How to defend and attack from set pieces
A significant amount of goals are scored from set plays, like free kicks, corners, throw ins, penalties and even right from the re-start / kick off itself.
More often than not the sound of the referees whistle causes players to momentarily switch off from the game and this is when a team is at its most dangerous. A team that keeps their concentration, organises themselves quickly and are prepared will take advantage on most occassions, whether this is defending or attacking.
When definding, players should switch on and mark opponents, for free kicks walls must be built and positioned correctly, if the defence is slow to get themselves together they hand the initiative to the opponents. When attacking positional play is important and pre-designated positions, plays and manouevers can often unlock a defence, even if they are well organised.
Use this department to help coach your team on set plays. Think about it, evenly matched teams need an edge to win the game, make sure your team is prepared to defend and attack in such situations by using the drills and exercises in this soccer set play department.
This is a classic set piece soccer move where confusion is caused by a step over, a change of the angle and a shot from a wide player. Remember the majority of goals scored come from set pieces, how often do you practice them? . . . keep reading
If your team has the opportunity to start a game then mix up the set plays, don't always knock it back or sideways, hit a long raking ball up front for a big player to get on the end of and catch you opponents off guard. . . . keep reading
Many goals scored come from set pieces. This free kick soccer drill will give your player an alternative if they win a free kick on the edge of the penalty box. Teeing the ball up and changing the angle often causes confusion for opponents so make it work for your team! . . . keep reading
Overlapping runs can provide a great source of attacking options during the soccer game, watch and then use this effective soccer drill in your training to maximise the teams penetration in the final third of the pitch. . . . keep reading
Most goals are the product of good set plays. A great soccer drill to practice is the short corner, where angles of attack are changed and a far post delivery meets oncoming attackers. . . . keep reading
Creating and exploit space in the final third of the soccer pitch is essential if your team is to open up scoring opportunities. Here is a simple soccer drill on how to make cross over runs. . . . keep reading
During a game of soccer your team will probably get more throw in set plays than any other type of set play. This is why throw ins should feature in your training practice session, make the most of them... . . . keep reading
Set plays present your team with an advantage that they should take the most of. A well rehearsed far post delivery from a corner is an ideal way for you team to score more goals . . . keep reading
Studies have shown that a high percentage of goals are scored from free kicks. If the game is tight then set plays become even more important and the need to capitalise on a free kick awarded can be the winning difference. . . . keep reading
For long corners there are two basic options of getting the ball into the danger zone, they are an inswinging and outswinging corners. Learn here how to optimise the benefit of a deep outswinging corner. . . . keep reading
For long corners there are two basic options of getting the ball into the danger zone, they are an inswinging and outswinging corners. Learn here how to optimise the benefit of an inswinging corner. . . . keep reading
When a free kick is conceded the defending team should move quickly into position, by doing this quickly setting a wall between the ball and the goal they block a direct route. Read how to set a wall. . . . keep reading