Corner Variation III

Set-up: The strikers I and J stand next to each other level with the goal area. The centre-backs B and C as well as the right-sided central midfielder G stand level with the edge of the penalty area. The left wide midfielder E stands centrally in the cut-back area, the left-sided central midfielder F behind, slightly offset to the left. The full-backs A and D stand in half-central positions level with the halfway line. Player H takes the corner.

Position key:

• TW — goalkeeper
• A — left full-back
• B — left centre-back
• C — right centre-back
• D — right full-back
• E — left wide midfielder
• F — left-sided central midfielder
• G — right-sided central midfielder
• H — right wide midfielder
• I — left striker
• J — right striker

1. Player H delivers the ball towards the far post.
2. As soon as Player H starts the run-up, the strikers I and J cross: Player J runs to the near post, Player I to the far post.
3. Player G runs between the near post and the middle of the goal area, Player B towards the far post.
4. Player C runs into the centre between the goal area and the penalty spot.

Player E covers the cut-back area and finishes balls that are cleared. Player F as well as the full-backs A and D provide cover at the back. After each corner the starting positions are taken up again.

Variations:

• Striker variation: Player I stands at the near post and flicks balls on or finishes first time. Player J stands with the goalkeeper and disturbs the goalkeeper without fouling.

Note: To begin with, rehearse without opponents in order to develop automatic patterns. Later train with opponents and from both sides.