Is there a way to limit backwards passing?

[Velveti]

I notice that a lot of the times, when there is space in front, my midfielders pass backwards and my defenders pass to the keeper. Is there a way to limit this? I tried setting passing to direct, but it wont's work.

 

[Lee]

Increase Tempo?

Touchline Shout: Get Ball Forward?

 

[torresdabest]

Using a higher tempo is the only thing i could think of because then the players will try to get it to the strikers quicker

 

[Velveti]

Increase Tempo?

Touchline Shout: Get Ball Forward?

Already use get the ball forward. I'll try a faster tempo.

 

[Halbard]

passing backwards isnt necessarily a bad thing. if the other team is playing a closing down style, it might open up a few spaces.

 

[retslagoon]

waste time rarely might

 

[Velveti]

waste time rarely might

It's already on the lowest possible setting.

---------- Post added at 02:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:29 AM ----------

passing backwards isnt necessarily a bad thing. if the other team is playing a closing down style, it might open up a few spaces.

But the thing is, the players in front seem to be open. The centrebacks and mifielders seem to freeze in place and wiggle a bit, then pass backwards.

 

[Halbard]

But the thing is, the players in front seem to be open. The centrebacks and mifielders seem to freeze in place and wiggle a bit, then pass backwards.

Play a more direct style. That should make your players look for longer passes to the attack.