4 Corner Zones
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy- Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 corner zones
- pinnies
Description:
- each team attempts to dribble and lay off the ball to one of its target players in one of the corner zones
- (receiving target player must dribble the ball out of his zone and complete one pass to be awarded a point for his team – optional)
- serving player switches position with target player
Variation:
- play 4v2, 5v3 (2 neutrals for each team)
- all target players are neutral
- play with 2 balls simultaneously
- if targets are all neutral, team of targets come on the grid once they receive the ball (team of serving player
- switches out to become target players)
- minimum of 2-3 touches
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points:
- quick transition
- change of speed & direction
- attack open space
- awareness
- communication
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