Tailor your tactic to your team's strengths. If you have fast wingers, consider a formation and instructions that utilize their speed.
Use right-click to draw arrows that dictate player movement (e.g., wingers running into the box or midfielders dropping deep). fm 2008 best tactics
The mentality of your tactic dictates the team's overall approach to the game. A more attacking mentality encourages more shots but also leaves you more exposed to counter-attacks. Tailor your tactic to your team's strengths