Block PlayStyle

Who has this PlayStyle and what does it do?

Who has it?
A player who is known for performing elastic and overreaching blocks.

PlayStyle Effect
Increased reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.

PlayStyle+ Effect
Even greater reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.

How do you use this PlayStyle?

The way in which this PlayStyle works is there is no button press to activate it, you simply need to move your defender in the path of the ball and the game will then activate the Block.

Essentially if you sprint, jog or even jockey your defender into position, when struck if your player is in the path of the ball trajectory this PlayStyle will activate and attempt to make a block.

The most noticeable difference with this PlayStyle vs without is that the reach/distance the player can move in order to make a successful block is much further.

What is the most effective way to use this PlayStyle?

This PlayStyle is most effective in defensive situations, as there is no way of manually triggering the block animation the most effective way to utilise this PlayStyle is simply ensuring that your defender is between the ball and its desired destination.

With this PlayStyle is it very effective when an attacker is shooting towards goal and you move your defender into a rough area where you think your opponent will shoot, and if you are close enough the game will trigger the block for you.

What are the Pros and Cons of this PlayStyle?

Pros

• The main pro is the Increased reach when performing blocks, meaning players with this PlayStyle have a chance of getting a block in even when the distance is further away.
• Also this PlayStyle gives players an improved ability to make a successful block.

Cons

• There isn’t really a con for the PlayStyle, it is a good defensive PlayStyle to have.