Setup
The diagram shows the position-based defensive free kick arrangement for a cross from the left side. The back four with players A-D stands in a line at the level of the penalty area line. In front of players B, C, and D, approximately at the level of the penalty arc, stand players E, F, and G. The right midfielder H forms a one-man wall. The right striker J stands tucked in, in a vertical extension from H. The left striker I stands centrally in front of the midfield line. The goalkeeper stands just in front of the 6-yard box line. Player/position legend: GK = Goalkeeper A = Left back B = Left centre-back C = Right centre-back D = Right back E = Left midfielder F = Left centre-midfielder G = Right centre-midfielder H = Right midfielder I = Left striker J = Right striker