{"id":20716,"date":"2021-08-15T18:05:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T18:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/fifa-22-defending-guide-best-formations-advanced-moves-more"},"modified":"2024-07-19T17:19:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T17:19:52","slug":"fifa-22-defending-guide-best-formations-advanced-moves-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/fifa\/fifa-22-defending-guide-best-formations-advanced-moves-more","title":{"rendered":"FIFA 22 Defending guide: Advanced moves, system changes, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

FIFA enthusiasts are excited for what the latest entry in the annualised franchise, FIFA 22<\/a>, can bring to the table in terms of brand-new mechanics that make the football simulator worth the purchase.<\/p>\n

Through a series of developer articles<\/a>, EA Sports has slowly lifted the curtain on what system changes we can expect when FIFA 22<\/a> releases on 1st October, with defending receiving some overhauls.<\/p>\n

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, perhaps you’re a newcomer to the series and are looking to start learning the basics of such a key component like passing. Want to know when and how to use pressing? All the types of defending you can pull off? Well, keep on reading!<\/p>\n

FIFA 22 Defending guide – The basics<\/h2>\n
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Sliding is far from the only defending option. (Picture: EA Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There’s a lot of systems in place for defending, if you’re absolutely new or need a refresher, let’s run down through all of them, starting with the basic defending controls:<\/p>\n

FIFA 22 Defending basic controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Switch Player<\/td>\nL1<\/td>\nLB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manual Switch Player<\/td>\nFlick R<\/td>\nFlick R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tackle<\/td>\nCircle<\/td>\nB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instant Hard Tackle<\/td>\nR1 + Circle<\/td>\nRB + B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sliding Tackle<\/td>\nSquare<\/td>\nX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clearance<\/td>\nCircle<\/td>\nB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shoulder Challenge\/Sealout<\/td>\nL2<\/td>\nL2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jockey\/Grab & hold<\/td>\nHold L2<\/td>\nHold L2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contain<\/td>\nHold X<\/td>\nHold A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teammate Contain<\/td>\nHold R1<\/td>\nHold RB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Running Jockey<\/td>\nL2 + R2<\/td>\nLT & RT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pull and Hold (when chasing)<\/td>\nHold Circle<\/td>\nHold B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Get up after sliding tackle<\/td>\nSquare<\/td>\nX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goalkeeper charge<\/td>\nHold Triangle<\/td>\nHold Y<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

As you can see, defending is as much about denying and pressuring space as it is about outright tackling opponents, whether you’re shoulder or sliding tackling.<\/p>\n

For newcomers, it’s worth jumping in some matches against AIs to get a sense of how each of these defensive options works. FIFA’s slowly becoming a more defensive game with each new entry, so knowing when to go for a 2v1 contain or make the goalkeeper rush can be the key to success.<\/p>\n

Of course, you have to quickly analyse each situation and act accordingly, and remember to not abuse each mechanic. If you constantly try to team contain a single-player, a through ball can be the end of you, alternatively, if you make your GK rushdown constantly, chip shots can easily bypass this strategy.<\/p>\n

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    Our recommendation is simply to go with the flow of each match, once you jump online or play with friends, try to quickly adapt to their attacking patterns. Are they looking for constant through balls? Try to shoulder challenge without committing too much to team containing, are you playing against someone who prioritises counterattacks and fast-paced transitions? Time to learn the advantages of utilising grab & holds.<\/p>\n

    FIFA 22 Defending guide – What’s new?<\/h2>\n
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    Knowing when to rushdown your GK can be key. (Picture: EA Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    With each new entry, EA Sports looks to spice up the formula and change the experience, with their most recent changes detailed during FIFA 22 gameplay Pitch Notes<\/a> explainer shared on their official site. <\/p>\n

    One of the biggest changes coming to FIFA 22 is the latest goalkeeper rework that promises to bring more personality and reliability to all GKs in the game. <\/p>\n

    “The new system uses over 600 animations, focusing on how the keeper makes saves, tips the ball over the frame of the goal, shows agility on dives, punches the ball away on a corner, and overall keeper movement,” the devs explain.<\/p>\n