Online Tips to become a better player

[Gonira]

this is why i don't even bother playing fifa online.

[Phobia]

I suck sooo horribly at this game. I was decent at World cup and won way more than I lost. I am doing ultimate team and have not won a game yet. Get destroyed by these high pressure guys every damn game.

Soooo frustrating. I am currently 0-1-14

[Phobia]

I officially HATE the physic engine. All people do online is run into you and knock you off ball. There is zero need to use the standing tackle button. Then to make matters worse there is rarely any cards given or fouls so there is no need for these guys to change the way they play.

The game promotes high pressure defense and does not favor people who play good defensive positions.

I am going to record a entire game to show how horrible I suck at this game. Just lost another. I can't win period

[Raziel403]

Good way I'm finding to work on your defensive skills...

Set your VP up as a CB, play either Be a Pro mode or Pro Ranked matches as a CB (honestly, of all the PR matches I played, I always manage to get a CB position easy as no one ever wants to pick it). Stick to your position, and work on your defending that way. Its helped me out a ton to get defending down, to where I'm actually getting good at defending.

[WhoCares?]

Although it has backfired on me at times. the best way I deal with pressure is to pass back to the defenders or goalie and keep possesion for as long as possible. Usually I notice most people will stop pressuring you on your side of the field if you can pass the ball and play "keep away" for the first few minutes of the game.

This gives you a few seconds for the game to slow down and then you instantly start a quick attack.

Alot of people only pressure you constantly to see how you react. If you beat it many will play normal. I do it all the time. Defending is pretty boring so usually you are in a hurry to get the ball. Its the same way with playing Madden or NCAA Football. People blitz you constantly until you beat it then they either adjust or get beat.

Also the skill moves are a key to beat people that pressure you. I can beat people that pressure all day. its the players that jockey, contain, double team and cover passing lanes that are hard to beat.

Also one last thing. USE YOUR MAP!!! Its hard to look at when you are attacking, but when a player pressures you or double teams or triple teams you, someone on the field is open. Learn to bounce cross it across the field (R1 and Square on PS3), and all of a sudden you have an open side of the field to play on.

[Phobia]

Quote: Originally Posted by WhoCares?

Although it has backfired on me at times. the best way I deal with pressure is to pass back to the defenders or goalie and keep possesion for as long as possible. Usually I notice most people will stop pressuring you on your side of the field if you can pass the ball and play "keep away" for the first few minutes of the game. This gives you a few seconds for the game to slow down and then you instantly start a quick attack. Alot of people only pressure you constantly to see how you react. If you beat it many will play normal. I do it all the time. Defending is pretty boring so usually you are in a hurry to get the ball. Its the same way with playing Madden or NCAA Football. People blitz you constantly until you beat it then they either adjust or get beat. Also the skill moves are a key to beat people that pressure you. I can beat people that pressure all day. its the players that jockey, contain, double team and cover passing lanes that are hard to beat. Also one last thing. USE YOUR MAP!!! Its hard to look at when you are attacking, but when a player pressures you or double teams or triple teams you, someone on the field is open. Learn to bounce cross it across the field (R1 and Square on PS3), and all of a sudden you have an open side of the field to play on.

I am learning this also is key. I have been blowing by high pressure guys last night with skill moves. Learning to skill when the time is right has opened up my offensive attack. Going to record one of my newer games to see if I can "show it off" some.

[brettford]

So my follow up question is: How do I pressure like my opponents?

I know how to hold A, I know how to call a second defender. But they seem to be playing a type of hyper pressure defense. Is it a coaching option or something?

[WhoCares?]

Quote: Originally Posted by brettford

So my follow up question is: How do I pressure like my opponents? I know how to hold A, I know how to call a second defender. But they seem to be playing a type of hyper pressure defense. Is it a coaching option or something?

Yes you are probably just seeing someone use the "Pressure or High Pressure" tactics, or they may just be upping the default pressure in a custom formation.

When you are playing a game press the D-pad buttons to bring up 'quick tactics" and select pressure or high pressure.

Just remember that your players tire out quicker and may be spent by the end of each half.