Description Corner 1 (kick into the box) Direct delivery into the box 3 key target areas: a) near post; b) edge of 6 yard / goalie box c) far post Coaching Points Player in white (no6): distract goalie 2) be prepared for 2nd ball / deflection or similar Player in blue (No1) sprint forward than spin to edge of box for 2nd ball (create space near post) 4 x players black, orange, red & green - stand very close together block defenders stand in the same order as displayed in order for team mate to block opponent & create space Player in orange: run to near post, !! start run very early to ensure to arrive in time (target area just inside 6 yard in front of near post) Player in black: run edge of 6 yard just before reaching near post Player in Green: just outside 6yard in front of far post Player in red: behind far post, for deflections, volleys direct at goal or to deflect ball back across 6 yard. Player taking corner after kick, run to edge of penalty box
Player in white: 1) distract goalie 2) be prepared for 2nd ball / deflection or similar Player in blue sprint forward than spin to edge of box for 2nd ball 4 x players black, orange, red & green - stand very close together block defenders stand in the same order as displayed in order for team mate to block opponent & create space Player in orange: run to near post, !! start run very early to ensure to arrive in time (target area just inside 6 yard in front of near post) Player in black: run edge of 6 yard just before reaching near post Player in Green: just outside 6yard in front of far post Player in red: behind far post, for deflections, volleys direct at goal or to deflect ball back across 6 yard. Player taking corner after kick, run to edge of penalty box
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