Set_pieces

Defensive Set-Piece Organisation — Corners & Free Kicks

Walk through corner kick defensive setup: zonal or man-to-man decision made — pick one and drill it

Theme

Set_pieces

Duration

20 min

Players (min–rec–max)

11–11–11

Equipment

cones, balls

Set-up

Walk through corner kick defensive setup: zonal or man-to-man decision made — pick one and drill it. Then defend a free kick from 25 yards, wall shape and GK positioning. Steinmetz commands the box.

Coaching points

GK organises the wall — every time, no exceptions; Ben, this is yours to own
Near-post runner must be tracked from the moment the kicker approaches
Clearance with purpose — header or volley out to a midfielder, not back into danger

Progressions

Add live service at full pace after the walkthrough repetitions
Vary the corner — inswinger, outswinger, short — defence must adjust