3v3 will be the entry format for players at U7s so they get to be more involved in the play and have the best introduction to football.
There’s no goalkeepers, giving players a faster-paced game with more chances to develop ball manipulation skills.
There’s no officials, just one adult facilitator per pitch to help children make their own decisions safely. This gives young players the freedom to lead their own game.
There’s no subs, meaning every child can play as much as they want.
Each 3v3 match should last between 6-10 minutes.
3v3 is all about showing young players what good sportsmanship looks like to show we respect the standard, 3v3 games start with a high five.
General Outline
Rock, paper, scissors is a fun and quick way for players to decide who starts.
There’s no heading or penalty kicks in 3v3. Any free kick must be at least 3m from the goal.
For goal line restarts, opposition players retreat to their own half of the pitch.
A player must be in their opponent’s half for a goal to count when shooting.
After a goal, the game restarts with a goal line restart for the team who’s just conceded.