The Four-Man Wall

The wall covers the near post; the keeper guards the rest.

A four-player wall covers the near-post half of the goal so the keeper can set for the far post, with one player charging out to close the angle.

Coaching points

• Line the wall up to cover the near post — keeper guards the far side.
• Add a charger a step ahead to shrink the shooting angle.
• Keep the wall tall and tight — no gaps to squeeze the ball through.

Category: Defending Free Kick

Open this routine on the free board — move the players, draw your own runs, share it with your squad.