PES 2021 | Ultimate Complete Defending Tutorial

[@doors8347]

You covered absolutely everything there is to cover! Amazing work. Thank you Spoony.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Cheers mate, yeah took me a whole day to edit. Literally 12hrs lol

[@nod32ia]

This is what I needed! Started playing legend as well from your advice, feels a lot better than with PES 2020. I have identified passing and defending as my greatest weaknesses, so I'll watch all your 2021 tutorials just as I did with 2020 when I started.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude, legend is actually fair. Best it's been

[@kay__907]

This is EXACTLY why you’re a legend Spoony. You’ll be at 100k subscribers in no time. Amazing content as always!

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude

[@ethan021]

I got it now...will be trying later

[@daytondenver3344]

instablaster

[@jovan8994]

Great tutorial, I also want to add that u can use R2+X for holding position against the attacker, it was previous versions feature, but it still works in 2021. What this combination of buttons do is marking the opposition player but without going close to him, just copy the movements of AI movement. PS- we should focus now on corners, cause legend diff are deadly :D

[@fudgin430]

So if you have alternative controller option, you would just press R1 and X simultaneously?

[@jovan8994]

@@fudgin430 Yes

[@fudgin430]

@@jovan8994 thanks!!

[@BilalVadiaGaming]

Fantastic Spoony, beautifully covered all aspects, what would we PES players do without you 😢🙌🏼😄

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Cheers mate :)

[@ITZLFFL]

thanks for this. im so bad at defending.

[@TC-wo4lf]

Curious why you don't like "swarm the box" tactic. Is it because the LB and RB get pulled into the middle too much? I use it because it helps nerf the CPU playing balls into a strikers feet for the turn and shoot.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

They drop too deep, if there's too big a gap between their striker and your defender they'll turn and shoot freely. Watch the Data Pack 2.0 video and in there you'll see a turn shot and goal because of STB

[@kelechijesse6356]

great video man, I came from FIFA and thought the jockey would automatically chase the player, didn't know I had to add the direction to chase them too😂, really helpful video man, thanks a lot

[@SpoonyPizzas]

@@kelechijesse6356 no worries dude and welcome to the channel

[@shaunalvar6318]

I have lost so many games in ML this year and I'm only on Super Star so far! HAHAHAHAH i feel so demoralised🤣

[@sumai_m.h]

Happens to many 🤣

[@suorsodavit7421]

My gawd they add Legend difficulty right now 😂😭😭

[@nicolasoliveira4903]

3:32 Maguire Sleeping like in real life.

[@johnlombardo7816]

Absolute game changer spoony.. youre a G!!

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Cheers dude

[@M27v007]

I preferred the deep defensive line 8 compactnes and marking instead of tight marking . Counter target will be useful for the target striker especially playing that 80 to 90 minutes , try playing on legend difficulty...whole new level..fully beast mode needed.....😇

[@SpoonyPizzas]

I generally always play on Legend difficulty

[@IGeorgeMakar89]

Nice insight into the secondary press with 2 players by holdin square when close, ive been doin that a lot if I'm close to them as it helps so much to win the ball effectively. Sometimes though it goes tits up if timed incorrectly leavin ur fridge at the back exposed lol :)

[@SpoonyPizzas]

A fridge and a condom with a hole in it. What a back 2 combination

[@Vachlav]

Thanks for your hard work, mate. You're a must in PES tutorials right now. So i assume deep defensive line when i'm winning is causing me to tend to 'park the bus' unintentionally, and receiving that hateful turn on shot late goal at 85 minute. So it's better level up compactness to make midfielders help to close the gap, right?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Definitely, get rid of DDL and those settings will do you good. FLP and aggressive will help too

[@alenkovacevic4136]

You most do fouls vs ai in late time game likeb in real life..

[@Vachlav]

@@alenkovacevic4136 Better not conceding free kicks in this game, it's like a death sentence...

