Set Pieces - Free Kick

Going Around the Wall
This set piece involves 3 players with other midfielders and forwards present looking for 'trash', also known as rebounds. It is intended primarily for Indirect kicks (but works just as well for Direct kicks) in or near the penalty box.

Offense: Players A and B line up as if both are ready to take the kick. Player C is near the far corner of the box. On a set cue, either raising a hand or yelling out a number, A moves to the ball as if taking the shot but instead steps over the ball and continues to the near post side of the wall. At the same time, C begins a sprint toward the far-post end of the wall. B approaches the ball and makes a firm pass to B who then one-touches it to A, who by this time is just behind the wall and takes a one-touch shot on goal.

Note: B also has the choice of shooting on goal if the wall 'falls-apart' by the deception of A.

B also has the option of turning and shooting if there is a viable lane, but the center of the box will most likely be clogged with defenders. The real trick to this piece is the firm, controllable passes. They must be quick and on-target. This is a game-winning piece that works well with practice, practice, practice.

Defense: The trick to defending this piece is getting the wall in place very quickly and not letting the initial fake pull the wall apart. The near-post defender will have a tendency to peel off to mark A, thus shortening the wall and leaving a possible near-post shot on goal by B.