What is the FA four corner model?

The FA 4 Corner Model suggests that player development needs to be looked at from a technical, physical, psychological and social point of view – and that no corner works in isolation from the others. The model can be applied to all players, regardless of age or ability.

What are the four Corners of football?

The four aspects can be relatively easily be defined; Technical – Football skills ‘on the ball’; control, passing, dribbling, shooting etc. Psychological – Mental attributes; decision making, enjoyment, spatial awareness etc. Physical – Movement within the game; sprinting, turning, jumping, acceleration, agility etc.

How does the FA four corner model work?

Understanding the Four Corner Model: The key points The FA’s Four Corner Model is designed to help coaches take a holistic approach to coaching which develops players as people, not just athletes. The model breaks session design and player development down into four components: technical and tactical, psychological, physical, and social.

How is the four corner model used in LTPD?

The Four corner model is used for Long Term Player Development (LTPD), to give participants at grassroot level a better understanding of the skill/technique that a coach is trying to teach and get across in the session.

What are the benefits of the 4 corner model?

Technical aspects to the game will develop a good ability within football but the use of balance and ball control can be carried into other sports, the psychological aspects of space is an important benefit to a young athlete as it can be hard for it to be addressed to some young people making the 4 corner model a valuable coaching tool.

What are the different sections of the four Coner model?

From the image on the right you can see the different sections of the four coner model, Red looks at the Technical side of the game so attacking and defending principles. Green looks at psychological so enthusiasm, confidence and learning of the player.