In FIFA 20 Good defending separates the typical as well as the exceptional player. Ironically, this means that a majority on time you ought to not use your defenders to defend. Instead, let them make their point and use your midfielders to complete the brunt in the preform. Auto defending is considerably less efficient this year, so being aware of when to switch to a defender will take lots of encounter and practice, but will make all of the difference. Winning the ball back immediately and effectively will frustrate opponents and bring about devastating counterattacks.

• Sliding Tackle, Square/X (Advanced Defending Skill Challenge)
• Teammate Contain, Press And Hold R1/Rb (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)
• Jockey, Press And Hold L2/Lt (Sophisticated Defending Gold)
• Keeper Charge, Press And Hold Triangle/Y (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)
• Switching Defenders, Point The right Thumbstick In the Path Of your Player You Wish To Switch To (Advanced Defending Skill Challenge)
• Standing Tackle, Press And Hold Circle/B To Charge (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)
• Push/Pull, Swiftly Press L1/Lt Or Hold Circle/B When Running Alongside An Opponent (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)

NO.1 Sliding Tackle, Square/X (Advanced Defending Skill Challenge)
Sliding tackles are risky. Use them once you are particular you'll hit the ball. In the event you time it wrong, you can probably get a card or leave your defense open for an attack. Press the slide tackle button a second time to shorten your slide and swiftly get up.

NO.2 Teammate Contain, Press And Hold R1/Rb (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)
Holding RB/R1 will get in touch with the nearest CPU-controlled teammate more than toward the opponent's player together with the ball. Combine this with your efforts to manually block passing lanes, and this will place heavy stress around the opposition. Whenever you use this method, you don't have direct manage of what player comes to help. Just ensure it doesn't pull a defender out of position.

NO.3 Jockey, Press And Hold L2/Lt (Sophisticated Defending Gold)
Most defending in your final third, the portion in the field stretching from your objective to some yards outdoors of the penalty area, need to be within the jockeying position. It'll make it easier to face your opponent and prepare to get a standing tackle or interception. Hold the sprint button to move faster although jockeying, but be cautious to not lose momentum by overshooting the region you need to safeguard. Use jockeying to seal off passing lanes and force your opponent out wide precisely where they won't have a clear shot.

NO.4 Keeper Charge, Press And Hold Triangle/Y (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)
This can be a risky move, but it can save you from conceding a goal. If your keeper is not going to produce it for the ball in time, let go in the button and let the AI take more than. Continuing your charge will make it quick to shoot around your keeper.

NO.5 Switching Defenders, Point The right Thumbstick In the Path Of your Player You Wish To Switch To (Advanced Defending Skill Challenge)
The first thing you must concentrate on when understanding the way to defend is accurately switching your players together with the proper thumbstick instead of relying on around the generally unreliable L1/LB player switching. You'll want to change your settings so that FIFA 18 will only turn your player for you when the ball is inside the air.
NO.6 Standing Tackle, Press And Hold Circle/B To Charge (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)
Standing tackles poke the ball away when an opponent is coming directly at you or from a slight angle. Your player will sometimes and automatically attempt a standing tackle in the event the opponent is close sufficient - even though that you are directly controlling them. Usually, pressure the opposition inside the half of your field. Using a manual standing tackle is much less risky than a sliding tackle. However, it can still slow you down considerably for those who usually do not time it suitable.

NO.7 Push/Pull, Swiftly Press L1/Lt Or Hold Circle/B When Running Alongside An Opponent (Sophisticated Defending Skill Challenge)
When running alongside a player, you may use L1/LT to harass the opposition, challenge them with your shoulder and try to step in between them as well as the ball. Should you hold the Circle/B button, your player will endeavor to grab your opponent's jersey and pull them for the ground. When you quickly press the button, that you are less most likely to be penalized. It'll nevertheless trigger difficulty for the opponent, slowing them down and giving you time to reorganize your defense and close in.