ok ok.... as the subject shows, this topic is about set
pieces!
Set pieces = free kicks, goal kicks, throw ins, corners and even
the kick off!
No doubt those who have been in this team as long as i have will
probably have heard this millions of times.... but surprising,
despite talking about it for the past few years, we still dun seem
to be doing what we keep talking about!
We are talking about the very basics of how the game should be
played!
How to defend set pieces.
How to attack set pieces.
***I would like everyone to be alert and focus everytime the game
is stopped, be it for a throw in, free kick etc. Dun walk away
after we have conceded a set piece, instead immediately look for
open opponents to mark.
Similarly, when we win a free set piece , immediately free yourself
for the quick free kick/throw in etc. Not only does this allow us
to conter attack when the opponents are still reorganising, it also
helps your players who are taking the set pieces. E.g, thrower can
make a quick throw to the open teammate instead of waiting for all
his players to be marked.*****
So anyway, here it goes.
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- GOAL KICKS (Attacking)
Left/Right fullbacks to spread out to give keeper option of short
pass.
Centre backs to drop deep to edge of penalty box to pick the ball
directly from short goal kick or from full backs.
Midfielders & attackers to either win the long goal kick in
middle of the field or to pick ball from defenders.
- GOAL KICKS (Defending)
Attackers to pressure opponents defenders to deter any short goal
kicks from the opponent's keeper.
Midfielders to win the long goal kick in the midfield.
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I'll continue with the rest of the set pieces in the next few
days.
I'm sure i seem to have missed something out, so please feel free
to add in the missing points!
Thanks....
