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Learn 5 expert tips to master the Long Ball Counter tactic in eFootball Mobile and boost your win rate with better passing, timing, and defense.

Key Takeaways

Holding the ball briefly before passing reduces interceptions and improves attack flow.
A creative midfielder is essential for maintaining possession and creating passing options in Long Ball Counter.
Selecting a fast counter target maximizes the effectiveness of counter-attacks.
Timing your attacks—immediately after winning the ball or slowing down when the counter is lost—is critical.
Effective defense requires balancing match up and pressing tactics depending on the situation.

Summary

Long Ball Counter is the most popular play style among top 100 eFootball players but often used incorrectly.
Tip 1: Improve passing by holding the ball briefly to allow players to complete their runs and open passing lanes.
Tip 2: Use a creative midfielder to provide extra passing options and maintain possession in midfield.
Tip 3: Always select at least one counter target player who stays forward to exploit counter-attacking opportunities.
Tip 4: Know when to attack immediately after winning the ball and when to slow down and be patient if the counter chance is lost.
Tip 5: Understand when to use match up defense and when to press to effectively disrupt your opponent’s attack.
Players in Long Ball Counter tend to run behind defensive lines, so timing and positioning are crucial for successful passes.
Holding the ball and waiting for the opponent to commit can create better attacking opportunities and reduce interceptions.
Counter targets with good pace and goal poaching ability increase the effectiveness of counter-attacks.
Patience in buildup allows your players to adjust their movement and find better positions to break down organized defenses.

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Long Ball Counter is the most used play style by top 100 players in eFootball, and trust me, I've checked. But most people are using it completely wrong. So in this video, I'm going to give you five simple tips that are guaranteed to improve your win rate.

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improve your win rate. Tip number one, fix your passing. If you've ever wondered why your passes keep getting intercepted in Long Ball Counter, this is probably why. In this play style, your players don't naturally come short to receive the ball. Instead, most of

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Tip number one, fix your passing. If you've ever wondered why your passes keep getting intercepted in Long Ball Counter, this is probably why. In this play style, your players don't naturally come short to receive the ball. Instead, most of them are constantly trying to run in behind the lines. So what happens is you might see a player open, but by the time you pass, he has already moved away or run into pressure. So how do you fix this?

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this? There are three simple things you need to do. One, hold the ball. Unless you're going for the counter, give your players a second to complete their movement before you pass. This allows better passing options to open up instead of

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There are three simple things you need to do. One, hold the ball. Unless you're going for the counter, give your players a second to complete their movement before you pass. This allows better passing options to open up instead of forcing a rushed pass that might get intercepted.

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instead, I release dash, hold the ball with Messi for a bit, and I even go backwards, giving it back to Cannavaro.

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As you can see with Messi here, I don't really have any good passing options. A pass to Bodystuda will most likely get intercepted because he's already trying to run in behind. So instead, I release dash, hold the ball with Messi for a bit, and I even go backwards, giving it back to Cannavaro.

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holding the ball and turning at the right moment, I find Neymar who draws the foul and wins the penalty. That's one of the main disadvantages of Long Ball Counter. Your players don't really come short to receive the ball, so you

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Now again, Messi is not really coming short to receive the ball. So I hold the ball again with Cannavaro taking small touches, and now Messi becomes open. I find him, and from there, I'm able to connect the next pass. And again, by holding the ball and turning at the right moment, I find Neymar who draws the foul and wins the penalty.

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Two, use a creative midfielder. In Long Ball Counter, most of your players are usually looking to run forward and get in behind. Because of that, you might notice that sometimes you don't really have many passing options in midfield,

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That's one of the main disadvantages of Long Ball Counter. Your players don't really come short to receive the ball, so you have to be very careful when passing. And that leads us to the next point.

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can give you an extra passing option when you need it. And in those tight situations, having that option can make it easier to keep possession and reduces the chances of forcing a pass that gets intercepted. So instead of everyone

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Two, use a creative midfielder. In Long Ball Counter, most of your players are usually looking to run forward and get in behind. Because of that, you might notice that sometimes you don't really have many passing options in midfield, especially when everyone is already making forward runs.

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For example, if there's a defender directly in front of your striker, a through pass will usually work in the defender's favor. He'll either intercept it or the ball will go too far ahead and slow your attack down. In that

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This is where having a creative playmaker or an orchestrator can really help. Even in Long Ball Counter, these types of players are more likely to make themselves available for the ball, which can give you an extra passing option when you need it. And in those tight situations, having that option can make it easier to keep possession and reduces the chances of forcing a pass that gets intercepted.

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using Long Ball Counter. In this play style, there are two main moments to attack. The first moment is immediately after you win the ball. If your opponent was pressing you in your own half, and you recover possession, look forward

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So instead of everyone moving away from the ball, you at least have someone who can help you stay in control and move the play more comfortably.

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attack quickly. But the second moment to attack comes when that counter opportunity is already gone. If your opponent has recovered and their defense is already organized, the ball in behind usually won't work anymore. At this point, this is where you need to slow

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Three, watch your players' movement. The success of your pass mostly depends on your player's position in relation to the defender. For example, if there's a defender directly in front of your striker, a through pass will usually work in the defender's favor. He'll either intercept it or the ball will go too far ahead and slow your attack down.

