Set_pieces
Defensive Corner Organisation
Two players on posts, two markers on the six-yard box edge, remaining outfield players man-mark
Theme
Set_pieces
Duration
28 min
Players (min–rec–max)
22–22–22
Equipment
cones, balls
Set-up
Two players on posts, two markers on the six-yard box edge, remaining outfield players man-mark. GK commands the area. Corner is delivered from both sides alternately. Defenders practice clearing to the second ball and transitioning immediately into counter.
Coaching points
- GK: claim everything you can reach — if you call for it, own it
- First man to the ball must clear it — height and distance, not pretty football
- Second ball: midfielders position outside the box to win it — don't all pile into the six-yard box
Progressions
- Use the attacking team's actual corner routines from yesterday so defenders recognise the patterns
- Add a sprint counter-attack condition — if defending team clears and retains, they attack immediately with four players