How to Play Possession Football

[BIG CAROLINA]

I give all the credit here to TOOMERK, but this really works and now i do not feel like I am being swarmed by killer bees when i have the ball. You have to give it a chance.

Here is what he suggested:


"I appreciate all the hard work Blue. Your tactics adjustments opened my eyes to the game. One question though. Have you tried playing the game with all manual controls? I know what you're going to say, but seriously, it is a completely different game when played on all manual. That, combined with changing both the CPU's and your defensive tactics to deep, contain, and cover (your suggestion), alllows for a slower, more patient build-up game (even from those teams who are designed to play route-one).

It also gives you more time on the ball, because the CPU will back off until you get near the 18 yd. box before pouncing on you, which is realistic, because by being in "contain" mode, it won't want to leave space in the back. Also, by playing deep, it will start any attack further back than normal, giving you time to organise your defense (in other words, face up, play L2+R2+X, and make the CPU re-think its attack and pass the ball around patiently).

Just give it a go and see what you think. I'd hate for you to go through so much editing, when by simply playing manual and adjusting defense only, can really change the game into a more free-flowing dynamic experience. It's really difficult to get the hang of, but once you do, you won't want to play it any other way."

The manual controls just further enhance the gamplay. Give it a try.

When you go into custom tactics go down to defense:
1. Pressure - Drop to 33 and look at the radar screen up top and it should now say Deep.
2. Contain - Same as pressure, but will say contain next to radar
3. Defensive Line- Switch to cover.

Hope it's not to confusing.

[Bluchampblogger]

Guys

My little advice on how to play possession football - check this article I wrote a few weeks back - Guide To Play Possession Football in FIFA 09

Cheers
Blu

[BIG CAROLINA]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluchampblogger

Guys My little advice on how to play possession football - check this article I wrote a few weeks back - Guide To Play Possession Football in FIFA 09 Cheers Blu

Thanks this help for a Non Football expert. But Toomerks suggestion really helps also.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

What about for online play?

[BIG CAROLINA]

Quote: Originally Posted by Moses Shuttlesworth

What about for online play?

Can't help you there Moses, I have learned my lesson about Sports games online. I am offline only

[tri]

Quote: Originally Posted by BIG CAROLINA

Can't help you there Moses, I have learned my lesson about Sports games online. I am offline only

Which lesson?

[BrianFifaFan]

Quote: Originally Posted by tri

Which lesson?

That everyone likes to play up and down long ball and counterattack footie, as opposed to a build-up style of play.

[bogeyexpress]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluchampblogger

Guys My little advice on how to play possession football - check this article I wrote a few weeks back - Guide To Play Possession Football in FIFA 09 Cheers Blu

Excellent article. I look forward to trying out the build up play more. I am a possession player and prefer it to counter attacking and long balls. Your article makes great sense.

Thanks.