Set_pieces
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