🎯 Routine Overview This wide free-kick routine targets a deep delivery into the far-post zone, aiming for a direct header on goal while maintaining coverage for second balls and rebounds. Players 9 and 4 are the main aerial threats, running into the back-post target zone to attack the delivery. Players 3 and 2 break toward the near post to compete for knockdowns or rebounds, while Player 8 drives into the central box area to pick up loose balls or challenge defenders. Player 5 holds just outside the box for clearances, and Players 7 and 6 provide deeper cover to guard against counterattacks. Player 10 stands over the ball alongside Player 1 to act as a decoy, keeping the defence guessing before the cross is delivered. ⚽ Player Roles: Player 1 – Primary taker, delivers the free kick into the back-post target zone. Player 2 – Runs toward the near post to compete for second balls or rebounds. Player 3 – Near-post runner to contest knockdowns and create chaos. Player 4 – Main aerial target, runs into the back-post target zone. Player 5 – Holds outside the box for defensive cover and clearances. Player 6 – Provides deeper defensive cover. Player 7 – Provides deeper defensive cover. Player 8 – Makes a central run into the box for loose balls and follow-up shots. Player 9 – Main aerial target, runs into the back-post target zone. Player 10 – Stands over the ball to offer a decoy delivery option.
