Defending Corner Kicks
Teams should be highly organized when it comes to defensive corners kicks. Each player should be assigned a specific role with detailed responsibilities. All defensive clearances should be high, wide and long. Below is
sample of the organizational set up for defending corner kicks.
Players Responsibilities:
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1. Attack and distract the kicker. Start from end line if in swinging corner.
- 2. Mark area in front of near post. Tuck inside post if crossed deep.
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3. Mark area in front of back post. Tuck inside post if crossed deep.
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4. Mark area in line with front post. Attack front post crosses.
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5. Mark area in center of goal on 6-yard box.
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6. Mark area in line with back post. On 6 yard box line.
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7. Mark area at back post on corner of 6-yard box.
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8. Mark area in line with back post and with penalty spot. Move across to fill space on penalty spot if a short corner is taken.
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9. Mark area in center of the goal on the penalty spot. Move across to space in line with front post if a short corner is taken.
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10. Mark area in line with front post and in line with the penalty spot.
Be alert for short corners, move out if there's a 2 v 1 situation.
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