Defensive free kick positioning from the half-space

The diagram shows the position-based defensive free kick positioning for a cross from the left side. The back four with players A-D stands in a line at the edge of the penalty area. In front of players B, C, and D, approximately at the penalty arc, stand players E, F, and G. The right wide midfielder H forms a one-man wall. The right forward J stands tucked in, vertically in line with H. The left forward I stands centrally in front of the halfway line. The goalkeeper stands just in front of the goal area line. Player/Position legend: GK = Goalkeeper A = Left fullback B = Left centre back C = Right centre back D = Right fullback E = Left wide midfielder F = Left-centre midfielder G = Right-centre midfielder H = Right wide midfielder I = Left forward J = Right forward