How to Make a Tactic That WORKS! (Works For FM24)

In this video, I'll be going through the process of creating your very own FM23 tactic. In an easy to follow step-by-step process, we'll be looking at how to create a tactic that can attack and defend, while being suited to your specific players! At the end, you'll be making tactics that will rival even Klopp and Guardiola!
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[@coachroan]

Checkout my other FM tutorials for more tips on how you can improve your Football Manager skills: kzbin.info/aero/PLQRYMrjbotkOxzAFYqJu5cJm0mBJS7Bvq

[@shermanhunte5680]

I have a demo of fm 23.Should I wait on 24 or purchase fm 23

[@coachroan]

@@shermanhunte5680 I'm going to be completely honest: I'm not really sure what's available in the demo compared to the full game. I'm reading online that a demo could only allow you to play half a season, which in that case it would be a lot better for you to buy FM23. Other sources are saying that the only real difference with the demo is that you can't load all the leagues when starting the save. In that case I would say that you'd be fine to stick with the demo. It would be a great trial for yourself to get to know the game, so that you then can go full in with FM24

[@jovicaduro7204]

Your video is really good, but I was thinking.. that what you recorded is not enough and is not everything... I think that the choice of formation is also key and the mentality. is it the team you manage, I write it from experience, and that team's weakness will determine which formation you will choose..certain formations have weaknesses, for example 4-2-3-1, the weak link of that formation is 2 middlefield players if a bad team plays against a good team away 4-2-3-1 will surely lose..comparison is an excellent tool, you just need to know how to interpret it

[@jovicaduro7204]

It is beauty video but not 100 correct..first team comparesion players dont understandt right compare. First touch good -it is tool how team fast recevie ball,if team is good it for how fast play in passing game ..tempo is not to reduce fatigue ,tempo is measure how fast play with ball..if team have very good first touch ,team play high tempo od passing game

[@mostafaahmedibrahim2541]

Thank you ten hag

[@coachroan]

I'm telling you: the bald, Dutch coaches is where it's at!

[@joelmwabonje4481]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@pirateboyfearless]

9 + 3/4 hag.

[@cjendary9451]

Sometimes I have a bad habit of copying real life tactics even if my team can't play it and then the team suffers. This really can help give me a more independent insight of playing. Thank you for this video mate

[@coachroan]

I think a lot of people fall into the same trap. Finding that tactic that really fits your team will bring your play to the next level! And I'm glad the video helped you to adjust your tactics a bit! What's your tactic looking like now?

[@cjendary9451]

@@coachroan I'm using a 4312 system now to fit the player roles of my spurs players, right now I am midway through the season fighting for 2nd place in the prem with spurs in my second season. Before with copying tactics I came 7th.

[@coachroan]

@@cjendary9451 going from 7th to 2nd is an amazing achievement, which shows that you've got an eye for making tactics! Love the idea of Spurs lining up in a 4312. I assume you have Son and Kane up top? Would imagine they'd be a deadly partnership!

[@cjendary9451]

​@@coachroanIn what instance can I make a player play in a role that isn't their preferred role.

[@coachroan]

@@cjendary9451 Players don't really have a 'preferred' role per se. They do have a certain familiarity with a role and position. Playing players out of position or in an unfamiliar role does hamper their performance a bit, but their attributes will still be the most important factor on how they perform. So if you think a player would be perfect for a specific role or position you can totally play them there! You can also retrain them to become more familiar with that position, which goes faster than you might think with some solid playing time in that position

[@peri5552]

This was really good and precise. I always struggle when I start FM after a long break. And when I google “how to make a tactic” etc. I always end up finding prepared “meta” tactics which for me sucks the fun out of the game. I hate the fact that everybody, although trying to be helpful, giving me fish, instead of teaching me how to fish. You, my low cost Erik Ten Hag looking friend have just taught me how to fish. Thank you.

