How to play against a team that controls possession?

[Johnny Bravo]

I know a lot depends on the players that team is using, but speaking general tactics, how should I be playing?

[Wenzilber]

If I recall correctly, Control Possession relies on waiting for the opportune moment to strike. They do not force the attack. The ball handler would rather hold on the ball than do a long strike or long pass.

So I guess the best way to counter it is to not allow the opposition time to set up their attack. If you have fast physically fit players, I reckon that Gegenpressing would work. Otherwise, one of the counterattacking tactics might work and hope one of their defenders trip on his other left foot while going back.

Good luck! :)

[Johnny Bravo]

Originally posted by Wenzilber:

If I recall correctly, Control Possession relies on waiting for the opportune moment to strike. They do not force the attack. The ball handler would rather hold on the ball than do a long strike or long pass.

So I guess the best way to counter it is to not allow the opposition time to set up their attack. If you have fast physically fit players, I reckon that Gegenpressing would work. Otherwise, one of the counterattacking tactics might work and hope one of their defenders trip on his other left foot while going back.

Good luck! :)

Thanks! I took this question to SI forum as well. https://community.sigames.com/forums/topic/553522-how-to-play-against-a-team-that-aims-to-control-possession/?tab=comments#comment-13116283