This is a tactic I found on sigames forums and with the permision of the author Mr U Rosler I'm posting it here. The tactic is composed from 3 sets of tactic.
They all share the same defensive platform which is considered to be the best defensive set up in the game, however it requires committing 6 players to defence. The issue then is utilizing the attacking 4 in such a way that you carry enough of a goal threat to make the tactic effective.
Defensive set up.
![The 'Triple X' Set - Home, Away & Maverick - The Wingers are back!!-8dsqmty.png]()
The attacking players are then distributed as follows with each tactic.
AWAY TACTIC
![The 'Triple X' Set - Home, Away & Maverick - The Wingers are back!!-u2gtmvy.png]()
On the away tactic we are naturally fairly cautious with only our Striker on attack duty, players on Support duty are excellent at supporting attacks when we are in possession so there is still plenty of goal threat, especially counter attacking whilst defensively being really solid.
HOME TACTIC
![The 'Triple X' Set - Home, Away & Maverick - The Wingers are back!!-pkixzvi.png]()
The central midfielder is now pushed upto the AMC slot utilizing the Enganche role. The mentality has moved from Control to Standard. DW are now Inside Forwards. We now carry a greater attacking threat without compromising our solid defence too much.
MAVERICK TACTIC
![The 'Triple X' Set - Home, Away & Maverick - The Wingers are back!!-7jhgxja.png]()
The most attacking set up. The mentality is now Attacking, retain possession is off which means the tempo is a bit higher and we play slightly more direct. the Inside forwards are now on attack duty. Even with this set up we are really solid at the back.
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XXX AWAY.tac
XXX MAVERICK.tac
XXX HOME.tac
HOME GAMES
Strong Favourite - Maverick Tactic
Favourite - Home Tactic
Evens - Home Tactic
Under dog - Away Tactic
AWAY GAMES
Strong Favourite - Home Tactic
Favourite - Home Tactic
Evens - Away Tactic
Under dog - Away Tactic
TO PULL BACK A GOAL/RECOVERY = MAVERICK TACTIC
PLAYER ROLES
Complete Forward/Attack
ACCELERATION
Finishing
Composure
Technique
There's no doubt acceleration is vital for the Complete Forward as well as the IF/DW. I've seen mine break from inside our own half and run half the length of the pitch before scoring on more than one occasion. A single advanced striker on attack duty works really well, you can expect a goal a game from yours, more if you are a top team.
Inside Forward/Defensive Winger
ACCELERATION
Finishing
Crossing
Passing
Don't worry about getting different players for the DW - IF roles, attributes geared towards the IF role will be fine for all. Again Acceleration is very helpful during counter attacks, getting to lose balls before defenders and getting back to help defensively. This guys provide a massive goal threat both creatively and as goals scorers in there own right.
Enganche
TECHNIQUE
Creativity
Flair
Finishing
Bit of a weird one this. Described as a static 'hook' for the team, these guys are actually very mobile and to my mind operate as a kind of 'super charged' Shadow Striker. Great creators and superb at timing late runs into the box. They will score and create plenty.
Central Midfield/Support
PASSING
Work Rate
Team Work
Determination
If/when you are a top team you'll only really need one of these as you wont be using the away tactic much. In fact, I try and make sure one of my Enganche's fits this role well as well so I can just use him if i need to use the Away tactic. For those of you with weaker teams or moving thru the divisions its worth investing in a couple of these as you will use the Away tactic a lot.
Defensive Midfield (Support & Defend)
TACKLING
Passing
Team Work
Jumping Reach/Acceleration
You will be using 2 of these at all times. I favour a Big Guy in the defensive role and a Quick Guy in the support role. Due to the way the 2 more attacking tactics are set up you need both to be good passers. The Short Passing players instruction is removed from both these players to enable them to bridge the gap between defence and attack with some pin point passing. You can consider them both 'lite' DLP's if you like. The DM on support duty will venture as far forward as the edge of the penalty area during sustained attacks.
Full Backs
TACKLING
Positioning
Team Work
Passing
Full backs on support duty offer an excellent balance of defence and attack. You have the luxury here of going with 2 dominant headers and concentrating on defensive/physical qualities here if you like. I personally still like 'footballers' in these roles but its tempting to have 4 physically dominant players across the back. A great option for those in the lower leagues.
Centre Backs
JUMPING REACH
Positioning
Tackling
Determination
Offensively these guys dont have to do much. They always have an easy pass on to one of the DM's. Make sure one of them is fairly quick and put him on the 'cover' role, (left CB). Simples.
Goal Keeper
AERIAL ABILITY
Reflexes
One on One's
Handling
You main threat to your goal is going to be from crosses and set pieces so someone dominant in this regard is key. The rest should be fairly obvious.
