Both, is Cheesman’s answer: generic team principles and specific player roles work together. Principles guide how you want to enter the circle, while roles put your difference makers where their strengths count, which is why the player with the best delivery should not be the one standing on the ball, since a long corner cannot be passed straight into the circle. Everything starts from knowing what your team and individuals can actually do. Watch the full masterclass: Unlocking Long Corner Tactics in Field Hockey with Darren Cheesman.
