Episode 47 - How to Score a Corner
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In-swinging? Out-swinging? Short? In Episode 47, we look into different types of corner routines from an attacking and defending perspective. Is it more productive to go with man-marking or zonal marking? Should you put a player on each post when defending corners? Are in-swinging corners more lucrative than out-swinging corners when looking to score a goal? We cover all the above, all backed up by the numbers! We also discuss some of our favourite goals from a corner, please do send yours in! Bio links: Corner article: https://theathletic.co.uk/2911374/2021/10/28/why-outswinging-corners-lead-to-more-chances-but-inswingers-lead-to-more-goals/; Paul Power 2018 paper: http://sportdocbox.com/World_Soccer/72816302-Mythbusting-set-pieces-in-soccer.html
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