ATTRIBUTE LEVELS
English Premier League - minimum attribute levels - KEY 15 the rest 12. Elite/Champions League KEY 18 the rest 15.
Scale accordingly for your level/division.
DOWNLOAD:
XXX AWAY.tac
XXX MAVERICK.tac
XXX HOME.tac
They all share the same defensive platform which is considered to be the best defensive set up in the game, however it requires committing 6 players to defence. The issue then is utilizing the attacking 4 in such a way that you carry enough of a goal threat to make the tactic effective.
Defensive set up.
The attacking players are then distributed as follows with each tactic.
AWAY TACTIC
On the away tactic we are naturally fairly cautious with only our Striker on attack duty, players on Support duty are excellent at supporting attacks when we are in possession so there is still plenty of goal threat, especially counter attacking whilst defensively being really solid.
HOME TACTIC
The central midfielder is now pushed upto the AMC slot utilizing the Enganche role. The mentality has moved from Control to Standard. DW are now Inside Forwards. We now carry a greater attacking threat without compromising our solid defence too much.
MAVERICK TACTIC
The most attacking set up. The mentality is now Attacking, retain possession is off which means the tempo is a bit higher and we play slightly more direct. the Inside forwards are now on attack duty. Even with this set up we are really solid at the back.
DOWNLOAD:
XXX AWAY.tac
XXX MAVERICK.tac
XXX HOME.tac
HOME GAMES
Strong Favourite - Maverick Tactic
Favourite - Home Tactic
Evens - Home Tactic
Under dog - Away Tactic
AWAY GAMES
Strong Favourite - Home Tactic
Favourite - Home Tactic
Evens - Away Tactic
Under dog - Away Tactic
TO PULL BACK A GOAL/RECOVERY = MAVERICK TACTIC
PLAYER ROLES
Complete Forward/Attack
ACCELERATION
Finishing
Composure
Technique
There's no doubt acceleration is vital for the Complete Forward as well as the IF/DW. I've seen mine break from inside our own half and run half the length of the pitch before scoring on more than one occasion. A single advanced striker on attack duty works really well, you can expect a goal a game from yours, more if you are a top team.
Inside Forward/Defensive Winger
ACCELERATION
Finishing
Crossing
Passing
Don't worry about getting different players for the DW - IF roles, attributes geared towards the IF role will be fine for all. Again Acceleration is very helpful during counter attacks, getting to lose balls before defenders and getting back to help defensively. This guys provide a massive goal threat both creatively and as goals scorers in there own right.
Enganche
TECHNIQUE
Creativity
Flair
Finishing
Bit of a weird one this. Described as a static 'hook' for the team, these guys are actually very mobile and to my mind operate as a kind of 'super charged' Shadow Striker. Great creators and superb at timing late runs into the box. They will score and create plenty.
Central Midfield/Support
PASSING
Work Rate
Team Work
Determination
If/when you are a top team you'll only really need one of these as you wont be using the away tactic much. In fact, I try and make sure one of my Enganche's fits this role well as well so I can just use him if i need to use the Away tactic. For those of you with weaker teams or moving thru the divisions its worth investing in a couple of these as you will use the Away tactic a lot.
Defensive Midfield (Support & Defend)
TACKLING
Passing
Team Work
Jumping Reach/Acceleration
You will be using 2 of these at all times. I favour a Big Guy in the defensive role and a Quick Guy in the support role. Due to the way the 2 more attacking tactics are set up you need both to be good passers. The Short Passing players instruction is removed from both these players to enable them to bridge the gap between defence and attack with some pin point passing. You can consider them both 'lite' DLP's if you like. The DM on support duty will venture as far forward as the edge of the penalty area during sustained attacks.
Full Backs
TACKLING
Positioning
Team Work
Passing
Full backs on support duty offer an excellent balance of defence and attack. You have the luxury here of going with 2 dominant headers and concentrating on defensive/physical qualities here if you like. I personally still like 'footballers' in these roles but its tempting to have 4 physically dominant players across the back. A great option for those in the lower leagues.
Centre Backs
JUMPING REACH
Positioning
Tackling
Determination
Offensively these guys dont have to do much. They always have an easy pass on to one of the DM's. Make sure one of them is fairly quick and put him on the 'cover' role, (left CB). Simples.
Goal Keeper
AERIAL ABILITY
Reflexes
One on One's
Handling
You main threat to your goal is going to be from crosses and set pieces so someone dominant in this regard is key. The rest should be fairly obvious.
ATTRIBUTE LEVELS
English Premier League - minimum attribute levels - KEY 15 the rest 12. Elite/Champions League KEY 18 the rest 15.
Scale accordingly for your level/division.
DOWNLOAD:
XXX AWAY.tac
XXX MAVERICK.tac
XXX HOME.tac