4.Set-Pieces Session4 - 2026 Content
This instructional PDF from Beltagy Football Analysis Services presents Session 4 of a set‑piece training series, concentrating on defensive structures and offensive corner‑kick formations. It contrasts man‑marking and zonal‑marking defensive systems, detailing marker counts (1‑3 markers within a man‑marking framework, and 4, 5, 6, >6 markers in zonal systems). The document outlines three core man‑marking tactics—stand‑and‑wait, track‑only, and the traditional approach. It then showcases a suite of offensive corner formations for both inswinging and outswinging deliveries, including 2‑5‑1, 3‑5‑2, 4‑5‑1, 5‑4‑1, 6‑3‑1 and 7‑2‑1, each illustrated with player‑position diagrams (red and blue markers) and accompanied by real‑match screenshots from Premier League games. Additional data tables enumerate the number of defensive and attacking markers, goalkeeper and ball icons. The material is designed as a visual and tactical reference for coaches seeking to organise set‑piece defenses and optimise corner‑kick attacking patterns.
Topics
Man‑Marking Defensive Structures: 1‑3 Zonal Markers within a Man‑Marking System
Explanation of how a limited number of zonal markers (1‑3) are employed in a primarily man‑marking defensive setup, including positioning and responsibilities.
Zonal‑Marking Defensive Structures: 4, 5, 6, >6 Zonal Markers
Breakdown of pure zonal‑marking systems using four, five, six, or more markers, detailing coverage zones, movement patterns, and defensive objectives.
Man‑Marking Strategies: Stand‑and‑Wait, Track‑Only, Traditional Way
Three tactical approaches for individual defenders in a man‑marking scheme: staying stationary until the marker arrives, continuously tracking the assigned opponent, and the conventional mixed method.
Inswing Corner Offensive Formations: 2‑5‑1, 4‑5‑1, 5‑4‑1, 6‑3‑1, 7‑2‑1
Series of attacking set‑piece layouts for inswinging corners, each diagrammed with player positions (red/blue markers) and role assignments.
Outswing Corner Offensive Formation: 3‑5‑2
Specific layout for an outswinging corner kick, illustrating how players are arranged to exploit the trajectory and defensive gaps.
Real‑Match Visual Case Studies: Premier League Set‑Piece Examples
Screenshots and photographs from recent Premier League matches (e.g., Newcastle vs Brentford, Manchester City vs Newcastle) used to contextualise the tactical diagrams.