[bigmaz]

I have been playin FIFA 09 for just over a week and I am getting so frustrated. Every person I play seem to get the ball off me as soon as i get a chance to run with the ball. And when they get the ball, they rip me, always seem to be faster and I end up with no defenders. They are not even using any skills. Has anyone got any tips?

Cheers
Bigmaz

[pilgrimchris]

Don't try to run with the ball, I generally find that I can do this very little in online games. Go with lots of short passing and patient build up.
You can also use the right stick to push the ball ahead of you which can make you run with the ball faster than just using the sprint button.I've also seen people play 5-3-2 formations very effectively, which gives attacking teams very little space and no where to go. They then get hit hard on the counter.
I'd also suggest playing offline while you get used to the game.

[scrapbook]

Make sure you have the online set up so you are only playing players of similar standard. I think the setting is in the 'my profile' menu

Practice offline against Barcelona at the highest difficulty.

Download the full manual from EAWorld so you can set your tatics / team up properly.



Once you have done that you will get frustrated of people disconnecting from games when you are beating them!

[thelegendofyrag]

I just tend to knock the ball about patiently and build up attacks if i do lose the ball i try to stay composed and organised in defence this type of play frustrates the players who only like to run with the ball.

[Le RipPeR]

I've also found that using the 'X' button helps by bringing in a second player to tackle when the opposition is on the ball, as when you track yourself you can tend to follow the player rather than get in front of the player to make the challenge.