Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): MCAA 568- Magali Blazevic Set Pieces- Attacking and Defending

Animation 1

Quick Corner Set Piece

Set Up: Player 1 will take the kick and it will be a short pass. Player 2 will be the last defender and will hold the line at the 50 yard line.  This player will act as the last line of defense and will only be involved in the play if the ball needs to be collected and distributed back into the field of play.  Player 3 should be an outside back who will make the run to receive the short pass. Player 4 will take the near post and position themselves in front of the keeper.  This will be a taller player on the team to create an obstacle for the keeper.  Players 5-7 will position themselves close to the front of the box close together so they can separate quickly and draw their defenders into chaos.  Player 8 will be at the top of the box to run onto the ball when it is played into the box.  Player 9 will be at the back post and player 10 will be at the top of the box.

Corner Set Piece

Player 1 will quickly grab the ball and place it for the kick.  All players will need to run to their position immediately and face the ball.  When player one drops their hand, player 3 will make a run to the ball and player 1 will pass it to them.  Player 3 will play the way they face and turn toward the goal.  As soon as player 1 passes the ball, players 5-7 will peel off of each other and take a place in the middle of the box, at the outside of the box and in player 3's original position.  Player 3 will pass the ball to player 8 at the top of the box or to the player who runs into the middle of the box. 

Coaching Points: Player 1 will need to quickly grab the ball and set up.  Player 3 will need to be aware when the corner happens and player 1 calls for the play. Players 5-7 will need to communicate with each other as to who will be running to what spot on the field.  Player 4 will need to move around in front of the goalkeeper to create chaos with the defense.  Players will need to continue to move in their area to force their defenders to take their eyes off the play and be unprepared for the service. Players should look to players 8 and the other player who makes the run to the center to pass the ball.  Player 2 will need to be involved if the ball comes out of the box.  The coach should instruct player 2 and player 1 to remain involved in the play, but also look to provide support in the back to be somewhat defensive still. 

Animation 3

Free Kick- Set Piece Attacking

Setup: Kicker and receiver will be about 7 yards apart from each other.  Two players will be next to the wall of the defending team.  They should be closest to the sideline when stading next to the wall.  There should be one player standing near the top of the box toward the center.  This player should be ready to receive the ball.  Another player should be outside of the box toward the 25 yard line.  Two more players will need to balance themselves in the box on the far side at about the 10 yard line.

1. Player with the ball will lay it off to the player standing 7 yards from them.  

2. When that player receives the ball, the two players in the wall will run out of the wall and away from the goal.  

3. The initial receiver will then pass the ball to the player at the top of the box.  T

4. his player will receive the ball and slot it into the far post of the goal.

5. All other players will be ready for the rebound

Coaching Points:

1. Set up needs to happen quickly.

2. Players should try to one touch the passes as to move the through the play quickly

3. Players in the wall need to find their exit route, so they are able to move quickly out of the wall without getting in the way of any passes.

4. Once the players move out of the wall, they will need to be prepared for rebounds or missed passes.

5. All other players need to attack the ball once it is hit to the goal. 

6. If rebounds happen, all players need to be ready to act.