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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