FIFA 10 tips for attacking and defending

I read PSM3 Dec edition magazine, and found tips for FIFA 10 that I think will benefit mostly to beginner player.

Attacking

1. Pass, pass  and pass.
Don't try to run the entire field with one player. It won't work. Use one-two's a lot.

2. Cross early and practice.
Use 'Early cross' a lot. Practice curling in crosses and redirecting your shot.

3. Shoot with stronger foot.
Long- range finesse shots using top players with overall ability of 80 or more are more powerful in FIFA 10.

4. Change the tempo often.
Change the tempo to keep your opponent guessing. Keep calm if you go a goal down. Momentum makes your players sharper and better organised.

5. Don't shoot if you can't score.
Possession is vital and taking shot with a weaker footed player from 30 yards out is madness. Keep working the ball around and look for openings.

6. Use your stamina wisely.
Players tire towards the end of games and you'll see more space on the pitch. Conserve your stamina. Subs with fresh legs can make the difference. Keeping possession will tire your opponent's team out as they chase to regain the ball.

Defending

1.Tackling
Only tackle when you are 90% sure you're going to get the ball, except when trying to stop a counter and making a 'professional foul'.

2. Tactics and strategies.
Your tactics should mirror your team's formation. It's not good playing offensive with five at the back and lots of defensive midfields.

3. Jockeying.
When one on one with your defender against a skillful player, don't try to tackle him. Stay in front of him while pressing L2+R2. You can use the secondary defender by pressing square.

4. Take your time.
If a quick forward is approaching you, don't always try to tackle straight away. Get control of a defender and run backwards and get into a better angle to defend against him.

5. Pressing
One of the best ways to win the ball.

6. Use the super cancel appropriately.
Sometimes, your defender gets locked in a run that puts him the wrong side of the attacker. However, it's possible to intercept the ball mid-pass. Knowing how to cancel (L2+R2) a player's locked run is essential. You can also use cancel to get in a better defensive position.

Source: PSM3 magazine, December edition.

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