ABOUT TikiTaka 3v3
Why 3v3?
3v3 is the fastest growing form of football game and is now increasing exponentially worldwide, and is advocated by UEFA as well as many national federations.
What is it that makes 3v3 so popular?
From the player’s point of view…
• Constant involvement in the game
• More goals than in “regular” football
• Simple, offensive game play based on 2 or 3 player combinations
• No offside
• Easy to form teams and find space for spontaneous practice without adult intervention
• Simple rules
From the coach’s point of view…
• Typical role playing using the whole field, learn to take the initiative
• A lot of passing
• Develops decision making skills, mental and physical speed
• No place to hide…all players must actively defend or attack at all times
• Constant change of positions gives experience from all positions in the field
• Develops tactical skills in 2 or 3 player combinations
• Many, fast changes from attack to defense and vice versa
• Easy to organize matches and teams
From the club’s point of view…
• Easy to form teams for players of all ages
• Easier to find coaches willing to take on the responsibility for 5-6 players instead of 15-20
• More players can practice at the same time in the football fields
Short on 3v3
• Is played on small fields (about 20×30 meters)
• Small goals, no goalkeepers
• No offside
• Kick-in instead of throw-in
• No glide tackling is allowed
Why TikiTaka 3v3 World Championship?
3v3 is completely in line with our TikiTaka method which among other things advocates maximizing the gaming and gaming operations, and minimizing isolated training exercises soley focused on technique. We have noticed that most of the best players in the world, have from a very young age spent the majority of their practice time playing in small teams.
TikaTaka Football Development now offer clubs the chance to organize local and regional tournaments in 3v3, leading to TikiTaka 3v3 World Championship.
Our purposes with the tournaments are:
- More effective player development
By inspiring coaches to have more practice in small teams
- Added value for clubs
By offering the opportunity for a fun event and additional revenues
- A better world
By contributing to a positive development in vulnerable areas around the world
Read more about TikiTaka 3v3 World Championship, ”ARRANGE A TOURNAMENT”
FAQs
Q: How large should the 3v3 plane field be?
A: We recommend 18 × 28 m, but they are acceptable within the range 16 × 25-20 × 31 m
Q: How large should the goals be?
A: The goal size should be at least 65 × 115 cm and at most 1.20 × 2.40 m
Q: From where on the plane field can I score?
A: Goals only count if a player, own or opponent, touched the ball on the offensive half of the field before it enters the goal.
Q: When is it offside?
A: In 3v3, offside is not used.
Q: Can I shoot a free kick directly at the goal?
A: No, fixed situations except for corners and penalties are indirect, so it is therefore only corners and penalties you can shoot directly into the goal.
Q: Are there throws in 3v3?
A: No, when the ball goes out over the sideline, it should be kicked in. Note that it is indirect and that the opponent may be closer than 5 meters.
Q: What is the 5 meter rule?
A: At all free kicks, the opponent shall be no closer than 5 meters from the ball. Is it less than 5 meters to the opponent’s goal, the kick is pulled back until it is five meters from the goal.
Q: May I glide tackle?
A: No. Under no circumstances! It renders a free kick or take away a clear scoring chance in the penalty.
Q: From where shall I shoot penalties?
A: Shoot from the plan’s centerfield.
Q: What if I’m in a tournament, and I have complaints about the referee?
A: If you as a player, coach, or parent of your team, complain about the referee or otherwise appear unsportsmanlike, you risk your team being disqualified from the tournament.
It is TikiTaka to at all time show sportsmanship!