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four corners aggressiveness and fitness

from soccerexpert.com

This soccer drill focuses on aggressiveness in winning 50/50 balls. It also improves fitness.

This drill is designed for players aged 8 and older although it could be used with younger players with caution.

four corners aggressiveness and fitness

Drill Info:

This is for ages U8, U10, U12, U14, U16. It is best ran with at least 4 but not more than 20 players.

Setup:

Create a grid that is 30x30 yards. Create 4 teams and have them stand at each of the four corner cones. The coach stands outside the grid near the middle of 2 side cones with a large supply of soccer balls.

Instructions:

The coach plays a football into the centre of the grid and shouts out a command (such as “GO”) to begin play. The first player in each of the 4 lines must sprint after the ball in attempt to reach the ball first. Once the ball is won cleanly, the player must hold possession from the other players for 5 seconds before passing the ball back to the coach. If any player steals the ball from the person in possession, that player will then attempt to hold possession for 5 seconds. A team scores a point by successfully holding possession for 5 seconds and making a return pass to the coach. The first team to reach 5 points wins.

Variations:

* The coach can play different types of balls such as flighted balls, bouncing balls, rolling balls, balls with large amounts of top or back spin.

Coaching Points:

* Players should be taught to go after the ball aggressively with speed, determination and vigour.

Focus:

Technical Dribbling, Technical Aggressiveness