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Corner Kick - Front or Back Post Area



This attacking corner kick is designed to provide two options; attacking the front post area or attacking the back post area. Three big players are positioned at the back post area. One player is placed at the front post. One player positioned on the penalty spot attacks the front post area. Two players are strategically positioned around the outside of the penalty area to look for any rebounds or loose balls.

The corner kick is a fast paced "in swinging kick" placed into the crowd around the goalkeeper.

 

Players Responsibilities:

  1. 1. Serves a fast paced "in swinging kick" placed into the crowd around the goalkeeper.
  2. 2. Left footed player is positioned on right side of penalty area.
  3. 3. Right footed player is positioned on left side of penalty area.
  4. 4. On front post. Redirect the ball on goal or flick on to back post.
  5. 5. Attacks front post area, late and fast.
  6. 6. Attacks back post area, late and fast.
  7. 7. Attacks back post area, late and fast.
  8. 8. Attacks back post area, late and fast.
  9. 9. Assign a signal from the corner kicker for near and far post kicks.






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