Defend Direct Free Kick — Wall and GK Coordination
A set-piece defending practice where the goalkeeper organises the wall, protects the exposed side and coordinates defenders for rebounds and secondary runs.
Improve coordination between goalkeeper, defensive wall and covering defenders at direct free kicks.
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Players
7
Duration
14 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Full goal
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U13–U18
Category
Defending
Type
Defending
Organization
Set direct free kicks from several central and half-space positions around the box. Use a goalkeeper, wall and two covering defenders against one or more attackers.
Coaching Points
GK owns wall positioning; Wall protects designated side; Hold shape until strike; Defenders track runners; React aggressively to rebounds
Progressions
- Add disguised short free-kick options and runners around the wall.
Regressions
- Use static free kicks from one position.
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