Transition Four Goal Game

Objective

• -Encourage switching play towards the free goal
• -Create constant decision-making
• -Maximise touches and involvement

Setup

1. 1A pitch with two mini goals to attack on each end line in a 40 x 34 yards area.
2. 2Mark a second target area at the opposite end so the practice can flip direction instantly.
3. 3Balls with the coach, two sets of bibs.

How to play

1. 1Teams can score in either of the two goals they attack.
2. 2Play restarts from the coach the moment a ball goes out.
3. 3Rolling substitutions keep the game flowing.
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

• -All players following the ball
• -Ignoring the far goal
• -Stopping to appeal instead of reacting to the turnover