ZaZ - Autumn 1.76b

Testing SS taking more risks. My theory is this will make them pass the ball when shots are too hard. This version uses TIs from Barbie.

Such a gap caused by the synergy between two instructions (low crosses + balanced defensive line behavior). The worst part is that I cannot grasp the relationship between the two.

ZaZ said: Such a gap caused by the synergy between two instructions (low crosses + balanced defensive line behavior). The worst part is that I cannot grasp the relationship between the two. Expand

Could it be being impacted by the cross from byline instruction? IMO the defensive line being higher leaves space in behind and if you're full backs are further up the field then you're more susceptible to a fast counter, especially with a ball over the top or to the flanks but with that much lower defenisve line at least that space isn't really there

CBP87 said: Could it be being impacted by the cross from byline instruction? IMO the defensive line being higher leaves space in behind and if you're full backs are further up the field then you're more susceptible to a fast counter, especially with a ball over the top or to the flanks but with that much lower defenisve line at least that space isn't really there Expand

My observation inside the game is that low crosses work fundamentally different than whipping crosses and floating crosses, and I am not talking about height or strength here. When players do low crosses, they don't simply run to the byline and cross to the penalty area, but instead they run to the end of the field, then turn their body around, move a bit diagonally inside the box, then do the low cross. My guess is that since there is a break of pace when doing low crosses, then the advantage of "step up more" is lost, and you are left with only the disadvantage of leaving yourself exposed.