Soccer 5v5 Through Hot Corners Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (50yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 cone goals (4-5yds)
- pinnies
- 20-30 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score by moving the ball through one of the corner areas in the attacking half
- attackers cannot be challenged within corner area
- goal after a cross counts 2 points
Variations
- teams must pass and receive a ball in a corner area before they can score
- players must dribble into corner area and then play a cross
- 2 touches maximum for all players
- 2 touches maximum only for player inside corner area
- attacker inside corner area can be challenged
- adjust size of corner areas if necessary
Coaching Points
- switch point of attack
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
