Controlled Scrimmage

Setup

Two teams, 5-on-5 (or 4-on-4), full or half court.

Steps

1. 1Play live game-like possessions.
2. 2Coach can freeze play to teach a quick point, then restart.
3. 3Enforce one focus rule (e.g. everyone touches it, or box out every shot).
4. 4Keep the score and make it matter.

Coaching points

• Play your role and your spacing.
• Communicate on defence.
• Compete — but stay coachable.

Why kids love it

Kids come to play games; a controlled scrimmage lets them compete while still learning.

Variations