Central Free Kick — Screen, Run and Finish
A rehearsed central free-kick combination where one attacker screens or distracts the defensive line while another delays the run and attacks the created shooting lane.
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Organization
Set the ball centrally outside the penalty area with a goalkeeper and defensive wall. Use a taker, screening player, delayed runner and rebound players. Rotate responsibilities after several repetitions.
Coaching Points
Sell the direct-shot threat | Screen without fouling | Delay the runner until the passing lane opens | Set the final touch into the runner's path | Finish quickly before defenders recover
Progressions
- Allow one defender to break from the wall as soon as the first touch is played.
Regressions
- Rehearse the combination without a live wall.
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