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the pass, you need to hold the ball, pass around, and wait for your opponent to commit. Either by stepping out, pressing you, or breaking their defensive shape. If they don't commit, you keep moving forward with the ball yourself. As you keep progressing, they

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In that situation, that's your chance to play the ball to feet instead. Once you do that, you can turn the defender and create a goal-scoring opportunity.

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keep the ball and stay patient, your own players will start adjusting their movement and finding better positions.

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Tip number two, know when to attack. This might be the most important tip when using Long Ball Counter. In this play style, there are two main moments to attack. The first moment is immediately after you win the ball. If your opponent was pressing you in your own half, and you recover possession, look forward straight away.

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And this is where players who are comfortable on the ball really come in handy, because they help you stay in control during these moments.

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Your strikers or wingers will already be making runs in behind, and this is your best chance to catch your opponent off guard. If you play that pass early, before they can recover, you can create a very dangerous attack quickly.

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opponent on the break. Now, the counter target just makes this even more effective, because that player will not drop back. He'll stay higher up the pitch, usually on the shoulder of the defender, just waiting for that chance to counter. So the moment you win the

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But the second moment to attack comes when that counter opportunity is already gone. If your opponent has recovered and their defense is already organized, the ball in behind usually won't work anymore. At this point, this is where you need to slow things down and be more patient on the ball.

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the counter much easier and more dangerous. So instead of struggling to find an option after winning the ball, you already know exactly where to play it. Tip number four, know when to match up and when to press. Now, we all know

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Because like I explained, your players will still be trying to run in behind, which can make it feel like they're hiding and not really giving you passing options. So instead of forcing the pass, you need to hold the ball, pass around, and wait for your opponent to commit. Either by stepping out, pressing you, or breaking their defensive shape.

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match up, it's about knowing when to switch between the two. First, when you're far from your opponent, you should mostly be using match up. This helps you stay in position, track runs, and block passing lanes instead of rushing in and getting beaten easily.

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If they don't commit, you keep moving forward with the ball yourself. As you keep progressing, they will eventually have to react. And once they do, that's when spaces begin to open up. It might be a small gap in midfield or a defender stepping out of line, but those are the moments you're looking for.

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close enough, that's when you press. Especially when your opponent is near your defense or about to make a move, that's when you become aggressive and try to win the ball. Another important moment to press is at the front. When

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At the same time, as you keep the ball and stay patient, your own players will start adjusting their movement and finding better positions. So instead of rushing the attack, you're allowing the game to open up for you.

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passing lanes. Now, if your opponent plays a long ball in behind your defense, don't rely on match up in that situation. Use press to chase the runner, because it's much faster and gives you a better chance to recover.

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And this is where players who are comfortable on the ball really come in handy, because they help you stay in control during these moments.

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situations. The best time to use them is when you're running side by side with an attacker and you're not sure you can win the ball normally. But never tackle from behind, especially near your box, because that can easily lead to a foul

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Tip number three, always select at least one counter target. Now, if you have not learned anything in this video to this point, at least understand this. The whole point of Long Ball Counter is all about defending deep and hitting your opponent on the break.

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when you can't press directly. Tip number five, use the right formation. Now, I'm not going to tell you one exact formation to use, but there are certain things your formation should have to make Long Ball Counter easier and more

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Now, the counter target just makes this even more effective, because that player will not drop back. He'll stay higher up the pitch, usually on the shoulder of the defender, just waiting for that chance to counter. So the moment you win the ball, you already have a direct option.

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protect your defense. This is why a lot of top players use formations with two defensive midfielders or at least two players sitting in front of the back line. These players help you stay compact, block the center, and make it

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This works especially well if the player is a goal poacher or a prolific winger, because they're already looking to run in behind. And it's even better if the player has good pace, because it makes the counter much easier and more dangerous.

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important to have players that are always looking to make runs. If you're using wingers, prolific wingers, or even roaming flanks are very effective. And for your strikers, you should always have at least one goal poacher because they're constantly looking to run in

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So instead of struggling to find an option after winning the ball, you already know exactly where to play it.

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find passing options through the middle. So having a player out wide, whether it's a winger, a wide midfielder, or even an attacking full back, gives you an easy option to relieve pressure and progress the ball.

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Tip number four, know when to match up and when to press. Now, we all know that in Long Ball Counter, match up is the main way to defend. But the truth is, if you only keep matching up without knowing when to press, good players will eventually find a way to break through your defense.

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provide the width. And the 4-2-2-2 is another good option, but in that formation, you need to be very aware of your wide areas, either through your full backs or how your forwards move. So it's not about the exact formation, it's

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So it's not just about match up, it's about knowing when to switch between the two. First, when you're far from your opponent, you should mostly be using match up. This helps you stay in position, track runs, and block passing lanes instead of rushing in and getting beaten easily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do my passes get intercepted often in Long Ball Counter?

Passes get intercepted because players in Long Ball Counter run behind defensive lines and don't come short to receive the ball. Holding the ball briefly before passing allows players to complete their runs and opens better passing options.

What is the role of a creative midfielder in Long Ball Counter?

A creative midfielder provides extra passing options in midfield, helping maintain possession and reducing forced passes that could be intercepted, especially when most players are making forward runs.

When should I attack in Long Ball Counter tactics?

There are two main moments to attack: immediately after winning the ball to catch the opponent off guard, and when the counter opportunity is lost, slow down and be patient to wait for defensive mistakes.

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