SPECIAL CONTROLS
These are controls shared by both attack and defence. Learn them as you never know when they might come in handy.
SUPER CANCEL
Press 
and 
to cancel whatever action the player was about to take and regain full control. This includes shooting or passing.
| SUPER CANCEL | + |
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Quick Substitution
Press the Touch Pad (left) when the ball is out of play to bring up a list of players, then select your substitutions.
| Quick Substitution | Touch Pad (left) |
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Positioning (High Balls)
You can adjust the positioning by using 
while holding .
| Positioning (High Balls) | + |
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CHANGE STRATEGY
Switch Preset Tactics by holding the Up or Down Directional Buttons. Controls may change depending camera angle.
The setting can also be changed during set pieces.
| CHANGE STRATEGY | Hold UP Button or DOWN Button |
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SWITCH ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONS
Push Directional Buttons with 
to turn Advanced Instructions ON/OFF.
The setting can also be changed during set pieces.
| ATTACK 1 ON/OFF | + UP Button |
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| ATTACK 2 ON/OFF | + DOWN Button |
| DEFENCE 1 ON/OFF | + LEFT Button |
| DEFENCE 2 ON/OFF | + RIGHT Button |
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Advanced Instructions have 9 attacking instructions and 6 defending. Try to select the strategy most appropriate for your players' strengths and the nature of the opposition.
SWITCH ATTACK/DEFENCE LEVEL
You can switch the Attack/Defence Level by pushing UP and DOWN on the Directional buttons. The higher the level, the more the players tend to take up attacking positions and vice versa.
The setting can also be changed during set pieces.
| Raise the Attack/Defence Level | UP Button ×2 |
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| Lower the Attack/Defence Level | DOWN Button ×2 |
Control using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons when Camera Settings are "Vertical" or "Player".
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When the Attack/Defence Level is at its highest level, the CB can come forward and threaten the opposition's goal. Also, when taking corner kicks during extra time, even the GK can join the attack.
On the other hand, if it’s at its lowest level, your whole team will play defensively. Switch the level according to the situation and time remaining, making the right choice at just the right time will lead to a dramatic game!
SWITCH CAMERA (FIXED CAMERA)
Press the Touch Pad button to change the camera angle between the ball and the players on the pitch.
| SWITCH CAMERA | Touch Pad button |
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Icon Chat (Only in Online CO-OP)
When out of play such as fouls, hold , then push either direction of 
to show your emotion with 4 kinds of icons.
| Icon Chat | + |
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In-game Chat (Only Team Play Lobby)
When in a Team Play Lobby match, hold , then push either direction of to communicate with your teammates.
| In-game Chat (Only Team Play Lobby) | + |
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