@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker I'm sure they did. Keep up like this for another year and you'll get invited in the UK to check out FM 26 when they call content creators (it has become an annual thing, I believe). Heck, maybe it'll happen THIS year. I sure hope so. And if they don't, that means they don't recognize/appreciate talent 😂
Thanks for creating this awesome content. I’ve literally binged watched the entire channel since I discovered it. I’ve learnt loads, even as an as experienced player from all the way back to the Championship Manager days. Looking forward to what comes next. Keep it coming! 👍
Sometimes when I see at forums or here at TH-cam, videos of the "best tactic creating 5xG per game" or the "tactic to get champions league at underdog" I cant believe how people like to play the game that way, here you just put a heavy top formation and a balanced mentality with some aggresive roles, and you banged Frankfurt 4-1, thats the beauty, less is more, less let you learn, less let you fail as well and know why, thats the hole point and you here at your channel are giving us that. I love football and I think that football manager is the closest to real football that you can get, and learn how to apply concepts, styles and ways of development comes with the simplicity that you are explaining. As always you have my like, ofc I think that you are the best content creator of FM at the moment (at least on the tactics part). I believe that next step after you finish this tactics series is to put yourself on guides how to squad assessment, squad building, players development, managing morale, happiness and hierarchy inside, factors that if you really pay attention, can make a decent season turn into a overachieving season.
I would add: this is one of the very very few channels left for those who actually play the game. Any tactic that works in simulation can be ridiculous in actual game play
Thank you for the kind words! For me really this is the best way to try out your tactics. I alluded to it in the video, but it's sooooo much easier to see what's wrong with you only have a couple of variables. And I agree, I think FM is incredibly realistc and an excellent represenation of football. We should expect to lose matches and it's very rare to see a team completely dominate for an entire season (very top clubs excluded). Aston Villa had an amazing season last year, and they still lost 10 premier league matches. Thanks for the suggestion, and I hope to get into more of the "other" FM stuff (morale, squad stuff, etc...) as I get to towards the end of the player roles
Quick and obvious suggestion for the newcomers of FM: under bad weather, use more direct passing. Also, what the Master says is 100% sure with one exception: if you leave your players with higher freedom to express, they will consider all your team instructions much less. That's a very good way of attacking with highly technical and high flair players. Subscribing to patreon and discord asap, best channel for FM by a mile
Great addition!! btw I loved your phrasing; I just imagine my players going "I see you have given us team instructions... we're going to ignore all of them" lol
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker LOL that's exactly what happens. Unfortunately sometimes for the good, sometimes not. But it seem to be much more related to the offense, it's like "let me do whatever the hell I want when we have the ball". Also very funny together with high flair, high technique and the "tries tricks" trait: it triggers animations I never believed could exist
I ve been playing Fm for about 25 years and even tho i learn things from every video of yours. You re really doing a great job bro. Please make a video about central defender duties (defend stopper cover) whenever you feel like it. Have a good one!
Thank you, that means a lot! And you're right, I do need to do one for the Central Defender! Especially since I think I've used one in every single one of my videos haha
Attacking with player roles the 4-3-3 Central Flood Striker -- DLP on Support Both CMs -- CM on Attack DM -- DLP on Support Fullbacks -- IWB on Support Wingers -- Winger on Support
i wish you will make guide about -team fluidity (structured,flexible,fluid) -difference between balanced,positive,attacking -tempo and which roles are good for fast-slow tempo and structured-fluid
I'm glad to finding this channel. You make me willingly to watch every detail on every match. Even in FM23. And your video always work well. Thanks, man. You make me fall in love again with FM. I've been stressed out with this game because I play this game wrong. And your video help me a lot.
Really great contents for a FM-lover like me who plays its for many hours but still have no clue about Tactics and how to create Tactics by myself. I would like to ask you for a video about In-game tactical changing for counter various situations. Thank you.
