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Attacking

11v11 Shape Run-Out — Set Piece Into Open Play

Start every sequence from a set piece — corner, free kick, throw-in — then let play continue naturally from the second ball

Theme

Attacking

Duration

15 min

Players (min–rec–max)

10–10–10

Equipment

4 balls, 1 full goal, cones

Set-up

Start every sequence from a set piece — corner, free kick, throw-in — then let play continue naturally from the second ball. Coach restarts with a new set piece each time. No score kept; just repetitions and shape.

Coaching points

  • After the set piece, get back into your shape immediately — set pieces end, the game goes on
  • Striker: if the set piece breaks down, press the first pass — don't switch off
  • Whole team: know your job from the set piece AND what comes next

Progressions

  • Coach delays the next set piece to let open play develop longer — tests whether shape holds
  • Add a small defending unit so players see what their routines look like under real pressure