🎯 Routine Overview This free-kick routine creates a crossing opportunity from the channel by using decoy runs and blocking movements to free the ball receiver. Players 1 and 2 stand over the ball, with either capable of playing the pass, while Player 7 makes a decoy run to distract defenders. Player 6 curves their run behind the defensive wall into the right-hand channel to receive the pass before delivering a low cross into the back-post target zone. Player 9 positions to block any defender tracking Player 6’s movement, while Players 5, 10, and 3 time their runs to attack the back post and finish the final ball. ⚽ Player Roles: Player 1 – Stands over the ball, potential passer to Player 6. Player 2 – Stands over the ball, potential passer to Player 6. Player 3 – Runs to the back-post target zone to meet the cross. Player 5 – Runs to the back-post target zone to meet the cross. Player 6 – Curved run behind the wall into the channel to receive the pass and cross low. Player 7 – Makes a decoy run to draw defenders away from the passing lane. Player 8 – Holds central position for defensive balance. Player 9 – Acts as a blocker to prevent defenders tracking Player 6’s run. Player 10 – Runs to the back-post target zone to meet the cross.
