i dont know about others but lately i have been copying my opponents formations and it has done me good so far..... you should try it..... also find the side with your opponents weaker men and tell your players to pass the ball in that direction.... i dont use arrows i think it is a waste.... if you want to play offensive use the offside trap and if you want to play defencive use the counter attcks..... i mostly use counter attacks and put lots of offensive players and less defensive but thats just me....