Balance

Where does it come in useful?

When dribbling I think

http://www.sega.com/fm11/manual/172

Thought you meant financial balance! As in "where does money come in useful?" lol

Where does it come in useful?

It's one of the most important attributes for wingers. It is also important for every player when shooting, passing, crossing...

yeah its very important for anyone dribbling, crossing, shooting, passing, anything really that involves the player having the ball at his feet.

It's most often used in high pressure situations when players need to avoid falling on their face. The most important use is for strikers who must weave through a defensive line. A striker with a high balance will be able to go shoulder to shoulder with stronger defenders and still pull off a shot. A striker with low balance will, at best, be too focused on staying on their feet to get a decent shot or will simply blow over like a potted coconut tree. A good example of the latter is Neymar who just blows around like a leaf the moment defenders get anywhere near him. Accordingly, balance is typically possessed by strong players, but this is not often the case. A strong player with poor balance may be able to avoid being knocked off balance in the first place, but if they do come up against tougher players, they are often left on their ass.

Balance, thus, is very important for classic English-style tactics where you're attempting to just muscle through an opposing defense. A strong, well-balanced player like Andy Carroll, for example, will be able to charge into a defensive line, stay on his feet and still get a shot off in the box. On that note, balance is also very important for defenders who must cope with strong attacking players and clear the ball before they get overpowered themselves.

Any use for defenders?

Any use for defenders?

If a defender goes up against a strong player on the attack, balance will also help prevent them from falling over (particularly if the ground is wet or slushy). It'll also help them stay on their feet if they botch a tackle, potentially allowing them to recover in time to prevent a one-on-one on their goal.

If a defender goes up against a strong player on the attack, balance will also help prevent them from falling over (particularly if the ground is wet or slushy). It'll also help them stay on their feet if they botch a tackle, potentially allowing them to recover in time to prevent a one-on-one on their goal.

Thats what I thought but wasn't 100% sure.

Cheers.