Nike Academy - Corner-Kick/Set Piece Drills

EQUIPMENT: 1 ball

SUMMARY:
I. 8 players are involved in this corner drill Use the goalkeeper and remaining players to defend.
II. In addition to the corner taker, position 7 players in and around the box as shown: 1 technical player and 2 players with good heading ability in the area, 3 more players in the box and a technical attacking player with a good shot just outside the D.
III. Player 2 runs towards the corner to meet the short pass from the corner taker (player 1). Player 2 then passes it back to player 1 and runs to the corner of the box. Player 1 passes to player 2, who crosses into the box.

IV. Players 3 and 4 run towards the back post. Players 5, 6 and 7 cover the edge of the area. Player 8 covers the edge of the box. Players 1 and 2 cover the wing to cross the ball back into the box if needed.

V. All attacking players aim to finish while defenders battle to get the ball out of the box.

An unusual formation in the box affects the mentality of defenders, making it difficult for them to prepare. Create space by getting tight and make corners count.

I. 8 players are involved in this corner drill. Use the goalkeeper and remaining players to defend.

II. Player 1 takes the corner. Player 2 distracts the goalkeeper as much as he can. Players 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 form a very tight line-up in the box to block opposing defenders. Player 8 stays at the edge of the box.

III. Player 1 crosses into the box. The remaining 7 players try to convert the cross into a goal.

Inter Milan Free Kick

Making unexpected runs helps you lose your marker. With this corner, your opponent has to deal with covering 3 unmarked players at once, increasing your chances of getting a shot on goal.

EQUIPMENT:

1 ball

SUMMARY:

I. 7 players are involved in this corner drill. Use the goalkeeper and remaining players to defend.

II. Players 1, 2, 3 and 4 are gathered around the ball. Players 5, 6 and 7 stand by the D.

III. As the opposition players prepare to stand in the wall, player 4 walks from the ball to the wall to make sure the distance is right. He stays where the wall is with no intention to move.

IV. As player 1 takes the free-kick, players 2 and 3 run to the edge of the box. Players 5, 6 and 7 run into the box.

V. Player 1 aims at players 5, 6 and 7, who are used as a bounce-board to get the ball to left wing. Meanwhile, the unmarked player 4 runs around the wall to receive the ball and shoot. The others stay in and around the box to convert any deflections.