Stepping high to prevent balls through midfield

Four Corner Model

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Set Up & Equipment

  • Zones are a reference for the players to use as a visualisation for where they need to be in relation to the ball

  • If the Defending team cannot pressure the ball they should look to limit the options for the player on the ball

Set Up:

Depth: 50 yards total

Final 3rd: 20 yards

Middle 3rd: 15 yards

Defensive 3rd: 15 yards

Width: 40 yards total

Central Area: 20 yards

Wide Areas: 2 x 10 yards

Equipment:

  • Balls

  • Bibs

  • Cones (Flat Markers if possible)

  • Poles (Alternative to small goals)