Not Enough Shots On Target

[Rockyboy]

Hello everybody.

I'm in 4th season with Chelsea and I use only one tactics (sometimes I change the starting strategy, but nothig else). So far I never had problems with shots on target, but my team is struggling to score goals this season. They have about 17-30 shots per match but only 5 of them are on target. What should I do?

Babacar is set to Complete fwd (+Places shots), Pastore to Attacking Midfielder (+Shoots with power)

Here's a pic of my tactics:

 

[JrKiller88]

Have you tried reducing the amount of long shots? You might also need 1 or 2 supporting players at the center of the park...

 

[Tharros]

Have you tried reducing the amount of long shots? You might also need 1 or 2 supporting players at the center of the park...

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Also you could use the 'Work ball into box' shout. IMO you should consider setting Pastore to support role so he will look to create more. You need to find a balance of roles and duties. That or give Essien support role. See what works best for you.

 

[Danny]

I find lowering 'Tempo' helps with this.

 

[Rockyboy]

Yes, this could be it! Pastore had support duty in previous season and I didn't have this problem, but he played terribly, he had average rating around 6.7, what is not good for a player of his calibre. Thanks for help, I appreciate it.

 

[Dickybran]

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Also you could use the 'Work ball into box' shout. IMO you should consider setting Pastore to support role so he will look to create more. You need to find a balance of roles and duties. That or give Essien support role. See what works best for you.

I've only tried using 'Work ball into box' a handful of times, but have never found it to work. I've always assumed it would be best to play wide so to stretch their defence. Maybe I need to stick with it. Is it something a team needs to get use to?