Defending in FIFA 14 is fairly similar to defending in FIFA 14, but there are definitely some new details to the system that would be helpful to know about if you expect to do well as a defender. Furthermore, it is even more important to be a good defender in FIFA 14 because bad defending is incredibly easy to exploit in this game. Without sound defensive knowledge, you may find yourself losing games solely because your opponent is able to rack up a LOT of goals. Undoubtedly, the small additions to defending in FIFA 14 have made it quite a bit harder to become a proficient defender. While this guide does give a brief introduction that should be helpful to you, I'd suggest another option if you're looking for a more thorough, in-depth guide to defending. The Supreme FIFA 14 Guide contains, among many other tutorials, an extensive guide on dominating your opponent defensively. I'd highly suggest you check it out if you'd like to become a better defender!
First, slow down and square up the attacker. If all you do is run, any good player will sidestep out of the way. Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, or the ball, for that matter. Square up your opponent by holding LT/L2. This will give you a wide stance and keep your chest pointed at the ball, similar to blocking someone out in basketball. Instead of turning to run, you will implement a side step. This makes it a lot harder for anyone to run or pass you. Next, call in a second defender for assistance. Musician Bill Withers once said "Lean on me when you're not strong, and I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on." Sometimes on D, you could use a little help. Calling in a second defender is the best thing for that situation. While on defense, hold down RB/R1 to have the closest defender leave his mark and help out on your man.
The first movem ent you should make from a goal - kick this time is towards your own goal. By dropping off you can get a run at the ball. When the ball is approaching, press and hold the shoot or pass button down whilst pushing the left stick towards the ball. What will happen is your defender will overpower the striker and run right through and over the top of him to win the header. If you’re struggling with this technique try watching how professional footballers attack a ball, particularly defenders. So, as above we’ll break it down for you. Goal kick taken. Move your player back around 5 yards to back off the striker. As the ball is dropping begin to move your player forward towards the attacker and ball as it drops. Press and hold shoot or pass button until the header is won. DONE
The basic thing to do is don’t follow the ball, follow the player. What I do is when a player is trying to pull off a 1-2, I just switch my cursor to the other player and let AI handle the running player. Most of the times, they don’t get enough space to get through. You can also opt to follow the running player manually bad there are more chances of error this way. Keep in mind that if you miss time a tackle during a 1-2, you will end up regretting it badly so avoid it. How to Deal with the Aerial Through Balls. It’s another tricky situation for the defenders. The best way to defend the aerial through balls is to not to tackle or do a header until the ball is in control of striker. Premature tackles or headers can end up giving more freedom to the striker.
The man in black is nearly as important to you winning as scoring goals, so if he’s not favoring you, you can forget about victory entirely. Constant shirt pulling and late tackles are rarely punished accordingly and it just encourages players to slide around all game committing fouls, making a mockery of the idea of a Beautiful Game. When the ref decides to call back play, he disrupts the game and often books two to three players after every intermission - frankly, it’s ridiculous. Once more, FIFA 15 is rumored to have a Be a Referee mode, which sounds crazy but surely it couldn’t be any worse than the current AI.
