Four Corners Passing Game - U10 to U17 Advance Soccers Drills

The Four Corners Passing Game is a great soccer drill to focus on passing, changing the point of the attack, and timing of runs and passes.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U10, U12, U14, U16, U17 and up. Run this soccer drill with at least 8 players but no more than 16. This soccer drill should last approximately 30 minutes on a 1/2 field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, alternate jersey.

Soccer Drill Diagram

Setup:
Create four grids that are about 5x5 yard grids and set them about 40X40 yards apart on all sides. Split the group into two teams and put one team in an alternate color.

Instructions:
Instruct the teams to pass among their team to keep possession while attempting to score a point by passing the ball to a teammate that is inside one of the smaller grids. The teams can score in any of the corners, however, they cannot score in the same corner twice in a row.

Variations:
* do not allow players to stand inside the grids waiting for a pass. Instead, instruct the players to work on timing of the runs and timing of the pass to connect inside the grid.
* change the scoring rule to where the goal is scored only when a give and go is performed with the player that is in the grid.

Coaching Points:
* focus on the weight and accuracy of the passing
* make sure players without the ball are supporting the player with the ball at all times
* make sure the timing of the runs and timing of the pass are in sync.
* make sure players change the point of attack and are not forcing passes into congested areas

Focus:
Technical Passing, Tactical Attacking, Tactical Switching Point of Attack, Tactical Vision, Tactical Overlapping, Physical Fitness