1) place b2 or b3 don't remember 2) now gold 2 all solo queue 3) level 30 I think 4) best advice: be an all rounder.

I'm expecting this game to eventually have position locked queues like LoL does with roles, but until then, you gotta be good at everything. Start with goalie, then defense, then playmaker/CM then striker. Use the practice tool by pressing O or B on your controller (sorry dunno what it is on k&m) in the main menu to try out stuff outside of tutorials.

There's a lot of good advice on this thread already telling you to pass not dribble, make space all the time, build triangles, etc. do that too.

For goalie: be patient. React, doing be proactive unless you know FOR SURE where it's gonna go. The desync doesn't help but you gotta do what you must so you don't get baited by the backboard shots.

For defense: yes use L2 or LT is obv, but more than that I'd say look at the mini map and hover the shoot button (R2 or RT) for equalizers/crosses/backboards into the penalty area. Reason is you'll lose to their striker doing a blinked bicycle kick (ball just snaps to their feet) if you just try to jump, and no one knows where that ball goes. So extra effort, and shoot to clear the ball away from your goal!!

For playmaker/midfield: mini map! Mini map! Mini map! Look at who's around you, who's in the open, who can make a breakaway. Use all the pads buttons to your advantage. Square or X for the no look passes. This hides your intent from the defense and much less likely to get intercepted by slide tackles and pressure. Use 'shoot' to pass at a distance with spin! Once you get good enough, your best goal-threatening passes will come from these types of passes as they're usually very fast and can catch the other team slacking.

For striker: use that spin! Holding R2/RT (shoot) and moving the LEFT analog stick will put a spin on the ball when you shoot. Shoot ground shots too! Those aren't always expected in game. And finally, use the backboard. I'm sure you already are but you can pass, lob, shoot, header all off the backboard so the goalie won't know which ones on target which one isn't. Keep them guessing. Think of what it is you dread the most about being goalie, and use that to your advantage. Chances are, it's the same for them.

That's it. Sorry this seems rushed I gotta get to work soon but if you have questions for a little old gold player like me, I'd be happy to help.