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Attacking

Scored Scrimmage — 8v6 with Set-Piece Triggers

Scored scrimmage today — W/D/L points in play

Theme

Attacking

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

14–14–14

Equipment

balls, bibs, cones

Set-up

Scored scrimmage today — W/D/L points in play. Eight attackers v six defenders plus a goalkeeper. Coach awards a corner or free kick every four minutes to practice set-piece delivery under light pressure. Normal goals count; set-piece goals count double. Rotate teams at halftime.

Coaching points

  • Treat the set piece like it's 1-0 down in the final — get the runs right
  • Defenders organise fast — no standing and arguing about who takes who
  • Transition after the set piece: if it breaks down, win it back immediately

Progressions

  • Add two defenders to make it 8v8 and neutralise the overload
  • Attackers must score from open play before they earn a set piece