CONTROL
SHOOTING
PASSING
DRIBBLING
TURNING
HEADING
CREATE SPACE
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING
SUPPORT PLAY
GOALKEEPING
CROSSING
TACKLING
THE THROW IN
ATTACKING SET PLAYS
DEFENDING SET PLAYS
THE FREE KICK
ATTACKING SET PLAYS
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 A basic introduction   Wide Free Kick Possession Football
Progression Attacking Corners 

A BASIC INTRODUCTION

Set-plays in the attacking third provide teams with the opportunity to create a goal-scoring situation.

Free kicks, throw-ins, corner kicks and penalty kicks enable teams to put into practice the rehearsed moves that they have spent hours practicing on the training ground.

It is no coincidence that set-plays are a major factor in scoring goals and, therefore, effect the results of many games.

Set-plays are a source of goals because:

(i) The most competent deliverer is able to take the set-play
(ii) Delivery is made easier because the ball is 'dead'
(iii) There is limited pressure on the player taking the set-play
(iv) Teams can put their key players in key positions
(v) Teams will have practiced these set moves

NOTE: Practice is the most important aspect of successful set-plays!