The tactics in FIFA 16 are easier to understand than previous releases but are still extremely detailed. Navigate to the 'tactics' tab of the team management menu to select from five strategies: counter-attack, high pressure, possession, long ball, and default. The sixth option is 'custom tactic', and this lets you incrementally increase or decrease the value of over a dozen different parameters, including team width, aggression, and the speed of build-up play. The 4-2-3-1 setup has become extremely popular in the modern game as it allows you to fill your team with flamboyant attacking players accompanied by two deep lying anchormen. Dont be afraid to tweak this system or experiment with perhaps a 4-3-3, 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 as these different shape variations can bring out the best in certain players.
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