🎯 Routine Overview This short-corner routine is designed to draw the defensive line toward the near post, freeing up space for a late-arriving attacker at the back post. Player 1 plays a quick short pass to Player 2, who then delivers a diagonal cross aimed at the back-post target zone. Players 5–10 start tightly grouped in the middle and make synchronized runs toward the front post, dragging defenders with them and creating congestion in that area. This movement opens a clear lane for Player 4, who times a delayed run into the back post to meet the cross unmarked. The combination of decoy runs and delayed arrival maximises the chance of an uncontested scoring opportunity. Player 1 – Corner taker, plays a short pass to Player 2 to initiate the routine. Player 2 – Receives the short pass and delivers a diagonal cross into the back-post target zone. Player 3 – Holds position outside the box for defensive cover or recycling possession. Player 4 – Starts deeper, times a late run into the back-post target zone to exploit space created by teammates’ decoy runs. Players 5–10 – Begin in a central cluster and make aggressive runs toward the front post, dragging defenders away from the back-post target zone.
