Fun
8v8 Free Play Scrimmage
8v8 plus two floating GKs on full-size goals
Theme
Fun
Duration
38 min
Players (min–rec–max)
22–22–22
Equipment
balls, cones, bibs
Set-up
8v8 plus two floating GKs on full-size goals. Let them play. Coach observes and takes notes. Only intervene for safety or complete tactical chaos. This is their time to compete freely at the end of a two-a-day.
Coaching points
- Watch attacking third movement — who makes runs when we have the ball?
- Note defensive shape without coaching — who organises, who switches off?
- Encourage competitiveness but keep the tone calm and positive
Progressions
- Introduce a 'must-score-with-a-header' bonus rule to encourage delivery into the box
- Add a directional transition rule: score within six seconds of winning it and it counts double