Tactics Overview

Tactics

A vital and intregal part of Football Manager Live, for some people getting the tactics issue right is the most important part of the game.

If your team are tactically sound this can be a great leveller if you do not have the best players in your team.

There is a wide array of default tactics in FML, which gives you a great chance even if you haven't earnt the correct tactic skills.

However as in real life getting the balance right in your football is a fine art, each of the default tactics in FML comes with a Standard, Attacking and Defensive version.

We will take a look at this in great detail over the forthcoming week.

However today we need address the matter of set-pieces a very important area that can help turn a gamearound if used correctly.

Corners

These make a huge difference during a game and are often the source of goals.
Personally I love to get my biggest and best header in the 6 yard box jumping for every ball with usually my other big tall Centre back charging in from Deep.

I also have the player with the best long range shots lurking outside the box for any knockdowns.

One thing to bear in mind when setting up your corners is not to have conflicting tactics. By this I mean dont have your full backs set to both stay back when you have an attacking corner, then forget when choosing your corner taker and choose a full back with great crossing and corner stats.

This will leave you with one full back staying back and will leave you open to the counter attack.

Choosing a Playmaker

I personally always look for a good creative midfielder with an eye for a pass and great teamwork. I also allow my playmaker the freedom is skills deserve.

Captain

Influence is the skill required when choosing a Captain, However I do try and make sure my Captain will last the 90mins in terms of his fitness although this is just a personal thing as I like to think the Captain of the team can influence the game for the full 90mins.

Freekick Taker

I think this is pretty obvious which players to choose from the only thing I would say is if you have two players similar on Freekicks have one taking the right sided ones and another taking the left sided ones. This gives you a better chance if your freekick taker is having a bad day at the office.

Penalty Taker

I dont just go with the penalty skill on this one I also look at the composure skill as well. Lets be fair its not hard scoring from a penalty, Its alot harder keeping your nerve when taking it.

Throw ins

Ive never changed these settings.

Tomorrow we will take a look at that old fave formation 442