Frustrations with How Some Players Approach 2v2 Matches

I’ve been struggling with certain playstyles in 2v2 games (especially with duos) and wanted to gauge if others feel the same way. Am I overreacting, or are these legitimate issues? How can I better adapt to these situations? Here’s a breakdown of my frustrations:

1. Left-Goes Kickoffs

I’m tired of teammates ignoring the basic "left-goes" kickoff principle. If you’re deviating from it, at least call it out. Too often, I’ve seen teammates quick chat to blame me when they were the one supposed to kick off. Consistency and communication are key.

2. Stalemate Kickoffs

This might not have a formal name, but I mean situations where the kickoff results in a stalemate with the ball staying centered.

• When the opponent does this, they try to wiggle the ball forward with zero boost, completely blocking any chance for me to capitalize on a shot.
• When it’s me on the kickoff, I notice teammates either don’t understand the situation or fail to act. If I back up to let them go for it, they just stare at the ball.

In my opinion, if there’s no immediate threat from the opposing team after a stalemate kickoff, my teammate should rotate back to let me set up a proper shot. Dribbling forward with no boost at 10mph isn’t helping anyone.

3. Going for Boost After Kickoff

I understand the logic behind grabbing boost as the non-kicking teammate, and I do it too—but it requires awareness. In slower-paced games, it often doesn’t justify immediately going for boost. Instead:

• Grab a few pads and combine them with your initial 33% boost.
• This often results in better positioning and allows for more impactful early plays right after kickoff.

4. Positioning Behind Me

In 2v2, there’s rarely a reason to position directly behind me when I’m running the ball up or working the corner for a pass. Think about it: who do you think I’m passing to?

• When I’m in the corner, you should be centered and ready. If the ball gets challenged, two outcomes are likely: a pinch back toward our net or a fumbled ball that I can recover.
• Don’t rotate back prematurely on a fumbled pass—many times, these can still be salvaged. Instead, be ready to take a shot if an opportunity arises.

5. Playing 2v2 Like It’s 1v1

Some players act as though 2v2 is just one player on offense and the other camping in goal. This often leaves the offensive player stuck in 2v1 situations. Instead:

• Maintain a balanced position where you can quickly transition to offense or fall back to defense if needed.
• A static “goalkeeper and striker” approach doesn’t work well in 2v2.

6. Faster Isn’t Always Better

I’ve had teammates who seem to think speed equals effectiveness. They rush around booming the ball, jumping off walls, and generally overcommitting. This often results in:

• No opportunities for me to get involved.
• A false sense of accomplishment where they think they’re “carrying” because of the scoreboard. But in reality, they’re racking up meaningless touches with little to no impact: no goals, assists, saves, and maybe a couple of shots.

Sometimes, less is more. Rotating effectively and playing controlled is far more valuable than aimless speed and chaos.

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