Your videos are the best! Thanks for the great content. What is your opinion on a players positional/role familiarity? It takes quite some time for a player to get a "full bar" of familiarity. Even though it is in his prefered position. So changing a player, like a midfielder from a DLP to a CM, will often see quite a drop in familiarity. Does it matter? Or do you have to give the player 10 games to before can tell if a tweak is working?
Thank you! The thing about positional familarity for tactics is that I don't pay a ton of attention to it, but I probably should pay more attention to it (if that makes any sense). Meaning, the real answer is probably somewhere in the middle. If you've got a consistent tactic that you like, try to keep the same players in their same position. But I wouldn't let it stop you from experimenting or adjusting to your opponent. With that said, I do pay a lot of attention to "Team Cohesion" in the Dynamics screen. Your team cohesion will impact basically every aspect of your team during a match, so I try to keep morale and the club atmosphere high.
Honestly I have no words for how brilliant these videos are. Again, you’ve completely redefined the way I think about tactical instructions. I love love LOVE this video and cannot wait to try this tonight! Question: given your style of play, do you ever use any opposition instructions? Maybe a video suggestion if you do 😉 I’ve never had a lot of luck with them! I once tried to man mark someone out of the game against city, only for then sterling to be moved into the pocket of space being created by the marking instruction. He scored the winner to make it taste all the more bitter!
that means so much, thank you for saying! Helps with making videos knowing people have been able to get knowledge/enjoyment out of them. For your question, in my normal saves, I usually go light on opposition instructions. The one I like to do is scout the opposing center backs and see which one has low composure. If you press/tackle harder a CB with that low composure, you could force a turnover. But too many and I find my playes are just running everywhere with no clear plan haha. Kinda like your example; it's easy to leave gaps in your defensive shape
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker hahaahha. True...but it does allow the other players the freedom to use their flair and skill to be a threat whilst staying solid at the back.
Your videos on FM24 are absolutely top-notch! I love how you break down your tactics and analyse how they're working on the pitch. It's really insightful. I was wondering, how do you see this tactic evolving moving forward? Would you consider adding any team instructions? For example, you mentioned how your team seemed to be caught between pressing and holding shape. Do you think a high press instruction or moving the defensive line up to get the wing-backs even higher could help address this? Keep up the great work! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. It would be really cool to see how you develop a tactic over a few games or even a season.
thank you!! And actually I think that would be a pretty cool idea for a video, thanks for the suggestion. Talking about how to iterate on a tactic. But to at least answer your question, I would probably add a couple handful of instructions, mainly out of possession. Like you said, sometimes the press didn't work exactly how I wanted, to I would slowly add in some instructions to work on it. Sometimes adding a bunch too quickly means you don't know which ones are changing the team, and I was really happy with how they performed on the attacking side
@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker I, for one, would certainly watch you iterate on a tactic or 2 (good way of phrasing it). Thanks for your reply. Looking forward to seeing more of your content. 👍
Thanks!! Back in high school I did.... not have this voice haha; I guess I paid my dues so to speak. And I actually do work in broadcasting, but not the on air voice. (I do background stuff)
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker ah i knew it! i was an operations engineer for many years and there was one guy on our team that just happened to have The Voice, he'd record lots of interstitials for the station. they need to get you on that
@@ernesto8738 ha, "interstitials"! I can tell you worked in that field because I never hear that word outside of broadcasting/media 😆😆 My hope is that SI eventually does some kind of voice recordings for player roles in the future. Maybe I can get in on that
I have over 500 hours of FM 24 and been playing since CM 98... but I applied this video to my current save... 5-0 win after awful results, with MAN CITY in 2034... I actually unistalled the game last night because of frustration but saw your video and gave it a go. Thank you!!! Instant subscriber here!
Watching the 2nd half highlights made me a bit curious; is the Inverted Full Back that necessary to be introduced on FM? The half back literally did the exact same amount of work in the pitch. I'm just asking because I've never been a fan of it and I try to understand if there's any importance or benefit playing with IFBs.
