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Free Kicks Defending (5) – The Wall (b)
The position of the wall, and the numbers in it
depend on the placing of the free kick and the distance of it from the goal.
- In the diagram the free-kick is in the ‘D’ so clearly there is a
definite threat to goal – so the wall lines up protecting part of the goal.
- The
goalkeeper G stands where he can see the ball, yet always being alert for a ball
from the free kick chipped over the wall (marked A).
- Because of the dangerous position
of the free kick, a 5 man wall is required with goalkeeper G still wishing to get
a clear sight of the ball as he has to consider that the player on the ball (S1)
may elect to nudge the ball to his left where (S2) is running in with a greater
sight of the goal.
Of course attackers may give G an extra problem if they decide to put
two of their own team on the end of the wall – to obstruct G’s view; -marked
B1, B2.
OR the two attackers could move even further forward to position C1, C2 ensuring that
G cannot see the ball at the point of contact – nevertheless the wall stands
firm, so it is essential that the rest of the defence X1, X2, X3 and X5 stay alert,
with X4 ready to charge down any shot from S2. |
