Corner Hunt

Objective

• -Carry the ball into target corners
• -Find space away from pressure
• -Encourage side-to-side dribbling

Setup

1. 1Mark four corner scoring boxes with cones.
2. 2Split players into two teams.
3. 3Place a mini goal or end target in the middle of each end line.

How to play

1. 1Teams play 4v4 or 5v5 in the main area.
2. 2A point is scored by dribbling into and stopping the ball in a corner box.
3. 3After a score, the ball is restarted from the coach or the goalkeeper if used.
4. 4Encourage players to attack the corners with pace.

Progressions

• +Two-Touch Limit: drop to one touch in the central area
• +Weak Foot Only: add a defender to raise the pressure
• +Tempo Clock: cut the clock to four seconds
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Two-Touch Limit: allow three touches while the picture is learned
• -Weak Foot Only: static, unopposed reps before adding movement
• -Tempo Clock: extend the clock to ten seconds
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Two-Touch Limit — Players are limited to two touches — one to control, one to release.
• -Weak Foot Only — Every touch, pass and finish must be with the weaker foot.
• -Tempo Clock — The ball must reach the end action inside six seconds or the rep restarts.
• -Scan and Cue — The coach shows a colour or number and the receiver must call it before their first touch.
• -Shadow Pressure — A shadow defender applies half pressure and can win the ball only after the first touch.
• -Score Challenge — Run it as a timed competition — pairs or teams count successful reps and compare scores.
• -1-to-1 Session — Run as an individual session: coach serves, one player works through the reps with rest built in.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Forcing the ball into traffic
• -Standing still after passing
• -Dribbling without a clear target