I look at the IFB as more of an option, not necessarily better or worse. For example, in this match if one of my Wing Backs got hurt, and all I had was center backs on the bench, I could sub them in and change the role to an IFB. This would still give me the back 3 I want to stop their counter without needing to use a center back as a WB. And it means I could change the half back to something else (maybe switch the midfield around, put another up top, etc...)
You probably can! It's super basic, which means you should be able to adapt it to your team. I would have a defensive formation as well, something like a 433, that you can switch to or use for tough away matches
Hey, great and informative video as usual. I'm currently struggling with implementing an attacking tactic. This is what I'd like to see my team doing: - Build up from defense while my attacking players (4321 and/or 433, 3box3 when in possession) push up the opponent defensive line - mainly short passes to increase possession and attract pressure, but from time to time I'd like my defense to try long balls for the attacking players - (this is hard) position interchange between the 3 midfielders - Defensively, high press when in the opposition half, mid block when in my own half I tried everything, from team to player instructions, it never seems to work. Is it viable? Also, and this is something I'm struggling with every tactics this year, any way to counter complete wingbacks without man marking them with my wingers and use gegenpressen?
Thanks! Glad you liked the video. Here's some tips! Generally, a 433 is easier to build out from the back because of how the midfield is set up, so I'd start there. Using the "play out of defense" and "distribute to center/full backs" should do the trick. If you want your defenders/deeper players to try long passes, roles like the ball playing defender, libero, deep lying playmaker, and regista will all want to play those passes. Roles like the ball winning midfielder, defensive midfielder, central defender all like to play short passes. The positional interchange would vary a lot depending on player roles, so that would need tweaking and adjustments. It also generally happens naturally; for example, in this video, one of the clips my inside forward went wide and my wing back went into the half space for positional interchange. The press just tells your team where to engage the opponent when they have the ball A high press will engage them sooner and a mid block would be more balanced. You could try a high press and a standard defensive line; might give you more coverage of the field if that's what you're looking for. As far as the CWB, you could always keep a role dedicated to staying back and shutting down the flank. Like a Full Back (D) or the No Nonsense Full Back Anyways, hopefully these tips help, or at least get you started!
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker thank you so much for taking time to answer! I already tried all of this, but I'm glad I'm on the right direction. Will dig further into it. Thank you again!
Does anyone else struggle to control games/ and attack, feel like I personally have to sometimes pick between creating only 3/4 clear cut say 0.25XG chances a game, or having alot of chances but being just as exposed to conceding at the back, any advice?
@@jamesbainbridge9375 I generally try a mix of both, I try to have shorter or slightly shorter passing with a higher tempo, or to compensate I have slight more direct slightly higher with intense pressing to try and mitigate the ball loses but I lose so many goals on turnovers tbh my players just don’t seem to close down very effectively
Would also like to add Ive since tried the advice in the video with Dynamo dreseden and it is working a treat and it’s proving pretty effective in giving me what I wanted based on my complaints
Not to poach my video haha, but I would pick a formation that you like and some player roles and then start there. Don't use any instructions, and focus on the player roles and see who is losing the ball. For example, ball playing defenders have a tendency to try risky passes; Wingers will want to dribble more and that can lead to turnovers, etc.... In addition, higher tempo and/or more direct passing can also lead to turnovers, as your players are trying risky plays more often and making that decision quicker. For me, there's two types of turnovers: one where the player makes the right play, but it doesn't work (these are acceptable to me.) The other is the player does something not smart, then it's time to figure out if it's the player role or the player. Also, if you're team isn't closing down the ball effectively, go the other way. Tell them to press less often and keep your team shape. Hope those help! I know FM is can be very frustrating but hopefully these tips can give you a starting point
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymakerthanks for the reply! I’ve watched a-lot of your stuff over the last couple days so been hard to digest it all in the one go (purely on me haha) but took your advice and it’s really nice to see it all come together, a DLP really does lay deep and find runs. I find that the lack of instructions like you said in the video breeds a lot of freedom and lets the roles be as affective as they can be, particularly for me a Wide AP and a SS have been causing half space chaos with an overlapping wingback.