[@alenkovacevic4136]

@@Vachlav bring goalkeeper with L1 and press right analog and problem sloved

[@Vachlav]

@@alenkovacevic4136 Yep, but sometimes if you move keeper to one pole, AI shots to the other one. Also jumping barrier doesn't help always. There if COM wants to score, it will.

[@TS-pu8cv]

Your tuts are real gems. Thank you.

[@DragonVignesh]

I suck at defending. Whatever I do the opponent ends up scoring goals... I feel my players are dumb and can't stop balls that gets deflected off their body on to opponent. Can you help me with any one or two methods that I can really stop them from scoring goals

[@ДаниелДерменджиев]

It's definitely a great tutorial and I completely understand what you're saying mate, also how that type of defending is probably the most effective. However it's a bit annoying how the game is made especially against legend AI, making it almost impossible to win the ball in their half of the field, every time you start pressing a legend AI player no matter who it is they immediately turn their back on you and it's like pushing against a wall. By the way what's your opinion on the way some people press the ball like in the older PES games (holding down X or Holding down both X + R1)? Cheers and keep up with those nice videos!

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude, yeah I've always said against legend AI it's best just to fall back in numbers unless you have a formation and more.importantly a attack/defence strategy that works. See the Must Know Tip video which may actually help you win the ball back. Those that hold X should be destroyed as they'll pull players out of position. Draw them onto you (see How to beat Gegenpress video)

[@hrushikeshpanchwagh8821]

Off the ball, should we always use super cancel ?

[@FFAR05]

Hi Spoony. A common theme in pro evo against cpu is that the defence boots the ball down the middle of the field and it always hits their striker wide open and he has time to turn and run at the cbs. How can we get tight to him and cut out the pass or dispossess him as soon as he gets it or at least challenge him or foul him? Thanks!

[@mikeyfama9409]

Nice great video even after a year. I was struggling with defending so this helped a lot thanks man

[@SpoonyPizzas]

No worries mate

[@mikeyfama9409]

@@SpoonyPizzas i tried efootball 22 but im not really a online player and the kickoff with only a few available clubs becomes boring pretty quick so yeah im probably gonna stick with pes 21 for a while!

[@Ljungdurst]

Perfect tutorial! Imagine trying to defend in FIFA ping pong arcadey joke.

[@baxtita]

I'm a pes fan , and i love its mechanics. However, fifa jockey system is more polished, still ping pong rather than football.

[@FUTBOLERO22512]

You are the best teacher spoony. thanks.

[@ardangame4654]

bagaimana cara menutup lawan dan mempresing lawan , apa yang harus d tekan ???

[@amirthekiller2593]

You're the best buddy, I mean master🙏

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks bro

[@muhzulhan1859]

If we want to provide 6 or more playing on defender, is activate 'wingback' without 'deep defensif line' and 'swarn the box' a good way?

[@mood.989]

I know all of this I have been an old player of the game since its first release on Sega I know everything in the game about attack and defense But in My Club It gets worse Because of the slow response of the players And the delay is a lot in playing You cannot do anything you have learned I have tried everything in the game since it was on the PlayStation 2 It is no different from now. Everything you applied in the game in the past, you can do in the current game Previously in a free kick If you press the R1 button the ball will swerve slightly to the right If you press the L1 button, it will deviate a little to the left And when you press the R2 button It descends from the blocking wall

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Yup, online sucks

[@j7sportvideo24]

Does it make a difference when you press the shoot button to clear or head on goal? Like if you press too early or too late does it make a difference? Because I just mash the shoot button as soon as the opposition cross comes in.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Good question, it does actually matter. Timing has a lot of various aspects to it. Such as height, speed and trajectory.

[@nod32ia]

Unrelated: how familiar are you with Klashman's tactics? If you're up for it, would be a great video.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Very familiar

[@nod32ia]

@@SpoonyPizzas Sweet. I've heard it being mentioned a lot, but never seen any reviews. What's your opinion on it?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

I actually prefer without but love his work. If you're asking why...it's cuz the AI in cup competitions go crazy even when drawing 0-0 in the final 20 leaving themselves open as they go all out attack.

