19 thoughts on “Coach’s Quick Tip – Defending the Corner Kick”

  1. @23DustinM

    The problem with pushing everyone out for an offsides trap, is that what if they don't play it back and instead the guy who received the short ball, dribbles along the end line and plays it across the box to the incoming attackers?

  4. @rolanzzz

    Make your zone defence with max 7 players in the box + goal keeper. 1 player lurk outside, 2 players stay forward. These 3 players can easily score in the counter attack.

  11. @leebevan1591

    Zone Marking Is a poor choice, Id advise against that all day long. Mark your man and track him try to also keep your eye on the ball. With this you will match him in all area's whether you beat him is down to the individual level.

  18. @alexwright4367

    Not sure I like the defending on the short corner, the man defending short was late stepping, just takes a clever attacker to notice the step and delay his run. The lad who comes behind the guy who finishes was actually onside.

  19. @seanwickham8905

    Thanks for the video, Coach John! You mentioned your best aerial defender plays that middle zone on the 6. Are there other positions that you like based on certain attributes, or do you simply define by position (left midfielder takes front 6, etc)? 

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