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## **Strategy**

Though highly-skilled athletes are necessary to win matches, it's a coach's commands that ultimately determines victory or defeat.
Figure out the basics of Pocket Club Manager **Strategy** in this handy note manual! To get started, tap on the **ORGANISE** tab.

Player Selection and Position

* There are 4 broad player positions. Broken down into more specific information. These are **Goal Keeper (GK)**, **Defender (DF)**, **Midfielder (MF)**, and **Forward (FW)**
* More specific breakdown example: FW - Left Wing (LWG), Right Wing (RWG), and Center (CF)
* By selecting on a player, you can see which positions they prefer. Tap and swipe a player to move them from one position to another. Same with swapping out substitution players
* When players have a **high cooperation rate** and one of them is performing well, it causes the others to perform better in a match
* It’s important that you take note of all your players, their preferred positions, and conditions

Tactics

* To see tactics, tap on the **STRATEGY** button. Then choose **TACTICS** from the menu
* In the **TACTICS** screen, you’ll notice that there are several types of tactics to choose from, each with their strengths and weaknesses
* Players and managers have their own preferred tactics
* So be sure to set a tactic that fits your club’s style!

Team Formation

* To see tactics, tap on the **STRATEGY** button. Then choose **FORMATION** from the menu
* In the **FORMATION** screen, you’ll see plenty of formations to choose from. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses
* Try experimenting on different types of formations and see which one fits your style
* Once you’ve set your **FORMATION** and **TACTICS**, you’ll be able to gain a bonus called **FORMATION COMBO**

Formation Combo

* To see the **FORMATION COMBO** screen, tap on the **information** button beside **Formation Combo** in the Organise screen
* Specific conditions must be fulfilled before a Formation Combo can activate
* First focus on your **FORMATION** and **TACTICS**
* Also, you’ll need to assign specific players to certain positions on the field. This involves placing players of a certain **Playstyle** to these positions
* When these conditions are fulfilled, the combo will be activated, boosting your players’ abilities in a match
* Managers also possess **FORMATION COMBOS** so you should contact as many Managers as possible to increase your repertoire

Recommended Selection

* A lot of this information may be confusing for beginners so if you’d like to skip planning your own strategy until you’re more immersed in the game then just tap on **RECOMMENDED SELECTION** at the bottom of the screen.
* This will provide two options to choose from: Prioritize player ability and Prioritize Formation Combo
* Try either one to see which works for you at the beginning

## **Skill**

In Pocket Club Manager athletes grow stronger with every match they take. But they also need your daily guidance! It's your job to help them develop their skills as they improve on their individual traits.
Figure out the basics of Pocket Club Manager **SKILLS**in this handy note manual!

Start the training!

Let’s help a player learn an Ability UP.

* From the home screen, tap on **ORGANIZE** so you can see and manage your current player roster.
* When you select a player, three options will appear. Tap on **ENHANCE** to access the player’s skill page
* A new window will appear. If you’d like to maximize your player’s potential then we suggest you tap on the **PLAYSTYLE** button.

Acquiring and Enhancing Skills

Help a player improve quickly by training their **PLAYSTYLE**. This can be done with **Special Training Regimens**! Each PLAYSTYLE promotes certain abilities, which you can help your players to learn using training regimens.

* The **PLAYSTYLE** can be strengthened by acquiring and enhancing **SKILLS**
* You can check skill details by simply tapping on one
* Once you’ve acquired a **SKILL** you’ll be able to make it stronger by enhancing it.

Remember, the movement of a player on the pitch is directly related to their **PLAYSTYLE**, and these will differ between players, and determine the **SKILLS** a player might learn. The key is to keep on checking and enhancing your players between matches so that you can boost your team’s overall strength. Also, don’t forget that the more matches you play, the more your players improve!