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Wide free kick against us. Two in the wall, a line at the edge of the box, the keeper owns the six-yard box.
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Step by step Wide free kick against us. Two in the wall, a line at the edge of the box, the keeper owns the six-yard box. As it's delivered, the line turns and goes with the runners. The keeper comes for it. Claimed or cleared, then everyone steps up together. When to use it Every free kick out wide in your defensive third.
Coaching points Hold a line roughly at the edge of the box, so the keeper has space to come and claim. One or two in a small wall to make the delivery harder. Markers goal-side of their runners, close enough to touch. The keeper owns the six-yard box and shouts early. After the clearance, step up together. With younger players Teach them to stay goal-side and talk. Leave offside lines for older groups.
Who does what Position Their job Keeper Comes for anything in the six-yard box; organises the line. Line Holds its height, then turns and attacks the ball with the runners. Wall One or two, to make the delivery harder. Edge player Picks up the second ball. Striker Stays up.
When they change it If they… You… They play it short The wall players press it; the line steps up a few yards. They deliver deep to the far post The far-side defender gets goal-side early. They have a tall target Put your best header on them; others zone the near post.
Common mistakes Dropping the line onto the six-yard box, which gives the keeper no room. Markers watching the ball while runners move off them. Some players stepping up and others staying deep. At 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11
7v7 Keep it simple: one in the wall, everyone else marks.
9v9 One or two in the wall, a line at the edge of the box.
11v11 The board: two in the wall, a line at the edge of the box, keeper owning the six-yard box. Drills to practise it Questions coaches ask How deep should the line be on a wide free kick? Around the edge of the box for many teams, so the keeper can come and runners can't start too close.
Should we have a wall for a wide free kick? One or two players usually, to make the delivery harder.
What if they put lots of runners in? Match their best headers with markers and keep someone zonal at the near post.
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