Soccer 4 Corner Zones Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grid (30yds x 40yds)
  • 4 corner zones
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • each team attempts to dribble and lay off the ball to one of its target players in one of the corner zones
  • (receiving target player must dribble the ball out of his zone and complete one pass to be awarded a point for his team - optional)
  • serving player switches position with target player

Variations

  • play 4v2, 5v3 (2 neutrals for each team)
  • all target players are neutral
  • play with 2 balls simultaneously
  • if targets are all neutral, team of targets come on the grid once they receive the ball (team of serving player
  • switches out to become target players)
  • minimum of 2-3 touches
  • adjust size of field if necessary

Coaching Points

  • quick transition
  • change of speed &direction
  • attack open space
  • awareness
  • communication

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Dribbling

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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