Bad rating with Long Ball strategy

[danyael]

Hi guys

I'm new to the forum. I've been playing BAL for a long time now. I'm a CF/SS, and whenever there is a change of strategy to Long Ball, I get subbed and I never get higher rating then 6.5, and I'm always rated as "A real let down" for that part of the game. Every other time it's at least 7.

What is it that I should be doing in order to get a higher rating? Thanks!

[0zz]

I think your physical stats are shite so you simply can't fight in the air.

[danyael]

I think your physical stats are shite so you simply can't fight in the air.

Lol. Could be, but can you be more specific? My physical is C (CBCC, overall rating 88). What exactley should I be doing? What is the key of this strategy?

Thanks!

[abu97]

Your responsiveness to get into good positions to recieve long balls. Also a tall stature will make you easy to aim at, especially in corner kicks

[danyael]

Your responsiveness to get into good positions to recieve long balls. Also a tall stature will make you easy to aim at, especially in corner kicks

Thanks man! This was really helpful! I'll go try that!

[Sabatasso]

In other words, if you're a smaller striker, lower than 180cm that is, stick to the wider areas once your team switch to Long Ball. Alternatively you can try getting closer to the midfield to avoid those "icing passes", by forcing them to pass to your feet. I tend to switch between both these strategies, as I am usually no taller than 175cm.