We need to talk about fouls
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“Since the recent rise to prominence of set-piece coaches in football, we have grown accustomed to scrutinising a dead-ball situation to within an inch of its life. Professional dance troupes would be proud to pull off some of the choreographed routines implemented by Premier League clubs but, from the defending team’s perspective, the situation itself is often entirely avoidable. Conceding a corner can result from opposition dominance, pinning a defence back until they are forced to clear the ball behind and try to regroup. However, conceding a free kick in your defensive third is usually a result of ill-discipline, fatigue or a rush of blood to the head. …”
NY Times/Athletic