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Attacking

Full Scrimmage — 11v11 Light

Full scrimmage, 11v11 if numbers allow or 9v9 with floaters

Theme

Attacking

Duration

28 min

Players (min–rec–max)

11–11–11

Equipment

bibs, balls, cones

Set-up

Full scrimmage, 11v11 if numbers allow or 9v9 with floaters. Low intervention from coaches — let the lads play. First time seeing the squad in a proper match shape. Coaches observe shape, communication, and leadership.

Coaching points

  • Don't freeze the game; make a note and address it after
  • Watch the CDMs — are Vega and Martinez both holding shape or both going?
  • Look at Kochel's body language when he doesn't get the ball

Progressions

  • Introduce a one-minute freeze midway if a key pattern keeps breaking down
  • Play golden goal last five minutes to add some competitive edge