HOW TO SCORE MORE

GOALS FROM SET PIECES

Proven drills for free kicks, corner kicks and throw-ins

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THE COACH’S VIEW You can see all the action of each play as if it’s one Each set piece still requires a lot of hard work from
You’ll have spotted that this ebook is different to flowing move. From the ball being kicked, through the you and your team, but hopefully it will be enjoyable
normal coaching books as soon as you opened it. movement of the players to (usually) the ball nestling work that pays dividends on the pitch.
Head Coach We’ve flipped it on its side! The reason for this is in the back of the net. It’s easy for you to follow and,
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straightforward – it enables us to show you an entire more importantly, easy for your players to follow when
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set piece in a single large diagram. you show it to them on the training ground.
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 I suggest that you use the title as
your call sign for the play, but feel
free to give each one your own special
 The large image shows the set piece
as one flowing move. Annotations
guide you through the play step by step,
 Some of the set pieces should only
be tried from in front of goal, others
can be tried from anywhere around the
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free kick • central • just outside the penalty area
THE COACH’S VIEW
This free kick works 1 Player 1 gives the impression that he
is going to take a shot at goal, but
just as he reaches the ball he adjusts his
2 As the ball comes over, the
strikers, players 2 and 3, attack the
area where the ball is going to land,
well with youth players
because it doesn’t position and lofts the ball to the far post. causing confusion in the defence and
need huge amounts of putting the goalkeeper under pressure.
accuracy, but it does need
players to be alert and to
follow up the initial kick in
the penalty area. 2
Play this one in or
around the D of the
penalty area. It needs 3
to be central to get the
disguise needed to take
the opposition unawares.
This routine is
susceptible to the counter
attack, especially if the
goalkeeper catches the
ball early and throws
1
it out quickly to his
midfielders. So the
attacking team must
therefore be wary of
pushing too many

3
players forward and keep
The attacking players are more
enough back to cover the
likely to get success if they go
counter offensive.
for a header, rather than letting the
ball bounce.

Player movement Ball movement Run with ball Shot

PRESSURE POINTS
DIFFICULTY RATING
A Player 1’s
technique is B The attacking
forwards must C A glancing
header should

A fairly easy one to play.
important – he must
shape up to shoot, but
time their runs, get to
the ball and make sure
2 be enough to beat
the goalkeeper, but
2
on approaching the one of them is first to players must be ready
You need a good lofted ball swivel slightly, get his head on it. to pounce on any
kick but it doesn’t need to lean back and put rebounds.
be highly accurate. Get the a high ball to the
ball in the general area of far post. 1 3
attack and the strikers will
do the rest.

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free kick • anywhere within shooting range
THE COACH’S VIEW
Probably one of the 1 Player 1 steps up and looks like
he is going to shoot, but instead
passes into the space on the edge of the
easiest free kicks to
trick opponents – just penalty area.
make sure that when
the players over the ball
decide to use it, the player
who is trailing behind
knows when and where to
make his run.
This routine needs the
free-kick taker to make a 3
clever pass into the space 2
that the trailer is going to
attack. The kick can be
worked either side of the
pitch, it just needs a smart
player who can time his
run and hit an accurate
shot from a moving ball
that’s coming across him. 1
You might need to
use a different trailer on
either side of the pitch
so that they can use their

2 3
stronger shooting foot to
Player 2, the trailer, hangs Player 2 runs on to player 1’s
hit the shot.
around outside the area, disguised pass and shoots with
This free kick is open seemingly not involved in the play. accuracy and power.
to a counter attack As player 1 runs up to strike the
if the players are not ball, player 2 moves unnoticed into
communicating and the space on the edge of the area.
the pass falls short of
Player movement Ball movement Run with ball Shot
its target, so make sure
everyone stays focused.
PRESSURE POINTS
DIFFICULTY RATING
A Player 1 must
deceive the B The set piece
relies on the C Player 2 must
demonstrate

An easy kick as long as the
defence by looking
like he is going to
movement and timing
of player 2. He must
good technique,
getting over the ball
shoot. He must then run on to player 1’s to hit a powerful
players are communicating trust player 2 to move pass and get into a shot into the corner
2
to each other what is going into the space where position to shoot. of the goal.
to happen. Does need a he passes the ball. 1
player with a strong shot.
2

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FREE
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free kick • 20-25 yards out • either side of goal
THE COACH’S VIEW
This set piece works well 1 Player 1 steps up and pretends
he is going to shoot, but instead
passes to player 2 in front of him. The
2 On receiving the ball, player 2
makes a first-time pass
through player 3’s legs to player 4
from 20-25 yards out. It
shouldn’t be too central wall will still expect a shot from either who is preparing to make a run
because you need an player 1 or player 2. from a central position.
angle to create the space
for your striker to shoot.
The whole sequence
needs to be played in
one fluid motion because
any faltering and the
opposition will be on
top of you.
You can work the play
4
from either side of the
area. Just be sure that 2 3
your striker is comfortable
hitting a ball that is
coming across him at
pace. You might need
to try one striker when 1
the ball comes from the
left and another when it
comes from the right.

