Transition 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 36 x 31 yards area.
2. 2Mark a second target area at the opposite end so the practice can flip direction instantly.
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. 4Coach serves a loose ball into the middle and both teams react to win it.
5. 5On every turnover the winning team has six seconds to attack the opposite target.

Progressions

• +Cut the counter window to four seconds
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Freeze the play for two seconds after each turnover to reset shape
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Coach can serve a second ball to force an instant re-transition
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Leaning back and lifting the ball over
• -Snatching at the shot
• -Stopping to appeal instead of reacting to the turnover