Set Piece Specialist Path
Turn dead balls into decisive moments
A 7-week path through the complete set piece game — corners, free kicks, throw-ins, and penalties. Set pieces account for over 30% of goals in elite football. This path covers both the delivery and the movement side of every set piece situation, plus the defensive organisation needed to prevent opponents scoring from their own dead balls.
- Foundation4 steps
- Core Skills4 steps
- Advanced4 steps
- Elite4 steps
Recommended Learning Order
Follow this sequence for the fastest improvement — each stage builds on the last
Stage 1: Corner Kick Delivery and Movement
Foundation4 freeMaster corner kick delivery and the movement patterns that create headed scoring opportunities.
Stage goal: Deliver accurate inswing, outswing, and short corners while coordinating with runners inside the box.
Which delivery type works against each defensive setup and why.
Generating pace, curl, and accuracy from the corner arc into the box.
The blocking, flicking, and decoy runs that create free headers inside the area.
Coordinated delivery and movement exercises against a live defensive setup.
Stage 2: Direct and Indirect Free Kicks
Core Skills2 freeDevelop the technical delivery and tactical decision-making for free kicks in all areas of the pitch.
Stage goal: Execute driven, dipping, and chip free kicks accurately and choose the right delivery for every situation.
How to generate power, swerve, and dip on a direct free kick at goal.
Using a decoy runner to delay the wall jump and open shooting angles.
Delivering from wide free kick positions with accuracy and the right flight path.
Progressive free kick exercises across direct, chip, and wide delivery positions.
Stage 3: Penalty Technique and Throw-Ins
Advanced4 lockedMaster the mental and technical sides of penalty kicks and exploit long throw-ins as an attacking weapon.
Stage goal: Score penalties under pressure using a consistent pre-kick routine and technique, and maximise throw-in situations.
The technical model for a reliable penalty and how to disguise your intention from the keeper.
Building a consistent pre-kick routine that removes anxiety and improves consistency.
Turning throw-ins in advanced positions into corner-like delivery opportunities.
Match-realistic penalty exercises and advanced throw-in combination plays.
Stage 4: Defending Set Pieces
Elite4 lockedOrganise your team to defend every set piece situation — zonal, man-marking, and hybrid systems.
Stage goal: Lead your team's set piece defensive organisation and prevent opponents scoring from dead balls.
The tactical case for each system and how elite teams use hybrid approaches.
How to win the first header and clear the ball to safety every time.
Building a wall correctly and blocking attempts by central players.
Full-team defensive drills against corners, free kicks, and throw-in situations.
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