3
In most cases, this Player 4 runs on to the ball and
free kick ensures that has the perfect opportunity to
the ball is not lost to a either shoot first time or take the
quick breakaway, because ball on and run into the box.
it either goes into the
goal or out for a corner.
However, make sure
players are alert to the
chance that something Player movement Ball movement Run with ball Shot

might go wrong.
PRESSURE POINTS

DIFFICULTY RATING
1 As player 1 runs
in, it’s vital that
2 2 Player 2’s pass
is a key factor in 3 Player 4’s
contribution is all 4

You need a high level of
his body language is
telling the defenders
the deceit. He doesn’t
have time to trap the
about shooting power
and accuracy, so you
“I’m going to shoot!”. ball, as the wall will be want to get your best
skill in your team to carry But then, just as he on to him, so he needs striker in this position.
out this play successfully. reaches the ball, he a swift accurate pass 2 3 He won’t have much
It requires players with needs to adjust and through player 3’s time to shoot, so he
a combination of deceit, play a soft, weighted 1 legs before anyone’s needs to be able to
passing accuracy and pass to player 2. the wiser. hold his nerve.
shooting prowess.

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corner kick • either side of goal
THE COACH’S VIEW
This set piece can be 1 Player 1 drives the ball low and very
hard into the six-yard box. 3 Player 3 darts into the six-yard
box, while player 2’s run takes him
used from a corner or to the edge of the area.
from a free kick in a
wide position where the
opposition doesn’t build
a wall.
It’s not a play that’s
guaranteed to result in 3
a shot, but because of
the confusion caused in
the opposition’s area, a 1
2
scoring opportunity will
often arise.
The key is that the
forward movement
of players 2 and 3
will initially drag the
defenders towards them,
then their quick turn into
the box will mean the
power drive should cause
mayhem in the defence.
As the ball pings around
the area like a pinball, due

2 4
to rebounds or miskicks, Players 2 and 3 stand on the A combination of the power of the drive
the two attackers should edge of the area. As the ball is and the runs of players 2 and 3 causes
get a chance to score. struck, the players make a forward panic in the box. In the confusion, the ball
The movement of movement towards player 1 and then bounces to one of the attacking players, who
player 2 means he will arc back round into the penalty area. has an opportunity to score.
cover any balls that are
cleared or reach any loose
Player movement Ball movement Run with ball Shot
balls around the edge of
the area. PRESSURE POINTS
DIFFICULTY RATING
A A low drive
with the laces B Players 2 and 3
must get close 3 C The success of
the move means

This is a great set piece for
is the best way to
get success from this 1
together and move
towards player 1 as he
that the attacking
players must be alert
move. Player 1 should begins to run towards to any balls coming
younger players because get his standing foot the ball. They must their way and use
it’s not too technical. All as close to the ball as then turn and attack 2 good technique to get 2
you need is a player with possible and have his the box in one fluid a shot on target.
a good kick who can fire a head over the ball as movement.
low ball into the area. he kicks.

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throw-in • final third • either side of goal
THE COACH’S VIEW
I saw this set piece used 1 Two players pretend that they are
arguing about who will take the
throw-in. Player 1 walks slowly away,
3 Player 1 moves out of the way to
allow player 2 a route to cross
by Manchester United in the ball into a dangerous area, where
a Premier League game. while player 2 picks up the ball and player 3 is anticipating the move and is
Ryan Giggs and Patrice prepares to throw. waiting ready to strike.
Evra combined in this
unusual manner against
Manchester City to catch
the defence unawares
3
and create a crossing
opportunity.
Initially, the players must
communicate that they
are going to play this
throw-in, so you should
find a signal for this.
Two players should go to
pick up the ball and make 1
it seem like there’s a bit 2
of disagreement about
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PRESSURE POINTS
DIFFICULTY RATING
A Player 2 must
make sure that, B Player 1 needs
to stiffen his 1 C Speed is key to
this set piece as

The technique to throw at
in his eagerness to
take the throw, he 2
back and tense his
shoulders to provide
the opposition will
soon realise what has
doesn’t foul throw by a good target for the happened, so player 2
a team mate’s back must not getting the ball ball to bounce off. needs to move quickly
be within the rules or the far enough behind He also needs to be and play the ball
chance is lost. This makes his head. ready to move out of into a goalscoring
it a tricky set piece but the way quickly. position.
still one that the younger
players can master.

