Staying compact in midfield to restrict forward passes

Four Corner Model

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Set Up & Equipment

  • Frustrate the opposition by limiting space to play forward

  • Don’t jump out

  • Attackers are free to drop in to receive the ball

  • Add in GK’s if you have them

Set Up:

Depth: 30 yards

Width: 60 yards total

Holding midfield area: 10 yards

Wide midfielders area: 10 yards

Middle area: 20 yards

Final third: 20 yards

Equipment:

  • Balls

  • Bibs

  • Cones (Flat Markers if possible)

  • Poles (Alternative to small sided goals)