Corner Kick Variation XI

Forwards I and J stand positioned 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

Player H discusses with player I about who should take the corner. Player I pretends to be persuaded and goes to the corner flag. Player H moves toward the goal but first lightly taps the ball so that it rolls 10 centimetres out of the marked corner arc. This means the ball is in play, i.e. the corner kick has been taken. I now picks up the ball at the corner flag, dribbles toward the goal and tries to score with a shot. As soon as the opponent realises that I has taken the corner kick, forward J moves toward 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, 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.