Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): GK Zones for defending Set Pieces

Am-Club: KC Prime Soccer Club

Joshua Welty

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Name:	Joshua Welty
City:	Kansas City
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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This is grid that will teach the keeper a general placement for players during a free kick. This is a guide and can vary depending on how comfortable the keeper is with their box control.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Genral Free Kick Defense

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Genral Free Kick Defense

Zone 1: This is for free kicks taken form 0-30 yards out. The keeper is to set a wall depending on the

location of the ball.

Zone 2: This is for free kicks taken from 35-45 yards out. The keeper should have 2 players front the

ball and the defense should hold their line at the top of the 18 yard box.

Zone 3: This is for free kicks taken from 45-60 yards out. The keeper should have 1 player front the

ball and the defense should hold their line at the top of the "D" (arc at the top of 18 yard box).

Zone 4: This is for free kicks taken 35-45 yards out, to the right or left side of the 18 yard box. The

keeper should have 1 person front the ball and the defense should hold the line at the top of

the 18 yard box.

Zone 5: This is for free kicks taken 45-60 yards out, to the right or left side of the 18 yard box. The

keeper should have no one front the ball and the defense should hold their line at the top of

the "D" (arc at the top of the 18 yard box).

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