Attack wins matches,defense wins championships!

[Abhinavsharma]

But tactican why counter attacks are directed even if we turn them off?The players seem to be independent

[Tactician]

But tactican why counter attacks are directed even if we turn them off?The players seem to be independent

Counter attacks and forcing counter-attacks are two different things. Counter-attacks can occur with whatever chosen orders as long as the opportunity of counter-attacking is there. Forcing counter-attacks means that your players allow the opposing players to enter into your half and attack without any significant blockage. This means that you are 'forcing' this situation to occur. The problem in there is that if your defense is not strong enough or if the opponent is pushing most players upfront, this strategy might fail because you allowed them to come and outnumber your defensive players. This is one of the possible ways of beating the so called great defensive and counter attacks 4-5-1(V). Using any appropriate formations like the one you suggested or 4-3-3 or asymmetric 4-3-3 or even a modified 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond will 'destroy' a 4-5-1(V) if you use the approach I have indicated you, especially if the other conditions are favourable to you (quality, random effects and so on).

I think I shared enough. In fact, I should have keep some of the things I have said because now some of you will be able to beat the great 4-5-1(V) that many of the users have as main formation.

[Abhinavsharma]

Counter attacks and forcing counter-attacks are two different things. Counter-attacks can occur with whatever chosen orders as long as the opportunity of counter-attacking is there. Forcing counter-attacks means that your players allow the opposing players to enter into your half and attack without any significant blockage. This means that you are 'forcing' this situation to occur. The problem in there is that if your defense is not strong enough or if the opponent is pushing most players upfront, this strategy might fail because you allowed them to come and outnumber your defensive players. This is one of the possible ways of beating the so called great defensive and counter attacks 4-5-1(V). Using any appropriate formations like the one you suggested or 4-3-3 or even a modified narrow diamond will 'destroy' a 4-5-1(V) if you use the approach I have indicated you.

So attacking counter attacks are possible which are done during high press?

[Arion]

But tactican why counter attacks are directed even if we turn them off?The players seem to be independent

You've got a chance, why waste it?

[Abhinavsharma]

You've got a chance, why waste it?

If we play defending we can't take chances.It is very risky job lol

[Abhinavsharma]

I think real life football does not need quantity in defense,if you have best 2 defender of league then you have proper defense.
But in this game you need quantity,so more defender means more precise defense lol

[Supastar]

What is slackbot?

[Abhinavsharma]

What is slackbot?

Slackbot ;


More info here>http://forum.topeleven.com/team-show...ch-24-7-a.html

[Tactician]

Abhinavsharma, when you 'lure and wait', sometimes the 'fish' is too big or too strong, and sometimes a bigger fish come and eat the smaller fish that got hooked; it might break the line, or even pull you into the water. So, if you decide to lure, you must make sure that you have a strong enough line and also you are strong enough to pull it out. If not, it is better not to 'lure'. If you lure the smaller fish, a bigger fish can come from what is behind. You get the idea now?

[Arion]

So the rule of thumb is—
-If you're the favorite: attack and grab a lot of goals. Low press and zonal marking to save energy. Use offside trap and 3 defence and maybe a DMC too if required. Two strikers are also ideal
-If against evenly matched opponent: play your natural game.
-If they're the favorite: Park the Bus, but keep the ball. Defensive, mixed and short passing, no CA force, low press, man-to-man marking (it's extremely helpful to defend, tho zonal can be used to save energy). And of course a suitable formation, like 4-5-1V, 5-2-2-1 or 5 defence/4 defender+1 DMC (5-6 players in own half)