[@coachroan]

I really appreciate it man. What you're describing is exactly why I wanted to make this video, so I'm happy to hear you found it useful

[@ParetoEmperor-jp6ke]

if you have narrow formation go wide ball play, if you have wide formation go cut inside play. dont turn on counterpress button if your team shaped in defensive or counter attack tactic, it will ruin your shape if opponent caught your ball in transition. play lower tempo or more calm approach if you want tiki taka, play higher tempo if you want fast break counter attack. tiki taka and counter press work best with much shorter passes, counter attack or defensive tactic work best with direct pass.

[@coachroan]

Some valuable tactical insights here!

[@AshishSingh-hn1vr]

Amazing! Have watched a lot of videos on the topic but this by far delivers the message most clearly and in simple manner!

[@aprendetesta123]

Amazing video Pep, injecting their real life insights into the game, thanks you so much, I can finally create my 3-1-6

[@coachroan]

That's certainly.... an interesting formation to try out! If you do manage to get it to work, I would love to see it in action!

[@everest7714]

This is CLASS! tysm coach, im going to test this mindset out 😊

[@coachroan]

You're absolutely welcome, glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know which tactics you come up with!

[@everest7714]

​@@coachroan Made a destructive 4-2-2-2 DM AM!

[@coachroan]

@@everest7714 oooh sounds tasty. Let me know how it performs!

[@Gabriel_Eduard0]

NICE video. Great work!!!

[@coachroan]

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@FluppiLP]

This is the best, most comprehensive and most complete guide to FM tactics - by lightyears It is such a huge step above anything I have seen so far. Thank you, you make me want to get into FM again :D

[@coachroan]

Thanks man, I really appreciate such kind words! I'm also very happy to hear that you might give FM another shot! Let me know which team you're looking to start a save with!

[@FluppiLP]

@@coachroan probably some German team. I am German and I have played about 250h in FM22 and journed with my local club from Bundesliga 2 to 1 and also played Bayer Leverkusen. But as it is when you start, you play a few seasons and then decide that you want to tweak settings :D And then I couldn't really get into tactics, I was loosing. I knew I would have to work on my tactics but I found no real help so I eventually lost interest. But with your guide I might have a starting point to work on my tactics game :D So thank you!

[@coachroan]

@@FluppiLP What's your local club? Always love hearing about people's local club saves!

[@FluppiLP]

@@coachroan Darmstadt. They made it to the 1st league for this year. When I did it I won a lot of games. It went well for 5 games in league 1 and then I lost everything like literally everything until I got fired xD

[@coachroan]

@@FluppiLP I think we've all been there at some point! I would say that you could go to their rivals to teach them a lesson for firing you, but with your local club that might hurt too much!

[@daffaprangsi5969]

thank u, GOD Bless You

[@terenz3890]

Great video!

[@coachroan]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@carbegon4544]

Nice work brother thanka lot.

[@coachroan]

Thanks man! Let me know which tactic you come up with!

[@liamhartley2300]

Great video coach

[@coachroan]

Thanks for the kind words my friend!

[@blac-whit]

Great video. How do you get the tactical board?

[@chanyman342]

I changed my wingers to attacking mids and its improved my mum tactic no end!! Thanks for the help

[@coachroan]

Happy to hear you've been able to improve your tactic!

[@Fallout3131]

Thank you!

[@coachroan]

You're absolutely welcome! Happy to hear you found it useful

[@xilllllix]

ty mate! this will help me stop downloading other ppl's tactics for when the next FM releases

[@coachroan]

You are absolutely welcome my friend! Making that transition to creating your own tactics is one of the most satisfying feelings out there!

[@user-tn1dq5hu8q]

Thank you coach roan ❤ Guys, dont forget to check your players trait when you are creating your tactics. Traits can be a reall gamechanger.

[@coachroan]

You're absolutely welcome my friend! And paying attention to traits is definitely a valuable addition!

[@user-tn1dq5hu8q]

Thanks ❤❤

[@AgunechembaGreaze]

Thank you sir ❤

[@coachroan]

You're absolutely welcome my friend!

[@goggins6121]

you earned a like fellow baldster

[@flipplayzz]

TYSM!!

[@coachroan]

You're absolutely welcome my friend!

[@tomh6588]

I am very stingy with subscribing but I've just subscribed to your channel, Coach. Great video.

[@coachroan]

I'm very happy to hear that, welcome aboard! I value your subscription, so I'll do my best to keep improving the quality of the videos to keep earning that subscription!

