Staying compact to deny balls into attackers

Four Corner Model

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Set Up & Equipment

  • Midfield 4 look to stay in their zone and then apply pressure if a player drops in or the ball travels into their zone

  • Progression can see the zones removed

  • Shuffle and slide across when the ball travels

Set Up:

Depth: 45 yards total

Defensive 3rd: 20 yards

Midfield 3rd: 10 yards

Attacking 3rd: 15 yards

Width: 30 yards

Equipment:

  • Balls

  • Bibs

  • Cones (Flat Markers if possible)

  • Poles (Alternative to small goals)