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5 Minute Technique: Dribbling
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Work Your Strike Force

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each time into the striker > Arrange your players into two groups. N
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who has his back to goal > Two balls work simultaneously. N
great to be given the role
> The players must dribble between the
of attacking midfielder
first two poles then back between the
but players must be up The players make one
second two poles in order to make a pass
to the task – this session change of direction and
to the opposite team. make a return pass away
will give them a good
> Get your players to run with the ball out from the direction of run The White player looks to
workout for scoring goals.
of their feet and then slow down in order score in a mini goal, has to
to change direction. maintain composure and show
SET UP > The practice is repeated for a set time great finishing skills

You need balls, bibs, cones period.

and a goal. Use half your
Player movement Ball movement Run with ball Shot
normal pitch for the session.
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from the half way line, spread and turn and shoot making
out across the pitch, with one sure the shot goes through
the cones on the six yard line
cone in the penalty D and two
cones on the six yard line.
If the shot misses going
through the cones it
HOW TO PLAY doesn’t count as a goal

Turn Defenders Into Strikers5 Minute Fitness: First touch and pass
You need a server, a
goalkeeper and a working
striker. The server passes into
the feet of the striker who
takes a touch to move the
> One-two work out

Become a better coach and win

ball, turn and shoot through GoalscoringcentraldefenderslikeThiagoSilvaandDavidLuizcanofferanattacking
the two cones. Then runs and threattocatchopponentsbysurprise This is all about first touch and
The working player Then the working
touches a cone and returns to anticipating the pass. Good for fitness player runs around
receives and passes

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get the next ball. Once all four and getting players ready for movement back to the server the cones to the far
remier League history boasts many Real in his debut season, and a goal for central defenders and Chelsea also got a Words by:
cones have been touched, and passing in matches. side and repeats
When the striker shoots vital goals scored by centre backs Madrid away to Getafe in 2007 when he goal through a central defender from a Andy Greeves
switch the players around and he then runs to touch en route to winning the title. Who ran the full length of the pitch to slide in shot in the penalty area. Activities by:
see who scores the most from a cone and returns to can forget Tony Adams’ unstoppable a move he had started on the edge of his Indeed Thiago Silva won the tie for PSG How to do it
David Clarke
four goes. Add a defender to shoot the next ball volley for double-winning Arsenal versus own penalty area. with his headed goal and moved them > Split players into pairs with a working
put pressure on the striker. Everton in 1998 or Vincent Kompany’s If you want to turn your central backs into the quarter finals. Gary Cahill scored player and a server.
Add a defender to make it 5yds
header for Manchester City at home to into strikers, take note of the training first for Chelsea with a volley but former > Put 3 cones in a triangle with 5 yards
harder to score who can press 5yds
local rivals United in 2012? sessions on the following pages. These Chelsea player David Luiz scored to bring between each cone.

more games with a 30-day trial of

TECHNIQUE but not tackle the attacker
It shows that having a scoring centre will not only show you how defenders the game level at 1-1 and then Silva won > The server stands 5 yards in front of
First touch to get the ball back in your team can be a real asset, not can be an attacking threat in the air at set the game for PSG on away goals. the triangle.
from under their feet is only giving extra support to your front pieces, but also how they play a part in That is some goal scoring by the PSG > The working player starts at the back
important for the striker. men at set pieces, but also shaking things forward movement to score in open play. defenders both with headers.
cone.
Good shooting technique to up in the penalty area and enabling your To illustrate the variety of goals a central Try using the training sessions on the
> The server passes a ball to the outside
shoot through the cones. team to take the opposition by surprise. defender can score, show your players the following pages and encourage your
While the Premier League can highlights of the Chelsea versus Paris St centre backs to score their fair share of the cone on the working players’
currently boast it’s share of prolific Germain match in the Champions League. of goals, just like PSG’s David Luiz and right and the player runs to receive it.
centre backs, such as Tottenham’s PSG scored both goals through their Thiago Silva and Chelsea’s Gary Cahill. > The player returns the ball and runs
Jan Vertonghen, Manchester United’s back around the top cone to the far
Nemanja Vidic, and Chelsea’s Branislav cone where the play is repeated.
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Ivanovic, Gary Cahill and John Terry, > Switch players every minute.
perhaps Europe’s best goalscoring Ensure your attacking centre backs keep their play simple by
defender plies his trade in Spain. making quick, short passes around their own half, but they mustn’t
So far this season, Real Madrid skipper be predictable and should try to recognise the right time to make a SoccerCoachWeekly.net Issue409 SOCCER COACH WEEKLY 6
Sergio Ramos has netted seven times for difference to the game. They should…
Real in La Liga and has scored nearly 50
> Advance higher up the pitch and join in with the midfield
Player movement Ball movement goals already in his professional career.
Run with ball Shot > Pick out risky passes to the forwards and follow with support play
As well as his many headed goals when
> Attack all aerial balls with power, purpose and timing
joining the attack for set pieces, his most
> Shoot when the opportunity arises Thiago Silva
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> Support attackers with good movement around the box celebrates
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