Hi mate love your videos, wondeing if you could do one explaining the difference between a Defensive midfielder and ball winning mid as I use them in my 4-3-1-2 formating but never know which is the best role to go for for my 3 defensive mids, I have a deep lying playmaker in the centre then either Bwm or Dm each side of him, although just bought a SV for this season so might use him in one of the roles instead, thanks. Also some advice on cover, stopper and defend for CB would be usefull too.
The Defensive Midfielder is like the Central Midfielder. Meaning he won't leave the center of the field too much and he'll give you proper cover. He won't be the most exciting role though lol. With a formation with 3 defensive mids, I would use the DM(D). That'll let your DLP follow the ball around and your new SV push up the field. With the BWM, he'll chase the ball so you'd have 3 defensive mids that are all leaving their position at different points which could leave you exposed. The DM(D) isn't as glamorous, but you'll know exactly where he'll be when defending.
@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker thanks mate, much appreciated. It took me about 3-4 seasons to get promoted with Blackburn finished in playoffs then just ouside using a control possession type of tactic, using 4-1-2-2-1 then switched to 4-3-1-2 using genpress, shot up the table finished second and now finished 9th in prem 2 seasons in a row so going pretty good. Just lost my first game of the season against an easy Fulham side with the best team ive ever had so gonna try some new things out later today after watching your videos and see how it goes, maybe its time for a new tactic👍
I said it before but don't care: watching your videos has re-ignited my love for FM :D
ha that's awesome!! you can say it on the next video too, if you like lol
Great content as usual. SI should 100% hire you in their PR department.
You know I wonder if SI has seen any of these videos/what they think of them
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker I'm sure they did. Keep up like this for another year and you'll get invited in the UK to check out FM 26 when they call content creators (it has become an annual thing, I believe). Heck, maybe it'll happen THIS year. I sure hope so. And if they don't, that means they don't recognize/appreciate talent 😂
Quality content man. FM beginner here and you make me un-overwhelmed by what FM offers.
Thank you! Glad that these videos are helping out
Thanks for creating this awesome content. I’ve literally binged watched the entire channel since I discovered it. I’ve learnt loads, even as an as experienced player from all the way back to the Championship Manager days. Looking forward to what comes next. Keep it coming! 👍
Wow, thanks! I didn't know videos would be bingeable, but that means a lot haha
Sometimes when I see at forums or here at TH-cam, videos of the "best tactic creating 5xG per game" or the "tactic to get champions league at underdog" I cant believe how people like to play the game that way, here you just put a heavy top formation and a balanced mentality with some aggresive roles, and you banged Frankfurt 4-1, thats the beauty, less is more, less let you learn, less let you fail as well and know why, thats the hole point and you here at your channel are giving us that.
I love football and I think that football manager is the closest to real football that you can get, and learn how to apply concepts, styles and ways of development comes with the simplicity that you are explaining. As always you have my like, ofc I think that you are the best content creator of FM at the moment (at least on the tactics part). I believe that next step after you finish this tactics series is to put yourself on guides how to squad assessment, squad building, players development, managing morale, happiness and hierarchy inside, factors that if you really pay attention, can make a decent season turn into a overachieving season.
I would add: this is one of the very very few channels left for those who actually play the game. Any tactic that works in simulation can be ridiculous in actual game play
Thank you for the kind words! For me really this is the best way to try out your tactics. I alluded to it in the video, but it's sooooo much easier to see what's wrong with you only have a couple of variables.