[@gavster9477]

Hi, great video. If youre planning on playing a 4 back, should you instead split ip the defence into 4 zones rather than 5? Anyone have any thoughts, especially if its a narrow formation?

[@anggaihzap]

off to creating new tactic! thank you for the tips!

[@coachroan]

Let me know what kind of tactic you come up with!

[@anggaihzap]

@@coachroan Just a simple Asymmetric 4-2-2-2 with both wingers on attack instructed to do whipped cross and shoot less often because we are good at crossing but not really that decent at heading. Also had to put the wingbacks on inverted since i don’t want to overload the sides too much. Oh yeah and I also used False Nine! A role which i never used before but it just made sense since he could help the CM since I wanted my DM to focus more on the defensive side! It’s my first ever home brew tactics that I liked and the process of making it is easier than ever with all of your tips and tricks!! Thank you so much!

[@coachroan]

@@anggaihzap I'm loving the sound of that tactic! What's the role of the other striker? Do make sure that you have someone to aim those crosses too. And please let me know how the tactic performs for you!

[@anggaihzap]

@@coachroan Of course I used AF after watching your breakdown of the trend on tactics in FM! The base tactic was working wonders for me, I got back to back promotion from the Spanish 4th division and now we’re playing at the 2nd division. But we’re a bit lackluster now, fighting relegations since I kind of wanted to make work of the Regista because of my admiration to Andrea Pirlo and I wanted this young kid from my Youth Academy to became the next Pirlo. But hey all things aside I love all of your tips! Thank you!

[@coachroan]

@@anggaihzap Honestly, your lackluster season is probably not even due to your tactics. Back to back promotions is an incredible achievement, but it's very difficult to get up to the new level with such quick progression. There is nothing wrong with a season or two in the middle of the pack to get used to this new level of football, to then get back to winning ways with some smart signings

[@DailysNL]

heerlijke video arne slot

[@coachroan]

Thanks, blij dat je het leuk vond! Ik krijg normaal altijd Ten Hag te horen, dus Slot is weer eens wat anders. Kale Nederlandse coaches zijn wel de hype nu

[@pieterklaas9427]

When you do the comparison in squad planner. Is it good to train the entire section on the 1 thing that is like the worst average compared to others or do you have to transfer players in?

[@coachroan]

I think it depends on how much worse the average is, and the average age of your squad. You shouldn't expect more than 1, maybe 2 points of growth in an attribute in one season (it can happen, but it is quite rare). If the gap is much bigger than that, and that attribute is important for the way you want to play, it's probably best to bring new players in to help you with that part of play!

[@UPTHENODGE]

Thank you using ur help I’m currently 2nd with Stuttgart and beat Frankfurt 4-0 I now know how to use my players best so I win games

[@coachroan]

Well you can take most of the credit for that! 2nd place with Stuttgart is one hell of an achievement, respect! What's your tactic looking like now?

[@UPTHENODGE]

@@coachroanfirst I signed players which suited the style of play high tempo pressing football and I am playing a 4-3-3

[@coachroan]

@@UPTHENODGE nothing beats a high tempo, pressing 433! Love that

[@Astrall270]

I was struggling to get a good tactic in my save. This video really helped me make a good one.

[@coachroan]

I'm so glad to hear that the video helped you out! What kind of tactic did you come up with?

[@Astrall270]

@@coachroan I made a 4-1-1-4 Wide. It works very well with the large numbers of attacker I have in my squad.

[@coachroan]

@@Astrall270 oooh tasty. How has it been performing for you?

[@Astrall270]

@@coachroan pretty well, on all the matches I’ve used it, I have only lost once, and I have only drew once as well.

[@coachroan]

@@Astrall270 sounds like a great performance, respect my friend!

[@mohammedbahajri5715]

I have a suggestion for fm24: can you make this a series/playlist? Choose a new team per episode and give them a new tactic? (Like what you did with Southampton) This will be super fun and educational!

[@coachroan]

I'm liking that idea! Do you mean videos more like rebuilds, or videos more like team guides with instructions on tactics and possible transfers you can make?

