4v4 Scrimmage

Objective

• The game itself — the curriculum gives this a third of the session at this age

Set-up and how it runs

• 4v4 to two small goals, no goalkeepers.
• Play five-minute games with a short break between each.
• Restart everything with a dribble or a pass, never a throw-in — the ball stays on the floor and in play.
• Coach from the side. Let them play; save the coaching points for the break.

Equipment

• 2 small goals
• Bibs
• Balls

Coaching points

• Find a space where your teammate can see you
• Turn and face the goal you're attacking when you get it
• Everyone attacks, everyone defends
• Well tried counts as much as well done

Progressions

• Add a halfway line the ball must be passed over
• Two goals each, one at each corner
• Silent game — no talking for two minutes, so they have to look

What it develops

Technical

1v1 attacking

Psychosocial

Respect and discipline

Tactical

Attacking principles