In Rematch, players will likely find themselves being tackled a lot, via both standing tackles and slide tackles. This guide will explain how players can avoid tackles in Rematch, although the best advice is usually to pass, as that's the only way to win.
Rematch: 10 Beginner Tips
These beginner tips & tricks for Rematch will help players get more involved in the game, score more goals, and ultimately win more matches.
How To Avoid Tackles In Rematch
The best way to learn how to dribble in Rematch and hold onto the ball is to go into the practice menu and select Movement. The tutorial is great, but even better are the practice drills known as Gates Track and Protect Ball.
There's also freeplay where players can mess around with the ball as much as they like and experiment.
Push The Ball Forward
When players control the ball, they are vulnerable to tackles, but if they release it, they are invincible. By pressing A/Cross/Spacebar while sprinting, the ball will be pushed forward, increasing speed and making it harder to be tackled.
This is taught very early on in the tutorial, but many players forget about it and don't realize how helpful it is. The part of the movement tutorial where players have to race through a closing gate hammers home the importance of pushing the ball.
You can also push the ball sideways or backward, with this essential acting as a cutback or chop. This can be good for avoiding slide tackles or getting past defenders in front.
Pass Off The Wall To Yourself
Before a tackle comes sliding in, pass forward off the wall to yourself, and then run onto it. Players can also pass to teammates off the wall, including long kicks that potentially set them up for shots.
Pass To Others
If players find themselves constantly being tackled all the time, this probably means they aren't passing enough. Passing is key in Rematch, and players will lose if they always hog the ball.
Players should also try to pass immediately instead of taking a touch, as this means they are less likely to be tackled. To do this, simply issue the pass command before the ball arrives.
Alter Your Pace
If you're dribbling at the same speed, the defenders will be easily able to time their tackles. Try slowing down and having bursts of speed to throw them off. This can work against keepers, too.
Use Rainbow Flicks To Go Past Them
Rainbow Flicks aren't just for looking fancy, as they can take the ball over a defender, especially one who is sliding in. However, they should also not be overused, as it's easy for players to lose the ball midair.
To perform rainbow flicks, press Right Bumper + A/Cross on the controller or C on the Keyboard.
These same buttons can also be used to control and nudge forward the ball while receiving it from a long high pass or something similar.
Use The Skill Stance
One of the best ways to not get tackled in Rematch is to use the skill stance. Enter this by holding the Left Trigger or Left Ctrl. Players can then press A/Cross or Space to perform skills, whilst also using the movement controls.
Confuse defenders with these skills and glide past them, but don't do them too much as you're slowed down and easy to catch from behind or the sides.
How to Score More Goals in Rematch
With keepers locking onto the ball, scoring isn't too easy at first, but thankfully, there are a few tricks to help players score more in Rematch.
Listen & Look At The Minimap
Part of keeping the ball is being aware of the surroundings. Listen out for defenders closing in from behind or the sides, and also use the minimap.
Rematch
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 74 /100 Critics Rec: 51%
- Released
- June 19, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone / In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Sloclap
- Publisher(s)
- Sloclap, Kepler Interactive
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Sports