[@mohammedbahajri5715]

No rebuilds, just make a new tactic for a team based on the available players & take your time explaining your decisions. We need to learn the analysis and the process of your thoughts. Before I watched your video I was thinking to copy one of any successful formation, but now I will try to be more brave and make my own! Thank you 😊

[@mohammedbahajri5715]

⁠​⁠@@coachroanif I have to choose, I will choose the team guides with instructions on tactics, to learn more on how to make a tactic for my team & evolve my tactics with time. I think your understanding of tactic is excellent & you are great in explaining it too, if you focus on that this channel will be the best fm channel on KZbin by far.

[@coachroan]

@@mohammedbahajri5715 you're too kind my friend! Sounds like a great idea as well, thanks for the amazing suggestion!

[@melpast260]

best video on tactic for fm

[@coachroan]

Happy to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@KingdomOfStars]

Great video! Earned a sub from me!

[@coachroan]

Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words, and welcome aboard!

[@gamefan8552]

Thanks it helps to better understand, however how do you know where players will move in board, the game does not show any ending players position.

[@coachroan]

I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed the video! I have to be honest, I'm not quite sure what you mean with your question. Do you mean how you can know where the players will end up on the field with using a specific role? If that is the case, the game doesn't directly show you that. It does give you an indication of that with the visual that plays when you select the role. Other than that, you'll have to study the role description and player instructions to piece together how the role will function. You can ofcourse also try the role out for a game or two to see where the player ends up playing. If that was not what you meant with your question, please let me know!

[@LeonardoRodrigues-vi2hs]

You have a really nice speech my friend!

[@lowencraft1404]

I just took over Watford in a journeyman and with your tips, I took them from 20th in the Championship to 3rd so far! 😊

[@coachroan]

Amazing man, that's a great achievement! Would love to hear more about your save. What tactic are you running, and who are your key players?

[@lowencraft1404]

It was a "holiday journeyman". I built the the team around Sarr and I used a 424 with 2 DMs. I got promoted to the prem and was 15th when I took my current job at Valencia.

[@coachroan]

@@lowencraft1404 Such a great player in FM Sarr is, wonder how long he'll stay at Watford IRL. How's life in Valencia treating you?

[@lowencraft1404]

@@coachroan I just finished my 2nd full season at Valencia. 2 7th placed finishes in a row. Just got Europa league foootball

[@coachroan]

@@lowencraft1404 Are Valencia still struggling financially in your save, or has that problem been sorted?

[@user-ef4jm1ek8f]

hey man nice video! Can you tell at skin do you use? thanks in advance!

[@coachroan]

Thanks for the kind words mate! The skin I'm using is the Tato23 skin www.fmscout.com/a-fm23-skin-tato.html

[@user-ef4jm1ek8f]

@@coachroan thank you man, appreciate. Keep up the good work and your channel will blow up massively.

[@coachroan]

@@user-ef4jm1ek8f Really appreciate the support! I'll keep improving video to video, and we'll see where the channel goes! At least I already know I've got some great people like you around already

[@echo645]

on the point at 6:42 wouldnt it be a good tweak to man mark the opposing team’s full backs with the shadow strikers so when you’re on the defensive they kind of act as wingers while covering enemy team fullbacks

[@coachroan]

That's also a good shout! It does require a bit more movement for those shadow strikers to get to the fullbacks, and back to their position once you got the ball, so it does require a bit more stamina and tactical insight of your player

[@naimrahman2064]

My team have good players with passing and vision. What should be the passing directness of my team?

