most stable set piece patch

[wwwtd]

Which patch version does defending set pieces seem most stable.  Using latest patch, 8 out of 10 goals conceded on multiple saves is set piece.  Tried everything, not complaining, just asking if anyone knows which version is the most stable on set piece defense.

Thanks in advance.

[Aksi92]

Looking for the same answer. Any links how to improve defending set pieces?

[wwwtd]

Man, I am just really bummed out.  I cannot for the life of me figure out  how to combat the set piece conceding.  I have tried so much tinkering I even tried switching up every game. every half, every 15 mins a different 'type' never fails me, I get pinched on a set piece, win becomes tie, tie becomes loss.

If this is how the FM touch game is, fine, but can a developer or someone who understands what is happening at least give a breadcrumb of a hint, I don't think it should be this hard, it's really killing the game!

[FrazT]

2 hours ago, wwwtd said:

Man, I am just really bummed out.  I cannot for the life of me figure out  how to combat the set piece conceding.  I have tried so much tinkering I even tried switching up every game. every half, every 15 mins a different 'type' never fails me, I get pinched on a set piece, win becomes tie, tie becomes loss.

If this is how the FM touch game is, fine, but can a developer or someone who understands what is happening at least give a breadcrumb of a hint, I don't think it should be this hard, it's really killing the game!

I copied this from a previous thread and will reproduce it here without any guarantee- apologies to the original poster as I didn't log his name

1. Defend - Free Kicks Indirect (Wide)

   • Assign one CD to zonally mark six yard box far post

   • Assign one CD to man mark a tall player

   • Assign four midfielders or fullbacks to zonally mark the other spots in the six yard box

   • Put one decent playmaker on the edge of the area to try to start counters

   • Put a couple players in the wall

   • Put one fast player forward for counters

2. Defend - Free Kicks (Deep)

   • Assign one CD to zonally mark six yard box far post

   • Assign one CD to man mark a tall player

   • Assign four midfielders or fullbacks to zonally mark the other spots in the six yard box

   • Assign one player to man mark

   • Put one decent playmaker on the edge of the area to try to start counters

   • Keep two fast players forward for counters

3. Defend - Corners

   • Assign two CD to man mark tall players

   • Assign five midfielders or fullbacks to zonally mark the six yard box

   • Put one decent playmaker on the edge of the area to try to start counters

   • Keep two fast players forward for counters

4. Attack - Corners

   • Assign one CD to attack far post

   • Assign one CD to attack near post

   • Assign two attacking-minded players to lurk near the far and near posts

   • Put one midfielder to lurk outside the area (preferably with good longshots and passing/vision)

   • Assign one player to come short (preferably with good crossing)

   • Keep both fullbacks back

   • Create three routines with the same positioning but aim the delivery to near post, six yard box, and short as your three options so you have a nice variety of corners to watch in match (they can all work)

5. Attack - Free Kicks Indirect (Wide and Deep)

   • Tell your taker to aim at the far post

   • Assign one CD to attack far post

   • Assign three attacking-minded players to go forward

   • Assign one CD to attack near post

   • Keep three men back

   • Assign one player to lurk outside area

   • Use a left-footed taker on the right side and right-footed on the left so they are in-swinging crosses

 

[Hovis Dexter]

@FrazT you should credit @Overmars for the  set piece instructions. I’ve been having some success with them.

[FrazT]

I am happy to credit @Overmars and as I said in my post, I did apologise to him for not noting the creator before copying it.

[Hovis Dexter]

@FrazT Upon reflection I think that the wording in my previous post was clumsy. I did not mean to criticise you I merely wanted to highlight the author of the set piece instructions in view of your comment saying "I copied this from a previous thread and will reproduce it here without any guarantee- apologies to the original poster as I didn't log his name." Sorry if I sounded over the top, as said, that was not my intention.

[FrazT]

9 hours ago, Hovis Dexter said:

@FrazT Upon reflection I think that the wording in my previous post was clumsy. I did not mean to criticise you I merely wanted to highlight the author of the set piece instructions in view of your comment saying "I copied this from a previous thread and will reproduce it here without any guarantee- apologies to the original poster as I didn't log his name." Sorry if I sounded over the top, as said, that was not my intention.

No problems

[wwwtd]

Thanks @FrazT and @Hovis Dexter for the tips.

 

UPDATE:

I only applied the free kick and corner DEFEND suggestions because that was where I was having the most trouble.  Entire month very few goals conceded and not one from set piece (yaaaaasss!!).  I have 3 solid tactics and the suggestions above work very well.   I used all 3 of my tactics this month due to tough schedule (fav, evens, underdog).  Many thanks for the input guys, I was ready to give up.

Chelsea season 1 no transfers except Danny Ward an emergency backup gk in jan.  Just FYI I can't beat Man Utd.  played 3 times this season all loses but this one seen in screenshot was the only one I deserved to lose.

I haven't been able to beat any of the other big 6 only draws or losses due to set piece conceding.  So I am totally pumped now to play a big 6 team again!  

Thanks again!!!

And I guess I should say thanks to @Overmars as well : ) 

Feel free to lock this up, my original set piece creation was similar to the above, but I can see now what I was doing wrong after applying what was above.

Edited July 13, 2020 by wwwtd