For Carrick, it is a combination of the various elements that go into ensuring the Reds are a threat, during a campaign that has seen the rise of prominence of set-plays.
In his pre-Bournemouth interview with club media, the boss said: "First of all, it's probably more important than it's ever been. It's always been important and I feel that it has a big impact in games, it feels like a lot more of them are going in.
"It's good that we've had success with it. It's a little bit on the coaching staff, certainly Jonny, with his ideas and how it works with the players. To work with them is important, what suits them and what they like.
"We've got certain players who are proven really, in terms of Bruno's delivery, Case and Harry [Maguire], in the way they attack the ball, as well as others.
"I think it's important it's a kind of mixed decision, if you like, and what works for everyone because they've got to do it.
"Jonny works with that quite closely and we've had good success, so hopefully that continues."