[@coachroan]

With great passing attributes in your team, you're basically free to choose how you want to set up your passing play. Do you have very quick attackers? Maybe you want to use your players vision to launch fast and precise through balls with more direct passing. Do you want to fully dominate a match? Maybe you want to focus on short passing to create interplay and dominate possesion. It will really depend on what kind of football you want to play, and what other qualities your team has

[@martinsramek8594]

7:03 how do you put recent matches analysis into your tactic screen? I dont have it there

[@coachroan]

I personally use the Tato23 skin, which includes the recent match analysis in the tactic screen www.fmscout.com/a-fm23-skin-tato.html

[@TradeForexwithPaul]

This channel is so underrated - great work mate

[@coachroan]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@UPTHENODGE]

Do you know how to find the pros and cons on Xbox because we don’t have squad planner

[@coachroan]

I unfortunately don't own a console that can run FM right now, so I cannot help you. I now that SiMaggio, an awesome creator, makes content on FM23 Console. You can check out his channel, see if any of his videos help you out, or if not you can ask him a question or two www.youtube.com/@SiMaggio

[@thanors1492]

I’ve just created same tactic with OM in France using assistant manager advise ie in possession In transition and out of possession. Obviously my player duties on the pitch differ from this tactic. What I want to know are all player instruction set to hardcoded so you can’t change them ? Say I wanted a player to hold up the ball but in his instructions it’s not there can you change it if so how.

[@coachroan]

Certain roles will have instructions hard set for them, as they define that role. You are able to add personal instructions next to the hard set ones though, so you can customize the roles to your liking!

[@thanors1492]

@@coachroan How do I do that please

[@thanors1492]

@@coachroan sussed it thank you

[@shermanhunte5680]

I am beginning to like fm more than fifa.....cant believe I just said that,but its true. I love the tactical side of soccer/football !!!!

[@coachroan]

One of us, one of us, one of us... No all jokes aside, I'm very happy you're enjoying FM. Made the transition from FIFA to FM myself aswell, and I can tell you that nothing scratches an itch like the tactical depth FM can provide! It might be a bit overwhelming at the start, but you can chose how many responsibilities you want to take on at the start! Watching some tutorials online also always helps, and if you have any questions I'd be happy to help!

[@shermanhunte5680]

@coachroan don't get me wrong ..fifa or eafc is nice,but its not deep enough. It doesn't work properly either. I'm amazed of all the data and technical systems in fm manager!

[@coachroan]

@@shermanhunte5680 The difference in the level of depth between fifa and FM is really amazing. Before you know it, you'll be analyzing passing patterns at 3 AM!

[@ricanojr177]

where is the link to this site

[@coachroan]

All the links referenced in the video can be found in the description!

[@jovicaduro7204]

Yes we make very crazy tactic but how fm understunt we dont now

[@nikitakonstantinov1780]

binary options really changed my life! I bought a new car after I start to work with them

[@joshuacp5875]

since fm21 i became so obsessive using 4 attackers 😭 cannot stop to see wave after wave attacking football at my screen over and over 😭

[@coachroan]

No better defence than a great offence. What's been your favourite 4 attacker tactic?

[@karimalstam5603]

Ten Hag says facts

[@PhuocNguyen-sf7pn]

thanks Roan but still hard to me

[@coachroan]

Don't worry, building tactics yourself is one of the most difficult parts of the game! Are there any specific things you're struggling with? Maybe I can help you out!

[@PhuocNguyen-sf7pn]

@@coachroanthanks you so much ! I love this game so much ! But in my country we dont play FM to much ! So i half to learning some forum, youtuber ! And i like your chanel ! Very simple to me

[@coachroan]

@@PhuocNguyen-sf7pn Making FM simple is what this channel is all about, so I'm happy to hear that you could learn something from the videos! And again, if you're in need of any specific advice, you can always send me a message so I can help you out!

[@PhuocNguyen-sf7pn]

@@coachroanyes roan ! I will sent you my problem soon ! Watting your next video 🎉

[@PhuocNguyen-sf7pn]

@@coachroanhi roan ! Can you help me ? The mentality ? What it’s mean ? When away i should play balance and at home i should play positive or attack ?

[@alecdolman598]

Surely sing shorter passing goes against what you're arguing about Southampton not being good passers and not wanting to keep possession?

[@alecdolman598]

"Orsic is one of the best players in the team" - proceeds to play him out of his best position and wastes the trait of cutting inside from the left wing. Very confusing messages.

