Rotation Two Line Strike

Objective

• -Build volume of clean strikes on goal
• -Set the body before the shot
• -Work both feet from both sides

Setup

1. 1Two shooting lines set diagonally outside the box in a 30 x 25 yards area.
2. 2Number every station so players know exactly where they travel to next.
3. 3Balls at both lines, keeper in goal.

How to play

1. 1Lines alternate: pass square to a lay-off player and strike first time.
2. 2Follow the shot in for any rebound.
3. 3Swap lines after every five reps so both feet are used.
4. 4Play starts at station one and the ball works round the numbers in order.
5. 5Every player must complete each role once before the round is scored.

Progressions

• +Reverse the rotation direction on the coach's call
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Hold roles for a full round before rotating
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Rotate only the two hardest roles to give them extra reps
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Leaning back and lifting the ball over
• -Snatching at the shot
• -Staying in a favourite role and avoiding the harder one