The contain option

[Matt10]

Re: The contain option

The most important thing is to remember that pace is everything - not just offensively but defensively even more this year.

When you hold down pressure or secondary pressure, make sure to let the button go so you can time the player's acceleration/full sprint to stop as they get near the dribbler. When you hold it too long, the player's can often find they have too much momentum and overshoot the path to the man in possession.

I've found, and some have seen on twitch (and hear me bitch at myself) that I get into bad situations when I rely on secondary pressure in the defensive line. So I'm practicing to get used to it in the midfield and sides more than ever now.

[wordtobigbird]

Re: The contain option

The most important thing is to remember that pace is everything - not just offensively but defensively even more this year.

When you hold down pressure or secondary pressure, make sure to let the button go so you can time the player's acceleration/full sprint to stop as they get near the dribbler. When you hold it too long, the player's can often find they have too much momentum and overshoot the path to the man in possession.

I've found, and some have seen on twitch (and hear me bitch at myself) that I get into bad situations when I rely on secondary pressure in the defensive line. So I'm practicing to get used to it in the midfield and sides more than ever now.

Good idea. I never thought about that part. I think about it when I sprint but not when I use contain pressure.

[LennonLegend]

Re: The contain option

Are you playing with the original 50 50 sliders, or customised sliders?
I found that I was drawing a lot of games on Professional with the original sliders, and changed them to basically Drunkenferret's world class sliders with a couple of modifications for my liking.

Now its very balanced, but still 'difficult' enough to enjoy.

[kerosene31]

Re: The contain option

I forgot about sliders too, I bump my CPU and human pass accuracy down to at least 40 so that the CPU doesn't connect every pass. It makes playing defense a little easier and far more realistic when the CPU can't just thread the needle and find someone open every time.

[fearwhatnow]

Re: The contain option

I forgot about sliders too, I bump my CPU and human pass accuracy down to at least 40 so that the CPU doesn't connect every pass. It makes playing defense a little easier and far more realistic when the CPU can't just thread the needle and find someone open every time.

There is no pass accuracy slider. Only pass error.

[saucerset]

Re: The contain option

Are you playing with the original 50 50 sliders, or customised sliders?
I found that I was drawing a lot of games on Professional with the original sliders, and changed them to basically Drunkenferret's world class sliders with a couple of modifications for my liking.

Now its very balanced, but still 'difficult' enough to enjoy.

I've never played on adjusted sliders. I will try it out.

[kerosene31]

Re: The contain option

There is no pass accuracy slider. Only pass error.

Ahh, I couldn't remember. Whatever I did I obviously made passes less accurate.

[buziii]

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Hehehe, I hear ya! I'm 43. My stick jockey days are over.

Maybe if I ever decide to pay Sony for the privilege of playing online, we can have an old crusties FIFA matchup!!

44 & 43! Y'all are mere babies! 57 here.

[Und Lahm]

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Well, we almost have enough for an old crustiesFIFA group!

[xicpanad]

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36 here and I just bought a console last week because I used to think I was too old for this sh!t... glad I´m just a kid after all ahah.

[TX117]

Re: The contain option

Just keep playing. I'm 40-15-49 online. I think I'm slowly really getting the hang of it..I mean I don't lose as consistently as when I first started even had a few winning streaks recently. Defending is tricky, rushing to take the ball away at the wrong time will usually lead to your opponent running through you..once your opponent is in the box they try to dribble their way around the defenders until there's an opening and before you know it's a goal...i HATE that Try to anticipate where you think they'll try to squeeze through and put yourself there before they break through.

[wordtobigbird]

Re: The contain option

Here's a video of my friend playing on semi-pro of how NOT to defend

http://1drv.ms/1x61lUI

[Strngarmsteadi]

Re: The contain option

I play a lot on line and I feel as though people abuse the back line. So my solution was putting five in the back line. This protects from ppl going wide and ppl spamming the through ball in the middle for counters. I get less chances, but all that means is me getting better on offense. Either way, the real Madrid, barcas, and PSGs online def gets frustrated with my formation lol. I love it

[coachpipe]

Re: The contain option

Adjust your sliders #1. Its not cheating, Its adjusting the game and pace to the way you are comfortable so you dont end up getting pissed and throwing the game out the window.

Next, are you playing with 3 back on D or 4? I started with 3 and then when I bumped up the difficulty I was getting killed so went with 4 and am doing much better.

Use your midfielders on D more than anything else. Ive noticed if you pull one of your centerbacks up and end up missing the guy with the ball they will eventually pass it a few times and have a wide open break away through the middle. Dont always go for the slide tackle or big tackle. Especially when you are close to your 18, then you are in trouble.

Speed is the one thing on this game that you need to take advantage of. Find a striker or mid who has good agility and acceleration.

[coachpipe]

Re: The contain option

How do you switch to legacy defending ...I cant even find that option