Use the slide tackle sparingly. In this installment, referees are notoriously strict; a slide from behind is an automatic red card.

Aim for about 75% power. Anything in the "red" zone will almost certainly fly into the stands. 3. Defensive Strategy: Timing is Everything

Flick the stick in the direction you’re running to push the ball ahead. This is essential for beating slow defenders in a footrace.

Use the primary tackle button only when you are shoulder-to-shoulder with the attacker.

Use the cursor to pick your spot in the net. Aim slightly higher than your target, as the ball naturally dips.

If a striker breaks the offside trap, hold the "Charge" button immediately. The keepers in 2003 are quite aggressive and can often smother the ball before a shot is taken. 4. Attacking Patterns