Defending against a short corner (2)
Diagram (1)
In the same situation as before, if (B) goes close to (A) at the corner kick, then defenders (X1) and (X2) go to within 10 yards. The other defenders line up as at a normal corner kick marking attacking players.
But if (C) joins the attack down the right flank then the defenders must try and prevent an easy cross into the box from (C) and so (X9) must track back to check (C’s) move.
But if (C) gets clear then the defenders, especially (X4) and X3) must move out of the goal area quickly, so as to not play all the attackers onside.
So as the ball reaches (B) and is played back to (C) the defender (X4) and (X3) move out and they will push (X5), (X6) and (X7) out as well.
This ensures that the attackers must try and keep onside and it also gives goalkeeper (G) a clear view and space to try and deal with any angled crosses from (C)
Diagram (2)
So keeping formation (see diagram 2) (X4), (X6) and (X3), (X5), (X7), (X8) holding their positions round the edge of the box) move out smartly - keeping aware of attackers positions - particularly the wide position (E) should (C's) centre sail over every defender.
N.B. DEFENDERS SHOULD PRACTICE AS A UNIT, MOVING IN AND OUT TOGETHER, - COACHES CONSTANTLY MAKING THEM AWARE OF THE DISCIPLINE OF MOVING TOGETHER.