[@coachroan]

Thanks for the comments, some interesting points for sure. My idea behind the passing instruction was to focus on shorter, "simpler" passes while keeping the tempo high, so to not focus on keeping possession, but to strike quickly on an opponent. The original plan was to have Orsic out wide, but as I explained in the video I wanted to put some more constant pressure in central areas, so I opted for using him as an AM. What I specifically wanted from him was using his quality finishing, which I believe he can do from that AM position. But you're absolutely free to disagree with my choices! The main point of this video was to display a method for building a tactic, but everyone will have their own opinions on what the best ways to fill that in will be! It's exactly what makes the game so great!

[@alecdolman598]

@@coachroan I agreed with what you were saying, just then felt confused by the tactic as it felt a little contradictory. Interesting how others interpret the game...I'd always think of possession football being related to shorter passing but looks like you've interpreted it with tempo. Just feels a shame there is such an obvious meta this year, as whatever 'style' you try to create, can't get away from short passing, higher tempo, counter press, counter attack, higher lines of pressing and trigger press much more often. Keep up the good work :)

[@coachroan]

@@alecdolman598 yeah there's definitely a lot of ways to interpret the instructions (just like real life!) Makes it even more important to try out different combinations and see what results in what. I for sure agree that there's a meta this year. While it's a shame, there's definitely other tactics that can still work, just not as optimally as you'd want. It then comes down to what you appreciate more, unique or optimal tactics. Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos!

[@two-toneblue4872]

Attributes will be commensurate with the division you're managing in. There's no advantage to be had there.

[@adamaouiamar4000]

8, 9, ten Hag!

[@coachroan]

Hopefully you enjoyed the Ten Hag cameo!

[@saritabhwtwal4329]

Skin name ?

[@coachroan]

I'm using the Tato23 skin www.fmscout.com/a-fm23-skin-tato.html

[@saritabhwtwal4329]

Meanwhile me trying to force my low tier league team to play like prime Barcelona with tiki taka

[@coachroan]

Playing that kind of football at that level is certainly a challenge! Just make sure that the roles and instructions you''re asking your players to play matches their individual abillities

[@dzoker4561]

honestly it doesnt even mether i create 30chances my players just cant hit the goal

[@coachroan]

Well there's a couple of things that can cause this situation. I think there's two important things to analyze here: Who is getting the chances? Is it the player that you want to get chances (probably your striker), or is it someone else (maybe a wingback with poor finishing keeps getting shots of). Secondly, in what situations are you taking shots? Is it clear cut chances, or are they all situations where there are a lot of defenders able to block the shot etc.? Once you got a clear picture of where your attacking play is falling down, you can then think about a tactical remedy to help you score some more goals!

[@Artbooksandboro]

A couple of things that can help that is: 1-lower your tempo as this can cause players to rush the game and take longer shots etc etc. 2- another thing I have found is dropping your mentality from attacking to positive, or positive to balanced which can again drop the players going all out in shooting. 3- try using work the ball into the box. 4- telling certain players to shoot less often, especially players such as inside forwards, inverted winger and shadow striker if they don't have good long shot and finishing skills. This is just what I have found with personal experience on football manager over the years, it is frustrating when you have 25 shots with 6 on target and 1 goal it generally means your tactical style or player instructions need a slight adjustment(but you are on the right track creating them chances).

[@two-toneblue4872]

4:58 No.

[@SrSteve404]

I'd say Ten Hag is your copycat, he lost 7-0, u didn't lol

[@dylanschuurman7548]

Ik ruik Nederlands

[@coachroan]

Dat hebbe gij goed geroken!

[@FCDH070._]

I have no idea what you just said nothing of it sticked with me I think this game ain’t for me

[@coachroan]

I'm sorry to hear that my friend. Is there anything specific that still confuses you? Maybe I can still help you out! And if my videos aren't working for you, that's okay too. There's a lot of other great content creators out there who might suit you better, so don't let it deter you from this awesome game!

[@jovicaduro7204]

Pes have separate formation and strategy and is it right name for it

[@jovicaduro7204]

Coach you dont explain right TI..you say if not good with stamina play low slow tempo,it is not correct..no it is instruction for passing no for pressing

[@jovicaduro7204]

Budy how your video have sense,?it is not way to solve problems with fm ,it is waste time

[@natanxyourmum2039]

Shut up

[@MokaBeats664]

Me trying to spam counter attacks on every team... 🥲