[@richardomorrison7452]

Listen, I hear all that you are saying, but, when I play on line NONE OF THAT WORKS!!!! I get so frustrated I smashed my f#^#*ing controller into the wall, I swear. My players don't rush in and close down when when I hold R1+X nor when I hold R1+O (I use O for teammate press). Opponents rush in and and close me down as soon as the ball reaches my feet or better yet they intercept before I even get the ball. I cannot get my player to do that no matter how hard I try. No matter what they do. No I just do nothing, I just wait and hope the opponent will make a bad pass and I will get the free ball. I need help. Can you help me?

[@youseflibya9503]

Tnx ineed my best KZbinr ever in pes 😙😙😙😙

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude

[@shaahinrostemi495]

Great work & tuto . TY .

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Ty

[@hotsytotsy80s]

Can you tell me what does pressing L3 do? specially during moments like these: 6:21--8:22?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Nothing at all haha

[@ButtersSRB]

How to cutt passing lanes in PES 2021?

[@toankt3270]

good!!! be come legend spoony

[@ButtersSRB]

How to intercept passes in PES 2021?

[@adammohd8338]

That's good content as usual 😉

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Cheers dude

[@IGeorgeMakar89]

I was doin well on Superstar with 13 points from 15 in the Premier League which made me optimistic for legendary but I've since restarted & now lost my opening 5 games across league & champions league!. So now it's discouraged me from ever tryin Legendary if I'm strugglin on Superstar. I've always had a problem with closin the gaps between opposition in recent PES, it's like the players are not responsive enough to the space. I enjoy the gameplay though despite my frustrations whereas Fifa is straight on rails trash.

[@devendrasinhjadeja9018]

Wonderful Tutorial. Thank You

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude

[@BOT-zu8oe]

I use Plan 5/2/2/2 for Barcelona Attack Instructions Attack Long Pass Construction Middle Toys Support 8 Instructions Defensive Style Defensive Toys Confusion Area Condenser Defense Line 1 Concentrated 3 Advanced Defensive Instructions on LB and RB Jordi Alba and Roberto and Compressor Messi and Suarez water advise me to count

[@AtundeOlamilekan-ru2bd]

What is your settings before playing

[@SpoonyPizzas]

You can type spoony settings camera/controller pes 2021 in KZbin and it'll appear

[@paulgaya5099]

Can you please do a more detailed slide tackle video and an offside trap video as well. Thanks for the great content.....

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Sure thing mate

[@paulgaya5099]

@@SpoonyPizzas cheers mate, much appreciated

[@tsilavinarandrianandrasana6408]

Hi sponny I have a big big problem in master league pes21. I have a player that I development throughout 5 seasons, now his one of my best players. But juventus had paid his full realese fee abt 235Millions. How can I hack the game to cancel the juventus move?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

You can't mate :(

[@MoldyMojoMonkey]

Will you be doing a video for Man Utd's tactics Vs Leipzig?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

It's almost the same as OGS v PSG but different team selection. However when Bruno came on he didn't play as far froward this time (like VDB) so turn off counter target

[@IGeorgeMakar89]

Tried Legendary then conceded 3 goals so reverted back to Superstar & lost 5-0 to Leeds to add to my 4-0 defeat to Basel so I guess Superstar it is..

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Gotta change the way your mindset works. Think defence first, drag players back and play REALLY safe slow build up football. Forget skills, keep passing.

[@Cakeboy100]

Defensive header tutorial please. I just can’t get them right!

[@alenkovacevic4136]

You are best and thank you alot..

[@ButtersSRB]

L2 button ( manual)? Yours thinking? In defence.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

L2 is manual pass yes

[@ButtersSRB]

@@SpoonyPizzas In defence.

[@papasports5426]

Hi Spoony, Can you do a tutorial of online mode My Club? Thanks.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

What about it mate? Playing or explaining everything?

