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7v7 Scrimmage

14 playersU9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U18DevelopingAdvanced

A 7v7 small-sided game that is ideal for ending training sessions and allows players to focus on team tactics in realistic training situations with all standard match rules.

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Main Activity~60 min

Create a field approximately 60x40 yards. Two full-size goals on each end line. Split into two teams of 7 (six field players + goalkeeper each). For younger/fewer players, reduce field size and player numbers. Play a small-sided game under match conditions — all game rules apply including throw-ins, corner kicks, and goal kicks.

  • Add minor restrictions to focus on a specific topic if needed
  • Let the game be the teacher
  • Correct team shape
  • Speed of play
Cones (for 60x40 yard field)Full-size goals (2)Goalkeepers (2)Soccer ballsPinnies
Easier: reduce to 5v5 or 6v6 and/or reduce field sizeHarder: impose touch restrictions (2-touch or 1-touch) to speed up play