Running Your First Scrim — A Captain's Checklist

Your first scrim sets the tone for how your team practices. Treat it like a real match with training wheels.

Before: line up the right opponent

Find a team within reach of your skill level — a stomp in either direction teaches no one anything. Agree on format, maps, and start time in writing so nobody shows up confused.

During: assign a shot-caller and keep notes

One voice calls rotations. Someone jots down what’s breaking down — a lost round to the same setup three times is your homework for next week.

After: a ten-minute review

While it’s fresh, log two or three concrete takeaways. The teams that improve fastest are the ones that review every scrim, win or lose.

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