📋 Session Plan · Set-Pieces

9v9 Advanced Set Pieces

A 75-minute advanced set piece session for U14–U15 squads. Full set piece library including long throws, penalty routines, and indirect free kicks.

Duration75 min AgeU14–U16 Players18 FocusFull set piece library — attac

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⏱Session timeline

15m

12m

15m

12m

13m

8 min

Players identify and call out set piece scenarios shown by the coach. Mental rehearsal.

15 min

Far post delivery specifically. Cornertaker aims at far post zone. Far post runner peels from outside the box. Add GK and defender.

12 min

Identify squad's longest thrower. Deliver into three zones: near post, far post, penalty spot. Named routine.

15 min

Two routines: direct shot and dummy-and-shoot. 5 reps each from three positions. Passive then active GK.

12 min

Each player takes 5 penalties using the pre-kick routine: stand behind ball, decide the corner, commit. GK dives early on first 5 to test commitment.

13 min

Players discuss which set piece situation is most common in matches. Build the session sequence accordingly.

Adult players respond to precision and vocabulary — use the technical terms throughout.

Players changing their penalty target when the keeper moves early — call it: 'Commit to your corner.'