And I agree, I think FM is incredibly realistc and an excellent represenation of football. We should expect to lose matches and it's very rare to see a team completely dominate for an entire season (very top clubs excluded). Aston Villa had an amazing season last year, and they still lost 10 premier league matches.
Thanks for the suggestion, and I hope to get into more of the "other" FM stuff (morale, squad stuff, etc...) as I get to towards the end of the player roles
I can't tell you how many times I've made a tactic and thought it'd be killer, and I play it for 5 minutes and I'm like "this is AWFUL" haha
Quick and obvious suggestion for the newcomers of FM: under bad weather, use more direct passing. Also, what the Master says is 100% sure with one exception: if you leave your players with higher freedom to express, they will consider all your team instructions much less. That's a very good way of attacking with highly technical and high flair players.
Subscribing to patreon and discord asap, best channel for FM by a mile
Great addition!! btw I loved your phrasing; I just imagine my players going "I see you have given us team instructions... we're going to ignore all of them" lol
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker LOL that's exactly what happens. Unfortunately sometimes for the good, sometimes not. But it seem to be much more related to the offense, it's like "let me do whatever the hell I want when we have the ball". Also very funny together with high flair, high technique and the "tries tricks" trait: it triggers animations I never believed could exist
I ve been playing Fm for about 25 years and even tho i learn things from every video of yours. You re really doing a great job bro.
Please make a video about central defender duties (defend stopper cover) whenever you feel like it.
Have a good one!
Thank you, that means a lot! And you're right, I do need to do one for the Central Defender! Especially since I think I've used one in every single one of my videos haha
Can I call this the Minimalist way of FMing?
Ah yes.. the Carlo Ancelotti school of thought...or to quote the great 'Arry Redknapp.. "Just fkin run about"
A.K.A the best way of playing and learning.
This is my new favorite description of this play style
I want there to be an option in the pre-match meeting for "I don't know you guys figure it out"
Attacking with player roles the 4-3-3 Central Flood
Striker -- DLP on Support
Both CMs -- CM on Attack
DM -- DLP on Support
Fullbacks -- IWB on Support
Wingers -- Winger on Support
i wish you will make guide about
-team fluidity (structured,flexible,fluid)
-difference between balanced,positive,attacking
-tempo
and which roles are good for fast-slow tempo and structured-fluid
I hope to get into more of the other elements of FM as I make my way towards the end of the player roles. Thanks for the suggestions!
I'm glad to finding this channel.
You make me willingly to watch every detail on every match.
Even in FM23.
And your video always work well.
Thanks, man.
You make me fall in love again with FM.
I've been stressed out with this game because I play this game wrong.
And your video help me a lot.
this means so much, thank you for writing it! Happy that these videos are able to give you some more FM joy
Really great contents for a FM-lover like me who plays its for many hours but still have no clue about Tactics and how to create Tactics by myself. I would like to ask you for a video about In-game tactical changing for counter various situations. Thank you.
thank you! Means a lot that these videos are helping out. I hope to make some videos on in game adjustments in future
I’ve started doing this which I picked up from another video from you I start on balanced mentality. Oh and great work
thank you!! Love the balanced mentality; can be incredibly useful and effective
This basically tells me you don’t use instructions when you can’t pick a play style for your team to attack with 😭😭
Simplicity is bliss though 🙌🏾
Great stuff and a good starting point to try new systems out
Finally catching up. The man just doesn't miss!!
Your videos are the best! Thanks for the great content.
What is your opinion on a players positional/role familiarity? It takes quite some time for a player to get a "full bar" of familiarity. Even though it is in his prefered position. So changing a player, like a midfielder from a DLP to a CM, will often see quite a drop in familiarity.
Does it matter? Or do you have to give the player 10 games to before can tell if a tweak is working?
Thank you!
