Four Corners Aggressiveness and Fitness Soccer Drill

Four Corners Aggressiveness and Fitness Soccer Drill This soccer drill focuses on aggressiveness in winning 50/50 balls and fitness. This drill will be more beneficial for players under 8 and older. Drill Setup Create a grid that is 30x30 yards. Create 4 teams and have them stand at each of the four corner cones. The coach positions himself outside the grid near the middle of 2 side cones with an abundant supply of soccer balls. Drill Instructions The coach plays a ball into the center 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 an attempt to reach the ball first. Once a player wins the ball 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 then attempts 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. [SoccerXpert Premium] Drill 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. Drill Coaching Points Players should be taught to go after the ball aggressively with speed, determination and vigor.