Attack in the middle
| Tactics |
|---|
| Pressing |
| Counter-attacks |
| Attack in the middle |
| Attack on wings |
| Play creatively |
| Long shots |
Attack in the middle (AIM) tactics raises the probability that your team attacks in the middle, lowering at the same time the probability that a chance is created on the side of the field.
Using AIM, the game keeps adding a modifier throughout the match and the effectiveness is reported with a level of tactics at the start of the game and in the match ratings. When calculating AIM level, an experience bonus is added for each involved player.
The AIM tactic is reported with events and lost opportunities are detailed.
Effectiveness
The distribution of regular chances between center, wings and set pieces (direct or indirect) is 35%, 25% (left ad right), 15%. Playing AIM would change this distribution by at least 15% up to 30% (if the ability in the tactic is the highest possible).
The ability in the tactic is calculated by summing the Passing ability of all outfield players.
The following contents are based on experience and/or research conducted by Hattrick users — which means that their veracity and accuracy have not been confirmed by any official statement, and consequently they do not necessarily reflect the game reality. Please take this into consideration!
| AIM Level | Sum of Passing skill of all team players (without goalkeeper) |
|---|---|
| weak | <30 |
| inadequate | 30-35 |
| passable | 36-40 |
| solid | 41-45 |
| excellent | 46-50 |
| formidable | 51-55 |
| outstanding | 56-60 |
| brilliant | 61-65 |
| magnificent | 66-70 |
| world class | 71-75 |
| supernatural | 76-80 |
| titanic | 81-85 |
| extra-terrestrial | 86-90 |
| mythical | 91-95 |
| magical | 96-100 |
| utopian | 100-105 |
| divine | >106 |
Benefits and drawbacks
At the price of weakening of the wing defence, the AIM tactics allows you to push in the middle where (hopefull) your attack is stronger.
Counters
As with all predictable formations and tactics, if you use AIM all the time, don't be surprised when the opposition stack the central defence against you.
Players
You need Passing, Passing, Passing. All your players must have Passing.
Specialty
There's no particular Specialty directly bound to this tactics.
Lineup
You need to attack in the middle, so a good idea is to use 3-4-3 or 3-5-2. Anyway it depends on your training.
See also All out tactics.
Training
Training Passing could be an excellent solution.
