Zonal Defence (Corners)

Defend space, not men — own the most dangerous zones in the box.

Six defenders guard the key zones across the six-yard area with two on the posts, so every dangerous delivery runs into a defender already attacking the ball.

Coaching points

• Each defender owns a zone and attacks any ball that enters it.
• Put your best headers in the central six-yard zones.
• Post guards hold their line until the ball is cleared.

Category: Defending Corner

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