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Defensive Set Piece Shape — Zonal & Man Marking Hybrid

Set up a hybrid defensive corner/free kick shape: zonal posts and 6-yard-box runners man-marked, zonal blockers at the near post

Theme

Set_pieces

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

18–18–18

Equipment

cones, balls, bibs

Set-up

Set up a hybrid defensive corner/free kick shape: zonal posts and 6-yard-box runners man-marked, zonal blockers at the near post. Coach delivers crosses from corner and wide positions; defensive unit clears and transitions quickly. GK claims or punches on every delivery.

Coaching points

  • GK commands high crosses — Reyes, if you can get it, get it; no hesitation
  • First contact clears to the edge of the box or wide — not straight to an attacker
  • After the clear, shape up immediately — no ball-watching after you win it

Progressions

  • Add 4 live attackers to the mix — defenders must handle movement not just static positions
  • Simulate second ball scenario: clearance goes to edge of box, attacking team shoots immediately