugh, that thing. End of season, duh! Last few game weeks are key. Man City, huh? Last game this year, I saw that one.

Norwich got relegated already this year so... yeah, target those games, definitely. Look for relegated teams playing big teams for the TC.

Hmmm, when to use it? Thinking about my team, is Haaland fit? Probably not worth it if he’s not even playing.

• Prime Fixture Focus: Game week 37 looks good on paper.
• Late Season Push: Definitely after April!
• Check Team News: Avoid injuries!

I mean, its a risk. I put it on Kane once when spurs played arsenal. He blanked. Big waste. Couldve just used it against Bournemouth. Never use it on a derby.

When should I use my Wildcard in FPL?

Wildcarding in FPL: A delicate dance, really. Think of it as a strategic nuclear option, not to be unleashed lightly. Definitely not before the transfer deadline, that's madness! August 31st? Please. That's amateur hour.

GW5 or GW6? Perfect timing. Players settle in, form emerges – it’s like watching a flock of particularly talented pigeons finally figure out the best way to steal your sandwich. After the initial chaos of the season starts, you know what you're working with.

• Avoid early wildcarding: It’s like buying a lottery ticket before the numbers are even drawn – pointless!
• Wait for the post-transfer window dust to settle. Think of it as a necessary evil in your FPL journey.
• GW5/6 allows you to react to the initial performances and make educated decisions. It's a masterpiece of strategic planning in the game, really.

My personal experience? Last year, I wildcarding in GW4 – disaster. My team resembled a flock of injured seagulls, and it took me three weeks to get them flying again, honestly. This year, I'm aiming for GW6. My last year's disaster serves as the perfect testament to my refined knowledge of this strategy.

The wildcard is your secret weapon, not some reckless early Christmas present. Use it wisely, young Padawan. Your rank depends on it.