⚽ Set Pieces · Corners
Corner — Far Post Delivery
The far-post corner is the highest-percentage aerial delivery in football.
Corner — Far Post Delivery — full pitch view
The one cue that matters
Far-post delivery landing in the 6-yard box area — not overhit past the back post
◆Why this drill works
The far-post corner is the highest-percentage aerial delivery in football. The ball crosses the entire defensive shape and arrives at pace for a player running toward goal. At U12+, squads that practise the far-post delivery and the running pattern from outside the box score from corners at a significantly higher rate. This drill builds both the delivery and the run.
▦The drill in three phases
1Setup
Starting positions — players, zones and equipment in place.
2Action
Movement begins — players run, dribble and create the pattern.
3Finish
The end action — pass, shot or outcome the drill builds toward.
Ball carrierAttackersDefendersPass / dribbleShot
▶How to run it
- Cornertaker practises delivering to the far post cone: ball must land in the far post zone. 10 deliveries, count how many land on target.
- Add a far-post runner who peels from outside the box. Delivery timed to the runner's arrival.
- Add a penalty spot player who occupies the defender — not going for the ball, just screening.
- Full routine: cornertaker signals, penalty spot player screens, far-post runner peels, delivery aimed for arriving runner.
- Add GK and two defenders. Same routine against live opposition.
✓Equipment checklist
- Balls6
- Cones8
- Bibs8
✦Coaching points
Praise when you see
- Far-post delivery landing in the 6-yard box area — not overhit past the back post
- Far-post runner arriving as the ball arrives — timing the movement to the delivery
Correct when you see
- Delivery landing short for the near post — the far post ball needs genuine pace and flight
- Far-post runner running too early and being tracked — hold the run until the cornertaker looks up
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?Frequently asked questions
What age group is Corner — Far Post Delivery suitable for?
This drill suits U12–adult. Keep routines simple for younger players; older players can rehearse more sophisticated, disguised routines.
How many players do I need for Corner — Far Post Delivery?
This drill works well with around 12 players. With fewer, reduce the groups or rotate players through; with more, set up multiple stations so everyone stays active rather than queuing.
How long does Corner — Far Post Delivery take?
Allow around 3 minutes to set up and 12 minutes to run it — about 15 minutes in total. It fits well as the technical or main block of a session, leaving time for a warm-up and a game.