Ever wonder why your player do not listen to you? or... not doing an a soccer movement in the manner that you expect them to do? It's not you...although you may want to use the joystick to control them when they are playing the game. RELAX. R-E-L-A-X.
Kind in mind, you are the coach. Yes. An important aspect is to recognize that players must player the game. You are the guide and working with your players to build up the experience when playing the game. Using "control" limits the playing experience between success and failure. For example, understanding that soccer movement comes thru experience no matter the outcome (positive or negative).
The following video is from Positive Coaching. If you recognize the coach - its Steve Kerr - head coach for the Golden State Warriors and also former World Champion Chicago Bulls player. He provides his ideas about coaching and not controlling his players.