Tactics

The blob
Moving all your players together, tackling any enemy that comes close.

Advantages

 * Is strong against teams that do not counter it
 * Easy to program

Disadvantages

 * Easy to counter
 * Very chance based

Lots of passes
Spread your players out and try to cover a lot of ground, passing the player with the best position.

Advantages

 * Flexible, works against most teams
 * Strong ball control

Disadvantages

 * Relatively hard to program

Stationary defence
Place your players on the goal, trying to cover the whole goal.

Advantages

 * Very strong against unsuspecting teams
 * Easy to program

Disadvantages

 * Easy to counter

Intercept
Try to intercept the ball, covering all the enemy attackers.

Advantages

 * Forces the enemy away from the goal
 * Faster to change to attack

Disadvantages

 * Weak against blob tactics