Principles of Attacking Restarts
In attacking restarts "failure to prepare" is "preparing to fail". Each member of the team must now precisely their role for all attacking corners, free-kicks and throw ins. Time should be set aside for rehearsal during practice to ensure a thorough individual and team understanding.
Each player has their assigned role and position for all attacking restarts.
Players must be disciplined and honest.
Good communication.
Intelligent decisions by player on the ball.
High degree of technical ability and range by the player on the ball.
Use signals, e.g.; hand raised means back post cross.
Free Kicks
Look for "quick" free kicks when the opportunity arises.
Take a few seconds to talk to key players on and around the ball.
Direct or Indirect, shoot or pass.
Corners
Look for "quick" corner kicks when the opportunity arises.
Always eliminate the first defender and goalkeeper with the cross.
Out swinger versus In swinger.
Near post, far post.
Hitting the space between the six yard line and the eighteen yard line.
Throw In's
The importance of concentration.
Lose tight markers in the area of the ball.
Long versus short.
Retain possession for the thrower.
Play down the line and forward whenever in doubt.
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