Players using the “rubber band method” to stall FUT games

Hi,

I’d like to report an issue that’s negatively affecting gameplay in FIFA Ultimate Team. Many players are using the “rubber band method” — where they tie a rubber band to their controller to trigger constant joystick movement. This prevents them from getting kicked for inactivity, even though they’ve clearly stopped playing.

It’s especially frustrating when this happens early in a match. For example, I was winning 3–0 in the 15th minute, and instead of quitting, my opponent just activated the rubber band method and left their controller. I then had to sit through the rest of the match with no actual gameplay.

This kind of behavior:

• Creates a boring and frustrating experience,
• Wastes time for players who are actually playing,
• And undermines the competitiveness of FUT matches.

I’d love to see EA implement a smarter AFK detection system that identifies and disconnects players who are using this trick. Even a pattern of repeated, non-engaging inputs should be enough to trigger a warning or auto-forfeit.

Thanks for your time — I’m sharing this feedback in the hope of improving the overall experience.