The thing about positional familarity for tactics is that I don't pay a ton of attention to it, but I probably should pay more attention to it (if that makes any sense). Meaning, the real answer is probably somewhere in the middle. If you've got a consistent tactic that you like, try to keep the same players in their same position. But I wouldn't let it stop you from experimenting or adjusting to your opponent.
With that said, I do pay a lot of attention to "Team Cohesion" in the Dynamics screen. Your team cohesion will impact basically every aspect of your team during a match, so I try to keep morale and the club atmosphere high.
Honestly I have no words for how brilliant these videos are. Again, you’ve completely redefined the way I think about tactical instructions. I love love LOVE this video and cannot wait to try this tonight!
Question: given your style of play, do you ever use any opposition instructions? Maybe a video suggestion if you do 😉
I’ve never had a lot of luck with them! I once tried to man mark someone out of the game against city, only for then sterling to be moved into the pocket of space being created by the marking instruction. He scored the winner to make it taste all the more bitter!
that means so much, thank you for saying! Helps with making videos knowing people have been able to get knowledge/enjoyment out of them.
For your question, in my normal saves, I usually go light on opposition instructions. The one I like to do is scout the opposing center backs and see which one has low composure. If you press/tackle harder a CB with that low composure, you could force a turnover.
But too many and I find my playes are just running everywhere with no clear plan haha. Kinda like your example; it's easy to leave gaps in your defensive shape
I have learnt a lot since coming across your channel, top work 👏
that means a lot, thank you!!
My favorite podcast.
Needs more true crime, though 😂
I imagine the crossover potentail for a "Football Manager + True Crime" podcast would be a very small, but incredibly passionate fan base haha
Great video. That tactic really makes the most of the amazing wingbacks that Leverkusen have as well!
I do feel bad for the half back and center backs, where they have to play defensive while the other roles have all the fun 😆😆
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker hahaahha. True...but it does allow the other players the freedom to use their flair and skill to be a threat whilst staying solid at the back.
Your videos on FM24 are absolutely top-notch! I love how you break down your tactics and analyse how they're working on the pitch. It's really insightful.
I was wondering, how do you see this tactic evolving moving forward? Would you consider adding any team instructions? For example, you mentioned how your team seemed to be caught between pressing and holding shape. Do you think a high press instruction or moving the defensive line up to get the wing-backs even higher could help address this?
Keep up the great work! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. It would be really cool to see how you develop a tactic over a few games or even a season.
thank you!! And actually I think that would be a pretty cool idea for a video, thanks for the suggestion. Talking about how to iterate on a tactic.
But to at least answer your question, I would probably add a couple handful of instructions, mainly out of possession. Like you said, sometimes the press didn't work exactly how I wanted, to I would slowly add in some instructions to work on it. Sometimes adding a bunch too quickly means you don't know which ones are changing the team, and I was really happy with how they performed on the attacking side
@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker I, for one, would certainly watch you iterate on a tactic or 2 (good way of phrasing it).
Thanks for your reply. Looking forward to seeing more of your content. 👍
Top video and Top channel , Production is quality. Keep it up mate!
that means a lot thank you! and thanks for taking the time to comment!
FM's Jesus strikes again!! Simple but efficient as always.
Love the name FM Jesus for him ya know
Video comes out I like and comment! Boom
Hey I'll take it!!!
I love your content mate 🎉
Thanks!
9:27 I have a feeling we will have an episode on Opposition Instructions someday...
My next video is going to be "how to traumatize your players after they've annoyed you one too many times" lol
just put special orders to specific roles without ruining the balance of strategy 👍
were you a broadcaster or something before this? you have excellent golden tones
Thanks!! Back in high school I did.... not have this voice haha; I guess I paid my dues so to speak. And I actually do work in broadcasting, but not the on air voice. (I do background stuff)
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker ah i knew it! i was an operations engineer for many years and there was one guy on our team that just happened to have The Voice, he'd record lots of interstitials for the station. they need to get you on that
@@ernesto8738 ha, "interstitials"! I can tell you worked in that field because I never hear that word outside of broadcasting/media 😆😆
My hope is that SI eventually does some kind of voice recordings for player roles in the future. Maybe I can get in on that
Great video, very helpul!!
