A large share of goals come from set pieces. Simple routines with clear roles — who blocks, who attacks the near post, who stays back — are easy to learn and effective at every level.
Rehearse with opposition so attackers learn to time runs against real defenders.
3 exercises
Waves
An in-swinging corner to the near post, where a runner flicks the ball on to a teammate attacking the far post. Four players, four clear jobs.
IntermediateIntermediateSet Pieces
Waves
4v3 from a throw-in. Nobody may wait in the zone in front of the thrower, so receivers take their marker away and come back to get the ball.
IntermediateGlobalSet Pieces
Waves
Three zonal defenders protect the six-yard box while three man-markers follow the best headers. Corners and wide free kicks against a live attack.
AdvancedGlobalDefending