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sabotai · 12-13-2014, 06:10 PM

I've scaled back some of my tactics to ask less of all my players (but more to a few with some player instructions). I took off some of the Team Instructions for my tactics and changed a few roles.

Here's an update on my tactics that I never stop tweaking

München Wall 4-2-3-1

The point of this tactic to to completely shut down the opposing team's attack. Give them no avenue into the box, get the ball back and move it up the pitch immediately.

Mentality: Counter
Fluidity: Rigid
Team Instructions: Hit Early Crosses, Much Deeper Defensive Line, Higher Tempo and Be More Disciplined

GK: Goalkeeper (Defend)

DL: Fullback (Defend)
DC: Central Defender (Defend)
DC Central Defender (Defend)
DR Fullback (Defend)

- Both Central Defenders are told to Pass It Shorter, to get them to give it to the DMs or the two Fullbacks. Higor and Touré are bad at passing, Moncelli is "meh". So, I don't want them launching any long passes and giving it right back to the other team.

- When Con is in, I tell him to Ease Off Tackles and Cross Less Often. He's a YC machine and sucks at crossing.

DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Defend)
DM - Half Back (Defend)

- The DLP is told to use More Direct Passing
- The Half Back is told to use Fewer Risky Passes

- If the other team has an AMC, the Half Back becomes an Anchor Man and man marks the AMC.

AML - Winger (Attack)
AMC - Advanced Playmaker (Attack)
AMR - Winger (Attack)
ST - Advanced Forward (Attack)

- All 4 are told to Roam From Position
- the AMC and ST are both told to Move Into Channels
- The AMC is told to use More Direct Passing

I noticed that when I had the AML and AMR in Inside Forward roles, the players would get bunched together and give the defense time to recover, so I went with Wingers to see if that helps. The Stuttgart game was the first time I used Wingers.

München Counter 4-2-3-1

This is meant to be a more fluid, offensive version of Wall. A little more creativity is allowed, all players are asked to pass a little more aggressively, etc.

Mentality: Counter
Fluidity: Balanced
Team Instructions: More Direct Passing, Drill Crosses, Much Deeper Defensive Line, Hassle Opponents, Higher Tempo

GK - Goalkeeper (Defend)
DL - Fullback (Defend)
DC - Central Defender (Defend)
DC - Central Defender (Defend)
DR Fullback (Defend)

Same Player Instructions as with Wall

DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Support)
DM - Ball Winning Midfielder (Defend)

- The DLP uses More Direct Passing and told to Dribble Less (don't want him running around, I want him to get the ball forward).

AML - Winger (Attack)
AMC - Trequartista (Attack)
AMR - Winger (Attack)
ST - Advanced Forward (Attack)

- AML and AMR - Roam From Position and Get Further Forward
- AMC - More Direct Passing and Get Further Forward
- ST - Move Into Channels and Roam From Position

Münich Triangle 4-2-3-1

This is a possession, pressing based tactic. I have no used this one yet.

Mentality: Control
Fluidity: Rigid
Team Instructions: Retain Possession, Shorter Passing, Work Ball Into Box, Drill Crosses, Push Higher Up, Hassle Opponents, Use Tighter Marking, Use Offsides Trap, Higher Temp, Be More Disciplined

GK - Goalkeeper (Defend)

DL Fullback (Support)
DC Central Defender (Defend)
DC Central Defender (Defend)
DR Fullback (Support)

Same Instructions as before

DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Support)
DM - Ball-Winning Midfielder (Support)

The BWM is told Get Further Forward

AML Winger (Attack)
AMC Advanced Playmaker (Attack)
AMR Winger (Attack)
ST - Advanced Forward (Attack)

AML and AMR - Get Further Forward and Pass It Shorter
AMC and ST - Move Into Channels

Like I said, I haven't used this one yet and my team isn't well practiced at it.

12-13-2014, 06:10 PM	#290
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I've scaled back some of my tactics to ask less of all my players (but more to a few with some player instructions). I took off some of the Team Instructions for my tactics and changed a few roles. Here's an update on my tactics that I never stop tweaking München Wall 4-2-3-1 The point of this tactic to to completely shut down the opposing team's attack. Give them no avenue into the box, get the ball back and move it up the pitch immediately. Mentality: Counter Fluidity: Rigid Team Instructions: Hit Early Crosses, Much Deeper Defensive Line, Higher Tempo and Be More Disciplined GK: Goalkeeper (Defend) DL: Fullback (Defend) DC: Central Defender (Defend) DC Central Defender (Defend) DR Fullback (Defend) - Both Central Defenders are told to Pass It Shorter, to get them to give it to the DMs or the two Fullbacks. Higor and Touré are bad at passing, Moncelli is "meh". So, I don't want them launching any long passes and giving it right back to the other team. - When Con is in, I tell him to Ease Off Tackles and Cross Less Often. He's a YC machine and sucks at crossing. DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Defend) DM - Half Back (Defend) - The DLP is told to use More Direct Passing - The Half Back is told to use Fewer Risky Passes - If the other team has an AMC, the Half Back becomes an Anchor Man and man marks the AMC. AML - Winger (Attack) AMC - Advanced Playmaker (Attack) AMR - Winger (Attack) ST - Advanced Forward (Attack) - All 4 are told to Roam From Position - the AMC and ST are both told to Move Into Channels - The AMC is told to use More Direct Passing I noticed that when I had the AML and AMR in Inside Forward roles, the players would get bunched together and give the defense time to recover, so I went with Wingers to see if that helps. The Stuttgart game was the first time I used Wingers. München Counter 4-2-3-1 This is meant to be a more fluid, offensive version of Wall. A little more creativity is allowed, all players are asked to pass a little more aggressively, etc. Mentality: Counter Fluidity: Balanced Team Instructions: More Direct Passing, Drill Crosses, Much Deeper Defensive Line, Hassle Opponents, Higher Tempo GK - Goalkeeper (Defend) DL - Fullback (Defend) DC - Central Defender (Defend) DC - Central Defender (Defend) DR Fullback (Defend) Same Player Instructions as with Wall DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Support) DM - Ball Winning Midfielder (Defend) - The DLP uses More Direct Passing and told to Dribble Less (don't want him running around, I want him to get the ball forward). AML - Winger (Attack) AMC - Trequartista (Attack) AMR - Winger (Attack) ST - Advanced Forward (Attack) - AML and AMR - Roam From Position and Get Further Forward - AMC - More Direct Passing and Get Further Forward - ST - Move Into Channels and Roam From Position Münich Triangle 4-2-3-1 This is a possession, pressing based tactic. I have no used this one yet. Mentality: Control Fluidity: Rigid Team Instructions: Retain Possession, Shorter Passing, Work Ball Into Box, Drill Crosses, Push Higher Up, Hassle Opponents, Use Tighter Marking, Use Offsides Trap, Higher Temp, Be More Disciplined GK - Goalkeeper (Defend) DL Fullback (Support) DC Central Defender (Defend) DC Central Defender (Defend) DR Fullback (Support) Same Instructions as before DM - Deep Lying Playmaker (Support) DM - Ball-Winning Midfielder (Support) The BWM is told Get Further Forward AML Winger (Attack) AMC Advanced Playmaker (Attack) AMR Winger (Attack) ST - Advanced Forward (Attack) AML and AMR - Get Further Forward and Pass It Shorter AMC and ST - Move Into Channels Like I said, I haven't used this one yet and my team isn't well practiced at it.