Corners are excellent opportunities for scoring goals. The ball can be crossed directly into the danger (red) area on the pitch, that is, just in front of the six yard box. A good header or a tap in is all that's needed to score a goal. The corner kick is usually aimed in front of the six yard box, but not into the six yard box itself. Anything inside this area can be easily caught by a skilled goalkeeper.

Corners are generally directed towards either the near or far post. There are techniques that you could setup your opposition by a flick-on in front of the six yard box, or pass the ball back to the penalty area for a shot. Another idea is to play the ball short for a team mate to play the cross. The idea is to change the angle of the cross, and get the ball more on target.

The kicking technique for taking corners is usually to use the inside of instep. To lift the ball, kick low down and slightly across the ball to generate lift and apply spin to the ball. The spin produces swerve, and makes the cross harder for the goalkeeper to catch the ball. The outside of the foot can also be used to take corner kicks, but most players prefer to use the instep, because it is easier to control.

Taking a cross in football involves several different skills. For an accurate cross the kicking technique must be correct, the player must have vision and awareness where the ball is going to land. It would be advantageous if he can kick the ball into space so that his team mate can run onto without any pressure from opposition player.

A corner kick in soccer can be thought of as a special type of cross.

The best kicking technique for crossing the ball is to use the instep, the best is to get underneath the ball, and even better to put some spin on the ball to bend it away from the goalkeeper. This would make it difficult for the goalkeeper to catch. When crossing the ball into the box, there are two methods of crossings the ball:-

1. Near post ball - This cross usually have a flat trajectory, so that attacker runs in front of defender (s) to get to the ball.

2. Far post ball - The far post fall needs a higher trajectory, so that the ball goes over the defence to an attacker.

Shorter players tend to prefer near post crosses, and taller players far post crosses.

Free kick taking requires good vision, sound technique as well as accuracy. Being able to take a good free kick is sometimes the difference between winning and losing a match. Winning a free kick around the box would be a great  goal scoring opportunity. On the strike of the ball for free kick, other players should follow the ball for any rebound or deflection opportunities.

As an exercise take some free kicks from different angles, so that each player knows what he should be doing.

when taking a free kick outside the box, the less  touches before shooting at goal the better. Best is to aim for a direct shot or a single pass before shooting.

Tips

A pass to the side of the wall followed by a shot at goal.

Dummy runs or late runs into the penalty area.

A player would run up to the ball as if to take the free kick himself, but jumps over the ball, and run into an attacking position looking for a pass.

Put a player on the end of the wall, to disrupt the wall, or to move late to the side of the wall looking for a pass.

In the midfield, free kicks are opportunities to build an attack. Look to take the free kick quickly if there is a player with space, but otherwise allow time for your own team to push forward.

In defence, free kicks are similar to goal kicks with the choice of playing a short ball, or a long ball. This will depend on your team's strength and how you play football. Remember no messing about in your own danger area,  the ball should always be cleared from dangerous positions.

A well directed, firmly struck penalty in football is almost impossible for the goalkeeper to save, and yet penalties are frequently missed. Technique is important, but coaches also need to consider the psychology of taking a penalty kick.

You could place your penalty, using inside of your foot struck the ball firmly. The advantage of the side foot is accuracy.

You could blast your penalty, using instep to kick the ball hard. This method provides plenty of power, but there is more risk of scooping the ball over the cross bar, or snatching at it and dragging it wide of the goal.

What ever method used is a personal choice.

Tips

It is important to keep calm by taking deep breath.

Do not be distracted by the goal keeper. Goalkeepers will try anything to put you off, including jumping up and moving around, etc.

Do not be intimidated by the keeper. It's best to check the goalkeeper's position in case he is leaving one half of the goal completely open, but be sure to concentrate on the football as you take the tick.

With the correct technique, effective training drills, and some tactical awareness, a team cab make much better use of opportunities during a game.

Tactics at the throw-in in football depend on which part of the pitch the throw is being taken from.

In the attacking third of the pitch, the objective is to get the ball into the penalty area as soon as possible either by a direct throw, or by creating an opening for a cross.                                                                      In the middle third, the ball is thrown to the player that makes a forward run.                                                In the defensive third, the team must play safe, and try to create space to clear the ball away from danger area.

There are some useful tactics can be used to create space:-

overlapping runs- players run towards each other overlapping in the middle.

sudden changes of direction- you move forward with your marker shadowing you, at the precise time you would turn around and come back to receive the ball, or knock the ball back to thrower's feet.

dummy  runs- This could take a marker away from the player, you would like to throw to.