What skin do you use for your saves?
Thank you!
thanks! It's the Rensie Dark FM24 skin
Can u make a video about tempo
Hope to make some more videos on other instructions as I get towards the end of the player roles. Thanks for the suggestion
I have over 500 hours of FM 24 and been playing since CM 98... but I applied this video to my current save... 5-0 win after awful results, with MAN CITY in 2034... I actually unistalled the game last night because of frustration but saw your video and gave it a go. Thank you!!! Instant subscriber here!
thank you for sharing the success story!! So happy it worked out. Sometimes it's all about going back to the basics! And thank you for the support 🙌
How does this guy know my thoughts😂??
I'd rather not say....
Watching the 2nd half highlights made me a bit curious; is the Inverted Full Back that necessary to be introduced on FM? The half back literally did the exact same amount of work in the pitch.
I'm just asking because I've never been a fan of it and I try to understand if there's any importance or benefit playing with IFBs.
I look at the IFB as more of an option, not necessarily better or worse. For example, in this match if one of my Wing Backs got hurt, and all I had was center backs on the bench, I could sub them in and change the role to an IFB. This would still give me the back 3 I want to stop their counter without needing to use a center back as a WB.
And it means I could change the half back to something else (maybe switch the midfield around, put another up top, etc...)
Nicee, i can be Don Carlo
The more videos I make, the more he becomes my idol haha
Hi from Spain again, can we use this system with a relegation candidate?
You probably can! It's super basic, which means you should be able to adapt it to your team. I would have a defensive formation as well, something like a 433, that you can switch to or use for tough away matches
Yes we can! Just won 7-1 a home match we were supposed to lose...not too shabby for a fifth tier semi-pro team, many thanks for your great guides...
@@franciscosustek7249 ha that's amazing!!!! Sometimes as they say simple is the easiest 🤣
This system works with a more cautious approach too...just turn both IF into DW (from a 424 to a 442 DM)
Great videos, ... Do you coach real people? 😊
Nope, just live here on TH-cam haha. and thanks for the compliment!
Hey, great and informative video as usual. I'm currently struggling with implementing an attacking tactic. This is what I'd like to see my team doing:
- Build up from defense while my attacking players (4321 and/or 433, 3box3 when in possession) push up the opponent defensive line
- mainly short passes to increase possession and attract pressure, but from time to time I'd like my defense to try long balls for the attacking players
- (this is hard) position interchange between the 3 midfielders
- Defensively, high press when in the opposition half, mid block when in my own half
I tried everything, from team to player instructions, it never seems to work. Is it viable?
Also, and this is something I'm struggling with every tactics this year, any way to counter complete wingbacks without man marking them with my wingers and use gegenpressen?
Thanks! Glad you liked the video. Here's some tips!
Generally, a 433 is easier to build out from the back because of how the midfield is set up, so I'd start there. Using the "play out of defense" and "distribute to center/full backs" should do the trick.
If you want your defenders/deeper players to try long passes, roles like the ball playing defender, libero, deep lying playmaker, and regista will all want to play those passes. Roles like the ball winning midfielder, defensive midfielder, central defender all like to play short passes.
The positional interchange would vary a lot depending on player roles, so that would need tweaking and adjustments. It also generally happens naturally; for example, in this video, one of the clips my inside forward went wide and my wing back went into the half space for positional interchange.
The press just tells your team where to engage the opponent when they have the ball A high press will engage them sooner and a mid block would be more balanced. You could try a high press and a standard defensive line; might give you more coverage of the field if that's what you're looking for.
As far as the CWB, you could always keep a role dedicated to staying back and shutting down the flank. Like a Full Back (D) or the No Nonsense Full Back
Anyways, hopefully these tips help, or at least get you started!
