Recovery defending towards goal 2 v 1 + 1

Four Corner Model

FCM DEF TRANSITION 2.jpg

Set Up & Equipment

  • Defender closing down needs to force the attacker away from their team mate and allow their partner to get in to support

  • Recovery defender recover to get between the open player and their teammate

  • Point for scoring for attackers

  • Point for preventing a goal for defenders

Set Up:

Depth: 40 yards total

Goal Line to CB: 5 yards

CB to Attackers: 25 yards

Attacker to Recovering Defender: 10 yards

Width: 30 yards (20 yards central, 5 yards either side of attackers)

Equipment:

  • Balls

  • Bibs

  • Cones