Corner Kick Attacking Routine #1 | Step-by-Step Combination Play

Overview

• Teams that want to turn set pieces into real scoring chances
• Coaches looking to add more attacking options off corners
• A routine you can run at every age group

Objectives

• Attack off corner kicks as an organized unit
• Sharpen the timing and accuracy of your delivery
• Make your movement into the box efficient
• Teach players to read the defenders and play off what they see

Setup

This is a set piece where the corner taker gives multiple players a delivery option and your team builds the attack toward goal in stages.

1）Player positions: 1 corner taker, 4–5 players around the penalty area, and 2–3 more just outside it. Put defenders on the other side.

2）Starting signal: The corner taker and the target players agree on a signal ahead of time, and that’s what kicks it off.

3）Delivery: The corner taker picks out the near post, the far post, or the middle of the area and delivers with accuracy.

4）Stage 1: The player who receives the delivery settles the ball under control.

5）Stage 2: The players around him get on the move to open up shooting and passing lanes.

6）Stage 3: The players in front of goal go for the shot or the header.