Players position themselves 20 yards from goal. Each player has a ball. Place 2 cones 1 yard
apart as in the diagram above. The practice starts with the first player with his back to goal and 2
yards from the cones. He must pass the ball between the 2 cones, then quickly sprint around
either cone and shoot as quickly as possible. After shooting he rejoins the group and the next
player in line repeats the drill.
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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.
