The FA four corner model encompasses four key attributes that are vital for any developing young footballer:
By providing training sessions with a long term development goal and elements of these four corners a coach will help children to develop more than just their football skills, they will help them to gain confidence, build self esteem, learn to work as a team and improve their decision making.
Below is an example of the four corners model, which illustrates some of the targets of a typical training session. The overriding consideration should be that each session consists of an element of each of the four corners to be beneficial to all.
| Technical | Psychological |
| Dribbling Running with the ball Ball control Support play |
Engage in competitive play Recognise their own success Attacking Defending Use of Imagination Greater experience of different environments |
| Physical | Social |
| Agility Balance Co-ordination Speed of Movement Running Jumping Throwing Range of movement patterns |
Communication (verbal /non Verbal) Collaborating Competing Team work Greater experience of different environments |
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