Set Pieces - Corner Kicks

Short Give 'n Go
Another corner play for the younger guys n gals that can't get it accurately on the frame. This one requires two strong ball handlers and diagonal runs on the part of the supporting attackers to discombobulate the defense.

Offense: Player A is in position to put the ball in play. Player B is near the near post. Players C, D, E and F are positioned along the middle of the box, about 3 yards apart, just outside the box. 1 initiates play with some predetermined signal. B shows for the ball and A delivers a crisp pass to B, who then makes a one-touch pass into open grass near the near-point of the penalty box. Player A uses his momentum to sprint to the corner of the box to take a shot on goal or serve to an unmarked support player. Players C and F should make diagonal runs, using their bodies to screen the defenders for players D and E who are making runs straight onto the goal. Players C and F should be just outside the posts looking for any trash the goalie throws out.

It is important that the runs and passes of player A and B be crisp and accurate or the defense will have time to intercept the pass to the open grass.

Defense: The key to breaking up this play is to disrupt B's ability to make a quick accurate one-touch pass. If a defender stays with him as he shows, it will be difficult for him to leave a soft ball back for A. There should be a defender on each post protecting against the players making diagonal runs from finding any rebounds. The central defenders have to beat D and E to any balls that might be served and certainly stay goal-side of the them.