[@papasports5426]

@@SpoonyPizzas Let's start with playing. Thanks.

[@MatthewVideoProduction]

So much easier than fifa. I might go for pes

[@okasamurai9118]

You're a master legendary.....how precisely you take to get the ball from supercancel ...it's really amazing and I really envy you master...teach me how to do it

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Cheers dude, I have tons of tutorials - one specifically on super cancel....but lots refer to SC

[@VindictiveDesign]

So super cancel basically allows you to play the game with unassisted movement. Why don't they just have that as a game play option (I came from FIFA 13 on PS3- there is an option to have full movement control of the player once you switch to them), it's not that bloody hard of a thing to include? Also, is there a way to set your sprint to analog, or is it always at a set speed?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

No way for analogue sprint mate.

[@thescrewarchive5283]

I need this video ive been raging in pes all day

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Cheers and welcome to the channel

[@Hejirah]

player selection with the RS is a bit clunky, isn't it... I never select to player I want

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Depends on the length of time you hold it down for as well. You can use the targeting tool which helps (pros use this a lot)

[@Hejirah]

@@SpoonyPizzas targeting tool?? sorry I have no clue what is that

[@SpoonyPizzas]

@@Hejirah when in match, go into options and then match settings. You'll see targeting too. Switch that on. Kinda annoying personally but let's you know who you are selecting

[@Ibe678]

Is there any way to stop defending go forward?

[@Ibe678]

You didnt answer my question?

[@yahyajamal799]

Watching this after United vs everton game

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thoughts on United v Everton?

[@yahyajamal799]

@@SpoonyPizzas ...tense affair as it went on but cavani finish was something out of pes😂

[@diocavallo8736]

Just got this game and I'm so fuckin trash at defending it was just frustrating. Also sometimes one defender decide to screw the offside and he just go backward making some really bad situations. Could it be because I had deep defensive line or swarm the box?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Defensive line, deep defensive line and swarm the box all impact where defenders can be. You can play offside and adjust defensive line manually. Check out my dpad control video for PES 2021

[@diocavallo8736]

@@SpoonyPizzas I'll definetly check your others videos. Clear and well done guide👍

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude

[@aejaz3059]

FINALLY!!!!!!!

[@ducvu8988]

Thanks you

[@lukereeb7763]

Hey Spoony, could you make a video on attacking tactics and formations?? Last year's game you did one with Tiki-Taka and how to use it with the attacking possession which really helped. But ive done a lot of tinkering only to find out that I can get in front of goal but can't get the ball into the net even if I can get past the defense, they seem to block the shots anyway somehow. I'm either a lot more shite than I think (probably true) or i just a need a little hint lol

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Sure thing dude

[@nabil7arctica]

meanwhile defending in fifa be like.......?

[@volkan-cy]

manchesterla babam da savunur.

[@vincenzovalvano]

this is why I LOVE PES : defending is SATISFYING! Great video!

[@lolez541]

lol pes defending is absolute shit

[@theegyptianwumpa7940]

@@lolez541 STFU

[@dodyghari6463]

@@lolez541 it is yeah the most annoying defending mechanism, and stupid ref and powerful AI that push and put ur nose to the ground 🙂 I broke my ps5 controller cuz of how the AI playing wwe with me

[@dovlek]

Good Video, but what people need to learn as well is player facing position. If you recover and turn to an attacking player, they can press X and win the ball back. You see a lot of goals being conceding because of players winning the ball and than turning and facing the opponent player. Always try to face away from the opponent to auto shield or defend and retain possession of the ball.

[@Vachlav]

Totally agree. Usually it happens when you apply too much pressure or push x button your player has too much inertia and the ball goes far off your control. (If not conceding a foul).

[@deonte9014]

Honestly doesn't make a difference. The AI just shoves my players off the ball no matter what

[@mahdichopanzada309]

Maguire sleeping 😴! Nice one 👍 😂

[@ReeF83]

Hey Spoony loving your videos. Can you do one on how to receive the ball. For some reason whenever I receive the ball it takes ages for the player to pass and he does so in a very weird position. I also have the ball bounce off my player for some reason when a pass is being made.

