Few aspects of football offer as much potential for controlled creativity as the set play. Corners, free-kicks and wide deliveries give teams a rare moment to choreograph chaos, a chance to manipulate time, space and anticipation. In the margins where elite matches are decided, set-play proficiency can be the difference between a draw and a famous victory. In this analysis, we dive deep into Hudl StatsBombs data, covering the top five European leagues (Premier League, La Liga
