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An attacker’s guide to free kicks and penalty kicks

access_time 2022-04-04T10:41:22.89Z face Santosh Kashyap
Learning Football: An attacker’s guide to free kicks and penalty kicks By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Maintain an optimal distance from the ball, else you won’t be able to generate sufficient power as you run and kick. Stay slightly across/diagonal to the ball. Focus on the ball, then watch the t...

Turn corner kicks and long throw-ins into sure-shot goals

access_time 2022-04-04T10:39:11.599Z face Santosh Kashyap
Learning Football: Turn corner kicks and long throw-ins into sure-shot goals By Santosh Kashyap Published on: The person taking the cross can signal to the receiving attackers – near-post (raise one hand), mid-post (raise both hands), far-post (stretch both hands to the side). While receiving, try ...

Build a solid defence against penalty and free kicks

access_time 2022-04-04T10:36:24.524Z face Santosh Kashyap
Learning Football: Build a solid defence against penalty and free kicks By Santosh Kashyap Published on: Ensure your body language as a keeper is confident, and maintain eye contact with the attacker to disturb their concentration. You can keep moving from side to side, ready to dive either way. Wa...

How to defend against a corner and a throw-in

access_time 2022-04-04T10:17:20.39Z face Santosh Kashyap
Learning Football: How to defend against a corner and a throw-in By Santosh Kashyap Published on: The mandate for the defenders is to clear the ball – high and far. The goalkeeper can either collect the ball or clear the ball from danger. While defending short corners, apply constant pressure. With...

Combination play and overlap in attacking play

access_time 2022-04-04T10:02:54.095Z face Santosh Kashyap
Learning Football: Combination play and overlap in attacking play By Santosh Kashyap Published on: We begin with 2v2 practice. Make use of your best judgment on the field – when you need to dribble and beat the defender, versus when you’re blocked and need to take the support of your partner. Next,...