SETUP:
3 RUNNERS: Strongest headerers of the ball (Should be decided in team talk before each game)
POSITIONS: (May not necessarilly be the exact positions on the day due to who is taking the corner, who the 3 runners are, etc but this should be easilly sorted once we get more familiar with the drill and after more practise and knowing our team mates.)
When corner is taken from opposite side just mirror the positions (e.g. RW will be LW, LB will be RB, etc.)
Set piece taker: Should aim to deliver ball into and around penalty spot (SEE BLACK RECTANGLE). Try and avoid putting it too close to the goalkeeper. Further instructions in Coaching Points.
RUNNERS: Try and spread the 3 runs out as much as possible to give us a higher chance of success in getting on the end of the cross.
RW: In position on opposite wing in case the ball goes too long so that we can keep position and cross the ball back in.
ST: On edge of 6 yard box ready to react in case of kicker error and ball goes short
CM: In position for shot opportunity or at least to retain possession in case ball is cleared by defence. If opposition gains possession and counter attacks must slot in beside defending CB to get our back 4 shape again until attacking CB gets back in position.
LB: A little further forward than two defenders remaining on half way to create the illusion of a short ball. Ultimate responsibility is for defensive cover however, ready to react if the opposition breaks.
CB (def): Communicate with CM, LB and RB if we lose possession and opposition counters. Remember to call CM back to cover the absent CB.
SIGNALS (VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE GET THIS RIGHT):
3 runners whilst getting set agree who is running where. They give a signal to the corner kick taker (one arm raised) to let him know that they are ready.
The kicker once ready and after the referee has given the go ahead to take the kick, will give a signal (one arm raised) when they are about to take the corner. ON THIS SIGNAL, the runners start their runs into the box.
Kicker should wait only for a second or two before taking the kick to get the timing right. (As we saw last night, sometimes the ball was getting there before the runners)
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