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5v5 Free Scrimmage with Transition Trigger

Two games of 5v5 running simultaneously

Theme

Fun

Duration

30 min

Players (min–rec–max)

20–20–20

Equipment

balls, cones, bibs

Set-up

Two games of 5v5 running simultaneously. Goals scored by stopping the ball on the opponent's end line. No GKs. On turnover, teams must get all players behind the halfway line before attacking — plants the seed of transition discipline without lecturing about it.

Coaching points

  • Win it back immediately — first two seconds after losing the ball matter
  • Get numbers forward when you have it, track back when you don't
  • Let them problem-solve; coach only if something is dangerously wrong

Progressions

  • Add small goals and a GK from each team to make it more realistic
  • Award bonus point for a goal scored within five seconds of a turnover