FREE KICK — WALL POSITIONING AND BEND

DESCRIPTION

Direct free kick from a wide position outside the box. Taker must bend the ball around the wall and into the far corner. Drills the technique of curve, the placement, and the keeper's positioning.

COACHING POINTS

• Plant foot beside the ball, knee bent
• Strike with the inside of the foot, brushing across the ball to add spin
• Aim for the inside of the far post — the ball will curve in
• Power and dip come from striking through the middle, not under the ball
• Wall must be set up by a teammate — never the taker

PROGRESSIONS

Progression: add a defender stepping out from the wall. Curl with weaker foot.
Regression: no wall, straight strike, no curl required.

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