CBP87
Me testing it or Arena? I tested it on the old patch and I assume so did Arena as they tend to create new tables for new patches
momo11 said: Yeah they said they improved the defending against strikerless formation.

I haven't seen anything as yet to say that its been nerfed though, in fact, from what I'm seeing online, there is little if any impact
NeOnHD92 said: The tactic was very nerfed with update 26.1.3 @CBP87

Don't know, haven't tested it
Hiroo said: any set pieces suggestions ?

Tweaked version of https://fm-arena.com/thread/17564-barbie-v3/

Changes-
Added step up more









Tweaked version of https://fm-arena.com/thread/17448-barbie-v1/

Changes-
Added quick distribution to GK
Removed play through press
Removed work ball into box









MonraMer said: What set pieces did you use?

I am still using this one from FM24, I suspect there will be better ones out there
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Snsnnsjsjs said: would u play this on attacking for any team

Yes
Rawdolf said: so you put the left-handed attackers on the right?

Yes, left footer on the right and right footer on the left. This then allows the player to cut in and take a shot/pass at a better angle with his stronger foot
Rawdolf said: For CHM, do you put left-handed on the right?

No, I put left footed on the left if I have one and right footed on the right, I would only put left footers on the right and vice versa for inverted roles
Nikos said: Have you created this routine yourself? If so, where can I find it?

Yes I created them myself. There are probably better ones out there for FM26, I've just not got round to creating any yet
Nikos said: First of all, congratulations on the tactic. It works excellently (Panathinaikos, Greek Super League). I think you should also create a set-piece routine based on the back three.

Thank you, I use katana set pieces which I was using in FM24, still seem to be working ok
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Tweaked version of Barbie v1

Changes -
Added step up more
Added balanced crossing









ElegantCommand888 said: Airdrieonians Scottish 2nd division. It started the season outperforming what I had experienced with Autumn, then we started drawing and losing, we still finished the season outperforming media prediction though and thought it could be down to just dip in form during the season, however I started another season same file, same team, same personnel and did the same season with Autumn and resulted with less draws and losses, and more goals.

Always could be RNG, but based off what you stated about the TI differences I would expect Barbie to outperform Autumn given my personnel.

( Sorry for the novel btw )


You also have to attribute player quality, the lower down the leagues you go then the likelihood is you're going to see more players that are less physical then players towards the top leagues, by that I mean acceleration and pace. So teams rely more on crosses and headers and you're less likely to see balls played through because the quality just sometimes isnt there. Don't rule out how important acceleration and pace is but also autumn is a very very good tactic
ElegantCommand888 said: I found that compared to autumn my defense was more leaky in this tactic for some reason, chance conversion lower in some matches as well.

The only difference I could attribute would be due to the line behavior TI and crossing style.

@CBP87 any idea what could be causing?


What team are you? Step up more is leaving more space between the defence and GK so you're potentially more at risk of through balls. I'll be honest in terms of crossing, I don't really have an opinion, low crosses will hit feet, balanced will hit feet and head so there is a mixture but for balanced crossing to work you would need a striker with decent heading/strength
stalvat said: hey thanks for your tactic, what kind of player would you recommend as a AM?

Stick a striker there, that's all I've ever used


RMHenry said: Amazing, thank you. Curious, if I turned on "Play For Set Pieces", would it make the tactic noticeably worse? I want the best tactic but also want my main goalscorer to bag a lot of pens too.

I haven't tried play for set pieces but this tactic should be getting the most out of your main goalscorer


TurboHips said: Hi mate. If I’ve made the tactic and put the pi’s and ti’s on but haven’t put the mentality as attacking by mistake would I have to remake the tactic or just make it attacking

Yes, just change the mentality to attacking
Rawdolf said: Why include the instruction to leave the center?

I don't know what you mean
Snsnnsjsjs said: is this the best tactic in fm

Who knows, but it has scored highest in the arena testing but the best tactic is a matter of peoples opinion