SM
The avuncular one
okay, my positioning at free kicks is generally good but for some reason I always feel a little uncomfortable when there is a free kick deep on the left wing (but inside attacking half) - this is with NARs I should add.
The players will generally line up to the right side on the edge of the box for the cross. I will generally stand centrally/just to the left slightly forward of the free kick, with an angle to my body to allow watching the free kick being taken and watching the players, as soon as the ball is clear of any wall (generally 1 player from that distance) I will get on my bike and push forward and to the left to get an angle on the resulting melee when the ball is inevitably pumped into the mixer. How far forward and left depends on the drop zone. I hope I have painted a mental image which gives some idea of what I mean. I might need to open up ms paint in a minute!!
Is there a better position than that for this type of free kick?
All other free kick positions I am happy with. Been assessed many times and never picked up on free kick positions, but just doesn't feel optimal.
The players will generally line up to the right side on the edge of the box for the cross. I will generally stand centrally/just to the left slightly forward of the free kick, with an angle to my body to allow watching the free kick being taken and watching the players, as soon as the ball is clear of any wall (generally 1 player from that distance) I will get on my bike and push forward and to the left to get an angle on the resulting melee when the ball is inevitably pumped into the mixer. How far forward and left depends on the drop zone. I hope I have painted a mental image which gives some idea of what I mean. I might need to open up ms paint in a minute!!
Is there a better position than that for this type of free kick?
All other free kick positions I am happy with. Been assessed many times and never picked up on free kick positions, but just doesn't feel optimal.