Split into 2 teams for long corner practice. Play for 5 minutes at a time.
Main focuses - the ball gets deep into the D for attackers. The ball never comes in on line 2 goal for defenders
Play out to halfway line goals. If play breaks down/sideline/long then reset.
Stack high in the D - Never blocking line to goal, deep entry
Fast transfer when no option for entry
Carry hard into the D from wide, strong & fast positioning
Low position anticipating chances
Front, physical, tight marking
Communication
Cutting/coherent plan for transferring players
Stepping out to the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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