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how do you coach indoor penaulty corners defensively

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Nisar ChaudhryCoach, England

You set your defense up and go through the routine you think is the best for your team. Defending corners indoor is about having the confidence in your goalkeeper. If your keeper decides to attack the striker of the ball the rest of you have the confidence to protect the posts and any slip passes. If your keeper decides to stay and take the shot the rest have important roles, to close down and put pressure on the striker. I hope this helps!

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