Relaxed 8v8 Transition Game — Enjoyment First

Two teams of 8, four rotating in. Reduced field, small goals. No conditions, no freezes, no coaching interruptions. Let them play. Coach watches from the sideline and says nothing unless someone is at risk of injury. Three 10-minute rounds with rotation. This is theirs.

• Nothing from the coach today — the players have earned the right to play freely
• If they make a mistake, it stays on the field
• End on a good feeling — we go again on Monday

• If energy drops, reduce teams to 6v6 to increase touches and involvement
• Let the group self-organize substitutions — ownership before the season starts