Separate into 2 teams and begin at markers spaced 5 yrds apart
Coach sets up 15 yrds from markers and serves ball into the 10 yrd space.
The first 2 from each team battle to win the ball back to the coach
Keeping eye on the ball
Legal hip/shouler contact to gain advantage to ball
Controlled first touch
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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Set pieces account for roughly a third of all goals in football, yet many coaches spend surprisingly little time coaching defensive organisation at corners and free kicks. This article compares zonal and man marking systems, explores hybrid approaches, and provides a practical session structure for building set piece resilience into your team.
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The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