[@Sdea1903]

This is the way. The only time i use a sliding tackle is when i am 1-0 down and cant score and get frustrated, so I nail a few players in pure rage. 😂😂

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Lmao

[@olijackson3105]

Great tutorial again.. brilliant content thanks Spoony. Game feels so rewarding this year, a great update when thinking about past version muck ups.. Happy playing all.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude, appreciate the kind words

[@jorleonelescott755]

that Lenglet late minute clean tackle is a beauty... but I wouldnt dare to because most likely I would get a red and a pen. It feels like the refs in 2021 are just waiting me pressing the circle button to offload my players off the pitch! :(((

[@mood.989]

This is ridiculous Only in practice can you do these things But in playing against an opponent You can't do any of these things And getting the ball becomes very bad, you can't take the ball from the opponent The response is slow and the players stop suddenly stupid move I played all versions The worst version is 21 Bad ball picking Online you can't play

[@GantiTerus]

some of my opponent can guess where i will pass, their player is always there to intercept, i cant shoot at all, i have 53% of winning in division 1, how does they do it, they always can guess, although i pass in different direction where im running to. weird

[@richardomorrison7452]

Listen, I hear all that you are saying, but, when I play on line NONE OF THAT WORKS!!!! I get so frustrated I smashed my f#^#*ing controller into the wall, I swear. My players don't rush in and close down when when I hold R1+X nor when I hold R1+O (I use O for teammate press). Opponents rush in and and close me down as soon as the ball reaches my feet or better yet they intercept before I even get the ball. I cannot get my player to do that no matter how hard I try. No matter what they do. No I just do nothing, I just wait and hope the opponent will make a bad pass and I will get the free ball. I need help. Can you help me?

[@richardomorrison7452]

Listen, I hear all that you are saying, but, when I play on line NONE OF THAT WORKS!!!! I get so frustrated I smashed my f#^#*ing controller into the wall, I swear. My players don't rush in and close down when when I hold R1+X nor when I hold R1+O (I use O for teammate press). Opponents rush in and and close me down as soon as the ball reaches my feet or better yet they intercept before I even get the ball. I cannot get my player to do that no matter how hard I try. No matter what they do. No I just do nothing, I just wait and hope the opponent will make a bad pass and I will get the free ball. I need help. Can you help me?

[@kubilaykaragoz7556]

Hi thanks for video. the opponent have been can lock to my players when ı have the ball. they are standing at 1-2 step away from me and wait. can we do this?

[@sayyedafnan1472]

how to cover centre forward during counter attack and how to maintain defence line my defence players also go forward even if i dont apply secondary press please give me any tips for multiplayer and also for Ai

[@Michaelbrume9]

Good morning. How do I increase my difficulty from superstar to legend?

[@feriak1975]

Hi spoony, great video as usual, I use super cancel plus the x button on PS4 controller to make it easier to run toward the opponent cause I find it a little hard to run towards the opponent using R1 & R2 only, do you think using R1 R2 plus X is as effective as using R1 R2 only? Your reply is much appreciated

[@SpoonyPizzas]

The R1 and R2 allow far greater control, yes it's difficult but you'll avoid being stuck behind your opponent

[@septicwomb4394]

Is it necessary or preferable to play with four fingers on the shoulder buttons? There’s so many commands my fingers get confused. And blocking lanes is hard, how do you watch the ball and the player you’re controlling at the same time?

[@fanbrazil9155]

Do you know how to change defend control in pes 2021 mobile thanks

[@fearless8352]

Awesome, really helpful. But can you maybe do on how to get all official kits and licences on this version?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

I have tutorials on that, PESUniverse option file mate

[@fearless8352]

@@SpoonyPizzas I heard you need to pay for it tho... :(

[@mattjones2825]

The Lindelof comment. 🤣

[@michau0195]

How can i change my goalkeeper settings? For example, I'd like to kick A and throw out B. Where i can find it?

