Instructions
Each player has a ball and dribbles freely inside the area. Players must protect their own ball while attempting to knock other players' balls out of the grid. If a player's ball is knocked out, they move to an outer zone and continue playing until time is called.
Focus Points
Encourage close control using both feet
Promote shielding with strong body position and balance
Reinforce keeping the head up while dribbling
Praise competitiveness, resilience, and effort
Progressions
Reduce the size of the playing area to increase pressure and improve speed of decision-making.
Restrict players to using their weaker foot only or introduce a countdown challenge to crown a final winner.
Four Corner Model
Technical / Tactical
Ball control, Passing accuracy, First touch, Creating passing angles, Spatial awareness
Psychological
Patience, Decision-making under pressure, Confidence on the ball, Concentration
Physical
Agility, Quick feet, Body positioning, Balance
Social
Communication, Teamwork, Support play, Trust in teammates
Principles of Play
In Possession
Create Space
Movement
Creativity
Out of Possession
Press
Cover & Balance
