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Arrival SSG — 5v5 Free Play

Two teams of five, small goals, no GK, free play

Theme

Fun

Duration

24 min

Players (min–rec–max)

10–10–10

Equipment

cones, balls, bibs

Set-up

Two teams of five, small goals, no GK, free play. Coach watches and says very little. Let them sort it out. This is your first proper read of personalities, leaders, and problem-solvers.

Coaching points

  • Watch who organises teammates without being asked
  • Note who goes missing when their team loses the ball
  • Resist coaching — observe; there will be time for that

Progressions

  • Add a GK to each team if a natural volunteers
  • Shrink field to increase intensity of decision-making