FFImpulse - Final Fantasy X

Blitzball- Manual Play & Using Formations

Manual movement should only be utilized once you're familiar with the game. It can give you greater control. If you let the ball carrier go wherever he wants in auto mode, chances are that he doesnt do what you want.

Normal formation is fine the majority of the time. Your players cover their zones well and work adequately. When Normal formation doesn't work, set up a Mark Mode defense. This requires a different type of setup, but it is great against teams with only one good shooter. Locate the team's best shooter before a match, and mark two or 3 players on him or her. Make sure you leave your other two players unassigned, so that they will remain open when you have the ball. In the end, this renders the other teams best player practically useless.

You can also just match up your team one by one with their players, and your team will shut them down quite effectively. For example, assign a player with high passing ability to an opponent with a low block attribute for best results.

Addition Formations

You can earn other formations by playing lots of games and leveling your team up.

Center Attack

Everyone defends in the middle of the sphere pool, leaving the sides unprotected.

All-Out Defense

The entire team stays back in your half of the sphere pool for a solid defense. The opponents find it difficult to break through, but scoring becomes difficult for your team.

Flat Line

The whole team goes on an all-out offensive attack, leaving them with no defense.

Counter

A type of zone defense where your defenders and midfielder partrol the area in front of the goal. While the forwards guard the opponents side. This can be a very useful tool in winning.

Double Sides

Everyone with the exception of the midfielder moves along their side of the sphere pool, leaving the goal open for a central charge.