Corner Kick Variation I

Forwards I and J are positioned side by side at the level of the 6-yard box. Centre backs C and B as well as right central midfielder G are placed at the level of the penalty area line. Left outside midfielder E is positioned centrally in the area behind the penalty area and left central midfielder F behind him, slightly offset to the left. The two fullbacks A and D stand at the two half-central positions at the level of the halfway line. Player H takes the corner. The exercise should initially be practised without defenders. Only once the automatisms for the running patterns have developed should defenders be assigned. The exercise must of course also be practised from the other side. Player/Position legend: GK = Goalkeeper A = left fullback B = left centre back C = right centre back D = right fullback E = left outside midfielder F = left central midfielder G = right central midfielder H = right outside midfielder I = left forward J = right forward

The two forwards I and J move along the 6-yard box. The ball is delivered by H to the near post toward player I. He should flick it on with a header. His strike partner J moves in front of the goalkeeper. Right central midfielder G runs to the position between the near post and the middle of the 6-yard box, and player B runs toward the far post. Right centre back C runs into the centre between the 6-yard box and the penalty spot. Their task is to convert the ball flicked on by I. Player E covers the area behind and tries to convert any cleared balls. Player F as well as the two fullbacks A and D cover the back. After each corner kick, everyone returns to their original positions and the next round starts. Practice first without defenders to develop automatisms. Later add defenders and of course practise from both sides.nn