Double Line Exchange

Instructions

1. 1P1 passes across to P3 in the upper line and immediately cuts diagonally to the lower line
2. 2P2 passes across to P4 in the lower line and cuts diagonally to the upper line
3. 3P3 advances forward in the upper lane while P4 advances in the lower lane
4. 4P3 passes back to P1 who has crossed over, then both lines continue the exchange forward

Coaching Points

• Diagonal movement after passing must be decisive — half-pace jogs lose the exchange benefit
• Maintain parallel formation between the two lines — drifting breaks the pattern
• Pass to where your partner is running, not where they are standing
• Communicate with a nod or hand signal before each cross-line pass
• Keep a consistent gap between lines — too close collapses the spacing, too far breaks timing

Common Mistakes

• Diagonal movement after passing is hesitant — players jog instead of sprinting
• The two lines lose their parallel formation as players drift
• Passes are aimed at where the partner is standing, not where they are running
• No communication before cross-line passes — the receiver is not ready
• The gap between lines is inconsistent — too close or too far