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**Jonners71** · 11-07-08, 09:52 AM

Has anyone got any advice on what changes to tactics are needed for different weather conditions?

I know it might not make that much difference but I remember reading somewhere that tempo in hot weather needs changing and passing style in heavy rain needs adjusting too?

**John10** · 11-07-08, 02:07 PM

slowing the tempo down in hot weather usually helps as players wont tire out as quickly. In wet weather i usually go for the old long ball up to the target man, as the ball may get bogged down if your playing the short passing style

**Hartynips** · 11-07-08, 03:33 PM

Also the snowy/icy pitches make the ball skid so playing long ball then wont work you need to keep it short simple and on the ground.

apthered · 11-07-08, 04:57 PM

wet surfaces means play a direct game
as said before, dry means a short passing game
icy means a slippery ball but its like wet so its better to play direct imo

Pandev · 12-07-08, 01:52 PM

I was just about to make a thread , thanks anways some good tips there.

**liveru** · 12-07-08, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John10

slowing the tempo down in hot weather usually helps as players wont tire out as quickly. In wet weather i usually go for the old long ball up to the target man, as the ball may get bogged down if your playing the short passing style

That's pretty much what I do, if I remember to check the weather that is, lol.

**Hartynips** · 12-07-08, 06:36 PM

Yeah checking the weather is sometimes a real bore, but worth it. I cant believe you'd play a long ball on icy pitches Ap, how many long balls have you chased only to watch them skid stupidly or gain acceleration for no reason!!!!

One thing I never knew or thought to ask though...does weather have an impact on player injuries in FM08?