Top Eleven is...well not perfect.Am really looking forward to the update,because i think it would solve alot of problems and make the game more entertaining.

1.The most reliable formation for me is 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1.This formation lets you give instructions that are basic but
effective.This is also the best counter attack formation.

2.Defensive approach is something that i have toyed with alot with mixed results.For a defensive layout to work,in a 4-man defence(for example), you need all the defenders to b 4 stars or more ie.the better the quality of you defenders the more it should work for you.On the other hand a defensive approach leaves your MFs with more to do because of the added pressure from the Op.Team.My advise is,stick blue arrows on your defenders and play Normal.

3.Always mix

4.Its not advisable to use hard tackling.

5.Arrows and players,depends on the formation you deploy your players in.Using arrows on players has its + & - sides.I would say use arrows on select players(not all) because i notice one time that using arrows can affect the chemistry and tactics of
your entire team.For example,i once stuck a red on an AMC in my team and for the whole game it was like my ST was red-carded;he never got mentioned in the commentary(i won the game somehow though,it wasnt pretty).

6.You want better 1 on 1 conversion rate?Use a 5 star + ST.If you have more than 1,play them both.