I have been testing set pieces, and these got me the best results so far. However, it is pretty hard to test set pieces effectively, so I would appreciate if others could test and share results, and maybe how they compare to other set pieces. Let me know how it worked for you!
In my personal experiments with Autumn 0.2 and Winter 0.2, it improved a lot the goals scored and points per match, but didn't change significantly the goals conceded. I am not sure if it didn't improve defense because we are talking only about six or seven goals per season (so reducing one or two wouldn't make much of a difference), or if it was because scoring more goals make the team relax and concede more during match (usually happens when you have a larger lead), outweighing the gains from better defensive set pieces.
ZaZ said: I have been testing set pieces, and these got me the best results so far. However, it is pretty hard to test set pieces effectively, so I would appreciate if others could test and share results, and maybe how they compare to other set pieces. Let me know how it worked for you! Expand
@ZaZ Good to see you back, man. Welcome back to the community. I really couldn't find a good set piece in FM26. Could you share your results from your tests? For example, how many goals did your team score in the league from corners or free kicks?
pixar said: @ZaZ Good to see you back, man. Welcome back to the community. I really couldn't find a good set piece in FM26. Could you share your results from your tests? For example, how many goals did your team score in the league from corners or free kicks? Expand
Thank you! Results depend a lot on the team, because of the characteristic of the players. Keep in mind I tested with teams predicted for middle of the table and last place (Like Nottingham Forest and Burnley). For corners, results range from 10-15, and indirect free kicks were 5-6 per season. Some cases got like 20 corner goals and 10 indirect free kicks, but those are outliers (however, pretty achievable for teams with better players).
ZaZ said: Thank you! Results depend a lot on the team, because of the characteristic of the players. Keep in mind I tested with teams predicted for middle of the table and last place (Like Nottingham Forest and Burnley). For corners, results range from 10-15, and indirect free kicks were 5-6 per season. Some cases got like 20 corner goals and 10 indirect free kicks, but those are outliers (however, pretty achievable for teams with better players). Expand
Using Zaz's set pieces my defender scored a very important goal from a indirect free kick in quarter final of the Champions League
max 737 said: Using Zaz's set pieces my defender scored a very important goal from a indirect free kick in quarter final of the Champions League Expand
Gratz! I was considering only the League. If we put together all competitions, then goals from set pieces get even higher. I would estimate them to be around ~20% of total goals of the season.
ZaZ said: Gratz! I was considering only the League. If we put together all competitions, then goals from set pieces get even higher. I would estimate them to be around ~20% of total goals of the season. Expand
ZaZ said: I tested with my four tactics, and all got a noticeable boost in average points and goal difference. I can only assume it works for any tactic. Expand
Hi @ZaZ is this still your preferred set piece routine after the ME changes?
I have been testing set pieces, and these got me the best results so far. However, it is pretty hard to test set pieces effectively, so I would appreciate if others could test and share results, and maybe how they compare to other set pieces. Let me know how it worked for you!
Individual set pieces are below.
Throw-Ins are set to Retain Possession and Work Into Box
In my personal experiments with Autumn 0.2 and Winter 0.2, it improved a lot the goals scored and points per match, but didn't change significantly the goals conceded. I am not sure if it didn't improve defense because we are talking only about six or seven goals per season (so reducing one or two wouldn't make much of a difference), or if it was because scoring more goals make the team relax and concede more during match (usually happens when you have a larger lead), outweighing the gains from better defensive set pieces.
Do you know a way to see "*.fmf" content as json or tson or any other format? Cant do much with PS5.
ZaZ said: I have been testing set pieces, and these got me the best results so far. However, it is pretty hard to test set pieces effectively, so I would appreciate if others could test and share results, and maybe how they compare to other set pieces. Let me know how it worked for you!
Excellent work @ZaZ
Alexandru said: Do you know a way to see "*.fmf" content as json or tson or any other format? Cant do much with PS5.
I added screenshots to the second post.
Big thanks
@ZaZ Good to see you back, man. Welcome back to the community. I really couldn't find a good set piece in FM26. Could you share your results from your tests? For example, how many goals did your team score in the league from corners or free kicks?
pixar said: @ZaZ Good to see you back, man. Welcome back to the community. I really couldn't find a good set piece in FM26. Could you share your results from your tests? For example, how many goals did your team score in the league from corners or free kicks?
Thank you!
Results depend a lot on the team, because of the characteristic of the players. Keep in mind I tested with teams predicted for middle of the table and last place (Like Nottingham Forest and Burnley). For corners, results range from 10-15, and indirect free kicks were 5-6 per season. Some cases got like 20 corner goals and 10 indirect free kicks, but those are outliers (however, pretty achievable for teams with better players).
ZaZ said: Thank you!
Results depend a lot on the team, because of the characteristic of the players. Keep in mind I tested with teams predicted for middle of the table and last place (Like Nottingham Forest and Burnley). For corners, results range from 10-15, and indirect free kicks were 5-6 per season. Some cases got like 20 corner goals and 10 indirect free kicks, but those are outliers (however, pretty achievable for teams with better players).
Using Zaz's set pieces my defender scored a very important goal from a indirect free kick in quarter final of the Champions League
max 737 said: Using Zaz's set pieces my defender scored a very important goal from a indirect free kick in quarter final of the Champions League
Gratz! I was considering only the League. If we put together all competitions, then goals from set pieces get even higher. I would estimate them to be around ~20% of total goals of the season.
ZaZ said: Gratz! I was considering only the League. If we put together all competitions, then goals from set pieces get even higher. I would estimate them to be around ~20% of total goals of the season.
Will your set pieces work with other tactics too?
max 737 said: Will your set pieces work with other tactics too?
I tested with my four tactics, and all got a noticeable boost in average points and goal difference. I can only assume it works for any tactic.
ZaZ said: I tested with my four tactics, and all got a noticeable boost in average points and goal difference. I can only assume it works for any tactic.
Hi @ZaZ is this still your preferred set piece routine after the ME changes?
Mark said: Hi @ZaZ is this still your preferred set piece routine after the ME changes?
I didn't test it after the ME changes, but it is still the one I am using.