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker thank you so much for taking time to answer! I already tried all of this, but I'm glad I'm on the right direction. Will dig further into it. Thank you again!
@@walcon930 No problem! Keep me updated, curious to see if you're able to solve the issues
Could you do inverted fullback?
My goal is to get to the inverted fullback in the future! May not be right away though, hope that's okay!
Why would you attack players with roles?! (Thumbnail) 😂
I love that hahaha
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Less is more!
I'm going to make that my new channel motto haha
Does anyone else struggle to control games/ and attack, feel like I personally have to sometimes pick between creating only 3/4 clear cut say 0.25XG chances a game, or having alot of chances but being just as exposed to conceding at the back, any advice?
What kind of tactic you using high tempo or possession?
@@jamesbainbridge9375 I generally try a mix of both, I try to have shorter or slightly shorter passing with a higher tempo, or to compensate I have slight more direct slightly higher with intense pressing to try and mitigate the ball loses but I lose so many goals on turnovers tbh my players just don’t seem to close down very effectively
Would also like to add Ive since tried the advice in the video with Dynamo dreseden and it is working a treat and it’s proving pretty effective in giving me what I wanted based on my complaints
Not to poach my video haha, but I would pick a formation that you like and some player roles and then start there. Don't use any instructions, and focus on the player roles and see who is losing the ball. For example, ball playing defenders have a tendency to try risky passes; Wingers will want to dribble more and that can lead to turnovers, etc.... In addition, higher tempo and/or more direct passing can also lead to turnovers, as your players are trying risky plays more often and making that decision quicker.
For me, there's two types of turnovers: one where the player makes the right play, but it doesn't work (these are acceptable to me.) The other is the player does something not smart, then it's time to figure out if it's the player role or the player.
Also, if you're team isn't closing down the ball effectively, go the other way. Tell them to press less often and keep your team shape.
Hope those help! I know FM is can be very frustrating but hopefully these tips can give you a starting point
@@TheDeepLyingPlaymakerthanks for the reply! I’ve watched a-lot of your stuff over the last couple days so been hard to digest it all in the one go (purely on me haha) but took your advice and it’s really nice to see it all come together, a DLP really does lay deep and find runs. I find that the lack of instructions like you said in the video breeds a lot of freedom and lets the roles be as affective as they can be, particularly for me a Wide AP and a SS have been causing half space chaos with an overlapping wingback.
Hi mate love your videos, wondeing if you could do one explaining the difference between a Defensive midfielder and ball winning mid as I use them in my 4-3-1-2 formating but never know which is the best role to go for for my 3 defensive mids, I have a deep lying playmaker in the centre then either Bwm or Dm each side of him, although just bought a SV for this season so might use him in one of the roles instead, thanks. Also some advice on cover, stopper and defend for CB would be usefull too.
The Defensive Midfielder is like the Central Midfielder. Meaning he won't leave the center of the field too much and he'll give you proper cover. He won't be the most exciting role though lol.
With a formation with 3 defensive mids, I would use the DM(D). That'll let your DLP follow the ball around and your new SV push up the field. With the BWM, he'll chase the ball so you'd have 3 defensive mids that are all leaving their position at different points which could leave you exposed.
The DM(D) isn't as glamorous, but you'll know exactly where he'll be when defending.
@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker thanks mate, much appreciated. It took me about 3-4 seasons to get promoted with Blackburn finished in playoffs then just ouside using a control possession type of tactic, using 4-1-2-2-1 then switched to 4-3-1-2 using genpress, shot up the table finished second and now finished 9th in prem 2 seasons in a row so going pretty good. Just lost my first game of the season against an easy Fulham side with the best team ive ever had so gonna try some new things out later today after watching your videos and see how it goes, maybe its time for a new tactic👍
we need player roles!🫢
Have no fear, player roles will always be on the way haha