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  1. Indicative Playing Field Dimensions: 30 metres long by 20 metre wide.
  2. Games have two 3 minute halves with a 30 second quick turnaround at half time.
  3. A maximum of 3 players per team on the field at any one time.
  4. Goals are Quick set goals and are approximately 1.8 metres wide by 1.2 metres high.

  5. Goal box. There are no goalkeepers in 3v3. The goal box is 3 metres long by 1.8 metres wide.

    • There is no ball contact allowed within the goal box, however, all players may pass through the goal box as long as they do not touch the ball while in the box. If the ball comes to a rest in the goal box, or on the goal box line, a goal kick is awarded regardless of who touched the ball last.
    • Goal kicks can be taken anywhere on the end line. They are indirect kicks. A goal cannot be scored directly from a goal kick.
    • If a defending player touches the ball while they or the ball are in the goal box, a goal will be awarded to the attacking team.
    • If an attacking player touches the ball while they or the ball has entered the goal box a goal kick will be awarded to the defending team.
    • The plane of the goal box extends upward infinitely and the referee’s judgment call and ruling on the field will not be overturned.

  6. There are no offsides in 3v3.

  7. There is no slide tackling in 3v3
  8. All players must wear shin guards.

  9. Ball sizes:

    i. Size 3 – 8’s & under

    ii. Size 4 – 9 to 12’s

    iii. Size 5 – 13’s and over

  10. There are no throw ins. Balls are to be stationary and kicked in from the side line. This is an indirect kick and a goal cannot be scored directly from a kick in.

  11. There are corners. These are direct kicks. A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick.
  12. Kick offs are an indirect kick and may be kicked in any direction. A goal cannot be scored directly from the kick off.
  13. A free kick will be awarded as per FIFA rules. Offending teams must be 5 metres from the ball when the free kick is taken. If the infringement is within 5 metres of the goal box. The referee will place the ball 5 metres from the goal box to allow the defending team to make a wall if they wish. A free kick is an indirect kick and a goal cannot be scored directly from it.
  14. A penalty shot may be awarded for an infringement that denies a clear goal scoring opportunity to the attacking team. A penalty is a direct free kick taken from the centre of the half way line. All players, offensive and defensive must remain behind the halfway line until the ball is kicked. If a goal is scored it is awarded. If it misses a goal kick is awarded to the defending team.
  15. Goal Scoring: A goal may only be scored from a touch (attacking or defending) within the team’s attacking half on the field. The ball must be completely on the attacking half of the field, and cannot be touching the half way line.
  16. There are no substitutions except for injury during the 3 minute halves. Substitutions are only allowed in the 30 second half time turnaround.