Set Piece
Short Corner Routine
Short corner — taker plays short to nearby runner, overlaps for a better crossing angle from the byline, while box runners attack near post, far post, and penalty spot zones
CornerBeginner
Study the playWide free kick — kicker shapes to cross but plays short to overlapping runner who drives to the byline for a cross from a tighter angle, catching the defence expecting a direct delivery
Study the shape, the movement triggers, and the on-ball decisions Set Piece Coach trusts in this sequence.
A dead-ball design where timing, disguise, and spacing create one clean final action around the box.
Strengths, weaknesses, key roles, and common variations of the Free Kick.
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Open the boardOther curated plays in the same category, see how different coaches solve the same problem.
Short corner — taker plays short to nearby runner, overlaps for a better crossing angle from the byline, while box runners attack near post, far post, and penalty spot zones
Brentford's innovative corner — five attackers single-file in a 'train', then on signal burst to pre-assigned zones, with blocking screens confusing both zonal and man-marking defenders
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