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Zonal or man-marking?

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  • 25-11-2007 12:52am
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    Mr.Nice Guy
    Registered Users Posts: 45,594 ✭✭✭✭


    I'm new to the FM games and I'm managing Newcastle at the minute. Sadly, like their real-life counterparts they are leaking a lot of goals. I have traditionally gone with a man-marking set-up but is it better to go with a zonal strategy if you are playing defensively as I have been?

    Also, when applying a defensive strategy is it better to pass short or direct?

    Would appreciate advice from the more seasoned veterans. :)


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    Vokes
    Registered Users Posts: 5,836 ✭✭✭Vokes


    When it comes to the centre of defence and a traditional back 4 with 2 CBs, I always go with the Zonal marking. Man marking will pull the 2 CBs out of position,

    But, having said that, if im using 3 CBs in a formation, ill have the 2 left and right CBs set to tightly man-mark the opposing strikers, coupled with the centre-CB playing zonal (with a low Closing-Down setting) to mop up the loose balls.

    As for the rest of the team, I would recommend always use Zonal marking. Again though, if using a 3-man centre midfield, setting one of your centremids to man-mark the opposition's playmaker can do wonders.


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    besty
    Registered Users Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭besty


    I go man marking with the 2 CB's and zonal with everyone else. Seems to work nicely for me.


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    Mr.Nice Guy
    Registered Users Posts: 45,594 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    I tried utilising a zonal system with man marking for the CBs and noticed a considerable improvement. I've actually kept a few clean sheets now which is welcome indeed.


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    dulpit
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    Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »
    I tried utilising a zonal system with man marking for the CBs and noticed a considerable improvement. I've actually kept a few clean sheets now which is welcome indeed.

    Oh? I might have to try that myself... My team (everton) score loads, but let in loads too...


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