Basic Play & Football Positions Help

This is a rough guide so everyone can understand the different positions roles within the team.

BASIC PLAY HELP
Communication is key
Play it simple the A button pass to an open player is all you need most of the time
Play easy passes no need to be to intricate
Pass early then you don't get the ball taken from you
If the player in front of you has the ball support him by trying to always give him an easy pass to play
When attacking defenders should not go past the halfway line unless it is a corner or free kick it should also be coordinated so we don't get caught on the break
If you see a player in an offside position then don't pass to him until he gets onside


POSITIONS HELP

ANY
This is not easy it is not like playing career at all
You control all the ai players left on the field  
It doesn't always swap to the player you want
your players may be higher up the pitch than you would like
AI players are NOT that skillful
You should be looking for easy passes and runs from players etc and again pass early

Goal Keeper
This is an incredibly difficult position to play but you can become an instant team hero LOL.  It is so difficult that if a keeper makes a mistake other players shouldn't complain til they have tried playing it.

IDEAL SIZE
6ft to 6ft 5
190 to 220 LBS

Defenders
Communication is crucial for you guys.  ie 1 defender goes to the man with the ball and 1 goes to the man in the box.  If an opponent player is sprinting down the side of the pitch the LB/RB should go to him and the CB will stay by a runner or threat in the box.
Defender should only cross the halfway line for corners or free kicks
A good defence will move up the pitch in a line  when were attacking and back in a line when they are attacking, this makes it easier to catch an opposing attacker offside if the opportunity arises.
A good defender will only slide tackle when you know you will get the ball or it is your only option this is because if you get a yellow card you are under pressure not to get another 1.
you are the last help a GK has

IDEAL SIZE
6ft to 6ft 3

Center Defensive Midfield
your role is to assist both defenders and the forwards.  You are the in between guys.
If we have 2 CDM'S communicate and take it in turns 1 goes forward the other acts defensively
If the opponents break on us your job firstly is to slow there attack down so our guys have time to get in position and if you can get the ball back off them cool.
If we attack down the left side the left CDM should go forward and support the attack and the right CDM moves to the center of the field so if they get the ball you can slow there attack down etc
Remember if you go forward to support always look for space so if the LM gets in trouble he has an easy pass to you

IDEAL SIZE
5ft 11 to 6ft 2

Left/Right Midfield
High Energy Position
You have attack and an element of defensive duties
if the attack goes down the opposite wing and we have 1 striker you should be just inside there box in looking for the long ball so if it goes over the head of the striker it will come to you then you can shoot or pass
you are free to join in on the attack on your side of the pitch
You should defend your side of the pitch back to just into our half of the pitch or even help out the LB/LDM- RB/RDM if you can and have the energy

IDEAL SIZE
5ft 8 to 5ft 11 - speed is key

Center Attacking Midfield
High Energy Position
You should be part of the attack and defend the area in front of the CDM'S
You should not over crowd the Strikers in the box
on corners it is useful to stand about 8 to 10 feet outside there box as there defenders head a lot of balls to that spot and you will get quite a few shots at goal from those or you can play a deadly pass

IDEAL SIZE
5ft 9 - for speed and energy to 6ft 2 - for winning headers and strength
If we have 1 striker go for short n speed so you can get into box more
If we have 2 strikers go for height and strength


Strikers
your job is to get goals, keep onside and be in the box
help CAM defend in the high part of the field where you can
A team can't win without goals
If we run 2 strikers id like to see 1 short n speedy striker and 1 tall strong striker so they can compliment each other and work together properly and that also give us options when attacking.

IDEAL SIZE
5ft 8 to 5ft 11 - for speed
6ft to 6ft 3 - for headers


TRAITS
Traits are special abilities that you can add to your player via the player building menus (you can edit them later)
You earn traits by completing certain Accomplishments
Second Wind Trait it is very powerful regardless of position except GK (30 Physical accomplishments)
Use the traits that are either best for your position or that enhance a weakness you have