Near-Post Corner Routine

Where this template fits

A set-piece template for presenting a near-post corner routine with assignment labels, movement timing, the delivery target, and rebound responsibilities after the first contact.

• Set-piece meetings before match day.
• Walkthroughs where timing matters more than long animation.
• Quick still exports for players who need the starting positions and roles.

Board setup

• Place every attacker and defender at the starting spot before drawing delivery or run arrows.
• Use labels for roles such as near-post runner, blocker, screen, edge, and rest defense.
• Draw the corner delivery in a different style from player movement so the ball path is not confused with a run.

Key points

• Blocking assignments and legal spacing before the delivery.
• Primary run timing toward the near post.
• Second-ball positioning around the edge of the box.
• Clear labeling of delivery, rebound, and protection zones.

How to build it in the editor

1. 1. Place each attacker and defender at the exact starting spot before drawing any runs.
2. 2. Add the delivery target, near-post run, and one blocker path with minimal visual clutter.
3. 3. Duplicate the frame to show the second phase, especially rebound coverage and edge-of-box reactions.
4. 4. Export a still for the meeting and a short animation for rehearsal if needed.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Putting the delivery arrow on top of the runner arrow so the final board is hard to read.
• Forgetting the rest-defense players because the main action happens inside the box.
• Using too many labels inside the six-yard box instead of moving some labels outside the crowded area.

Export notes

• Use a single-page PDF when players need a printable reference before training.
• For video, keep the first frame long enough for players to read their starting role.