🎯 Routine Overview This set-piece routine aims to win an aerial battle at the back post and create a headed assist into the far-post target zone. Players 9, 4, and 8 attack the back post on the delivery, looking to win first contact and direct the ball back across goal. Players 5 and 3 time their runs to arrive in the target zone at the far post, ready to convert the knockdown. Player 2 holds just outside the box for loose balls or rebounds, while Players 1 and 10 combine on the free kick to disguise the delivery. Players 7 and 6 stay deeper to provide defensive cover and prevent counterattacks. ⚽ Player Roles: Player 1 – Primary taker, plays into Player 4 for the delivery toward the back post. Player 2 – Holds position on the edge of the box for rebounds and defensive balance. Player 3 – Times run to arrive in the target zone and finish the knockdown. Player 4 – Receives from Player 1 and delivers to the back post. Player 5 – Runs into the target zone to meet the knockdown. Player 6 – Defensive cover on the right side. Player 7 – Defensive cover on the left side. Player 8 – Attacks the back post to win first contact and head across goal. Player 9 – Attacks the back post to win first contact and head across goal. Player 10 – Stands over the ball with Player 1 to disguise the delivery.
