Overview our 3v3 game. Choosing small-sided games gives players the chance to take more actions on the ball, boosting their confidence when it comes to attacking and defending. We counted every action in a ten-minute 3v3 game played on a 30x20 metre fenced pitch by U9s. The ball was in play 100% of the time. Here’s what the
Dividethe team into groups of 5-10 players. Assign each player with a number ranging from 1 to the number of players in the group. Create an 8-12 yard square. This will be the playing area the player must complete the drill in. Increase, or decrease, the space depending on the number of players. Therelevant rules are found in Rules 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 as well as in Rule 5.6.7. Rule 5.6.7 states that when the referee stops the clock because of an injury and the medical personnel are beckoned to attend to the player (other than the goalkeeper), the referee shall instruct the player to leave the field of play.