Corner Clear Line

Objective

• -Clear corners with an organised shape
• -Attack the ball in the air safely
• -Step out together after the clear

Setup

1. 1Mark a box and a clear line 10 yards outside it with cones.
2. 2Place defenders in their usual corner positions and attackers around the area.
3. 3Use a goalkeeper if available and a server at the corner.
4. 4Keep the coach near the corner with spare balls.

How to play

1. 1The coach serves a corner into the box.
2. 2Defenders hold their shape, challenge the delivery and clear the danger.
3. 3Attackers try to score from the delivery or second ball.
4. 4After the clearance, defenders step out as a unit.
5. 5Repeat from both sides and swap roles.

Progressions

• +Switch To Score: two switches before scoring
• +Five Second Counter-Press: three seconds to win it back
• +Target Zone Bonus: only goals started from a pocket count
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Switch To Score: switch earns a bonus point rather than being compulsory
• -Five Second Counter-Press: eight seconds and fewer opponents
• -Target Zone Bonus: widen the pocket zones
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Switch To Score — A goal only counts after the ball has been switched from one side of the pitch to the other.
• -Five Second Counter-Press — On losing the ball the team has five seconds to win it back before dropping into shape.
• -Target Zone Bonus — Extra points for playing into marked pockets between the lines before finishing.
• -Overload Rotation — One team plays with an extra player for two minutes then the overload rotates.
• -Restart Realism — All restarts are played as in a match — throw-ins, goal kicks and corners rather than a coach ball.
• -Two-Goal Decision — Each team attacks two small goals, so defenders must decide which threat to cover.
• -Limited Touch Build-Up — Maximum three touches in your own half, unlimited once you pass the halfway line.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Two players attacking the same ball
• -Losing the line behind you
• -Standing off and hoping to block