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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