Defending the cross & stepping up to deflect away from goal

Four Corner Model

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Set Up & Equipment

  • Look to clear the cross away from central areas

  • Clean sheet = 1 point

  • Each goal for attackers = 1 point

Set Up:

Depth: 35 yards

Goal line to Defenders: 20 yards

Defenders to Start point: 15 yards

Width: 40 yards (Plus goal)

Start points: 5 yards either side of goal

Crossers: 20 yards (Min.) from goal either side

Equipment:

  • Balls

  • Bibs

  • Cones