[@SpoonyPizzas]

You can't

[@Ibe678]

Why my defence keep go forward any throw pass it’s goal

[@arch585]

Someone pls help what should be my auto player change level?

[@bryanrobson0213]

I've been a casual PES player for the last 7 months after being a lifelong Fifa player and I have to say, I absolutely fell in love with PES. Your videos are a great help to those like me who are still trying to get a handle on the gameplay and the intricacies of the skills. Thank you so much for all your hard work and I look forward to learning more from you.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Thanks dude, super cancel is a video I can highly recommend. Tricky at first but after 9-12momths it's a game changer

[@bryanrobson0213]

I've noticed from the videos I've watched so far that Super Cancel is quite prominent in most of the strategies that you show us. I'll definitely give it a watch. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@BrawlerTM]

The way the AI defend gets on my nerves haha just perfectly timed everything. Insane slide tackles with pin point timing and accuracy, just like irl... wait.

[@mood.989]

Previously when the opponent attacks your target and you make the team retreat The color becomes blue, defending the whole team. You can easily extract the ball Either in the current version When you use this method The team gets lost and does nothing and the opponent scores a goal

[@nader91]

what is pa3? i'm new to this

[@chesneymoniz8238]

👑👑

[@amirthekiller2593]

You're the best buddy, I mean master🙏

[@welshlad6427]

I can’t defend to save my life on this game especially online 🤨 On Pes 20 I was decent. At this moment in time I Hate This fucking game 🤔🤣🤣

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Lol, I prefer it... Adds a little more skill than holding X ftw

[@Hammface]

Mr Spoony. What I’ve learned from your tutorial is that am Not qualified to play it on SS setting( played Burnley as LFC at Home, couldn’t get one bloody shot on target) Dropped it Top Player setting, n Beat MAN City at the Etihad, 4-0 far too easily. What do I do?!!?

[@davidpeteraddison]

SUPER CANCEL SLIDE TACKLE!! Why have I not heard of THAT!? Thats a game changer, I always foul with slide tackles! Gonna try it, Thanks Spoony!

[@dotmanmide]

i hate the gameplay, its worse than 2020 imo. You have to almost face your player to make an accurate pass, a nod down is 50-50 your player will get it, cursor switch is all over the shop. I dont like it at all.

[@grle_nerazzurro3445]

How to stumble player from behind spoony...? How to pull him, there is the way but i dont know. Some players destroying me with that skill!!

[@ewanhaines2475]

Hi Spoony, what's your best formation for playing with Liverpool on superstar level over a season, just can't get it right, thanks spoony

[@captrizq]

Cool!

[@EaglesVision999]

When the attacking starts they come really fast and I can't stop them. The guy turns and just scores. I keep practicing dribbling but how do you guys dribble and finesse i can't even. They just kick me and like it's nothing. I want to dribble and shoot from distance. I used to curve shot so good. But every SONGLE TIME I LOOSE BOTH SUPERSTAR AND LEGEND. PLEASE HELP ME RECOVER.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Check my Messi dribbling tutorial mate

[@EaglesVision999]

@@SpoonyPizzas ok Will do

[@kether82]

Very nice tutorial as always. There is still a situation where I can't just reach the ball with secondary press and it is when opponent team is winning and he places the four defenders for example wide and just keep the possession with long passing. Especially at the end when the stamina is gone and it is very difficult to run. In that case what will works better? Man marking? Another question: anyone knows how can be possible that in Myclub I faced an opponent with Millesi who had as first formation 3 strikers? I bought him but the game allowed me only to have one.

[@EnormeEkoH]

can u write to me what setting u use and u think are better? im new at pes.

[@SpoonyPizzas]

Check my controller settings video mate from 2020

[@EnormeEkoH]

@@SpoonyPizzas ty very much. (Im 🇮🇹 dont talk bad about 🍕in front of me 😂)

[@comeonhay9899]

Thanks 😊