🎯 Routine Overview This free-kick uses a disguised build-up to release a late runner into a wide crossing position. The sequence starts with Player 5 laying the ball to Player 1, who immediately plays a through pass into the path of Player 6 making a delayed run into the right-hand channel. From there, Player 6 delivers a first-time cross into the back-post target zone, where Players 7, 8, and 9 are arriving to compete for first contact. Player 10 positions at the edge of the box for rebounds, while Player 3 stays deep for defensive cover. ⚽ Player Roles: Player 1 – Receives the short layoff from Player 5 and plays the through pass into Player 6’s run. Player 2 – Acts as part of the decoy group over the ball, helping disguise the intended passing pattern. Player 3 – Stays deep as defensive cover to guard against counter-attacks. Player 4 – Stands in the wall or blocks defensive movement (if positioned nearby). Player 5 – Starts over the ball, lays off to Player 1 to initiate the move. Player 6 – Times a late, wide run into the right-hand channel to receive the pass and cross first time into the back-post target zone. Player 7 – Attacks the back-post target zone to challenge for the first contact. Player 8 – Joins Player 7 in attacking the target zone, aiming for second balls or knockdowns. Player 9 – Attacks the target zone from a deeper starting position, arriving late for unpredictability. Player 10 – Holds position on the edge of the box to react to clearances or rebounds.
