Corner Kick Training

Pitch: Opposite the regular full-size goal, set up a second goal level with the D in the penalty area, so that the two goals face each other. On both touchlines, level with this second goal, one flat marker each marks the corner point for this goal; for the full-size goal the regular corner points of the pitch are used. Balls are ready at all four corner points.

Equipment: 2 flat markers, balls, 2 goals.

Players: Two teams, each with a goalkeeper. One corner taker is nominated per team.

• The two teams play against each other.
• After the first team has taken a corner and the ball ends up in the goal or out of play, is claimed by the goalkeeper or stays in play for longer than about 5 seconds, the situation switches promptly to the other side.
• Now the second team takes a corner while the first team defends.
• If the defending team takes too long to get organised, the attacking team may exploit the mistake and take the corner immediately.
• The sides are then switched again.
• After a few rounds the corner taker and, where appropriate, the kicking foot are changed.

Scoring: The goals are counted. If the goalkeeper catches a ball, a throw may be used to try to score in the opposition goal. The defenders can also score in the opposition goal with clearances by head, on the volley or first time.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.