msullimac

I wonder how should i set up closing down for my central defenders. I play 4-1-3-2 formation. In first season i played often closing down and central defender have average rankings 7,23 and 7,32 than i heard that central defenders should play rarely closing down and rankings droped to 6,97 and 7,02. So have you any ideas???

waterwolf

i decrease my DC's closing down as it helps them hold the line, but i only decrease it by about 2 or 3 clicks. ive seen some people move it right down but that just doesnt do it for me cus the DC's back off too much and the attackers get easy chances on goal

retired_lswearne

i normally put on the first notch of rarely (5)?

retired_don4071

Depends on your tactic. If you would like much possession and a high defensive line, let your forwards and 2-3 midfielders have high closing down and your defenders a little lower (5 for stoppers, 8 for side backs, 10 for keeper to let him sweep behind your defence). If you play counter attacking let your forwards and midfielders have low closing down to drop down and defend on your own half, and let your defence have a little higher closing down, and play with a deep defensive line. The difference is that with possession minded football you want to defend high on the pitch, and win back the ball as soon as possible. With counter attacking you defend deeper and let your opponent have the ball, while at least one fast striker is ready for the break. With possession football I would attack on the wings, with quick, short passes. With counter attacking I would attack through the middle with long passes to my superpacy striker.