Corner Kick Variation VI

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. 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 corner kick is played short and delivered between the penalty area and the 6-yard box. As soon as H starts his run-up, forward J has run up and plays a one-two with H, who dribbles a few metres and shoots on goal or crosses. J runs toward the far post, I toward the near post. 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, 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.