Here are some basic rules to playing 3v3 (or 4v4) soccer.
#1 Field - 2 Side-by-side fields roughly 35x25 yards. (See link below)
#2 Ball - Size Three
#3 Players - 3v3 but 4v4 can be played if teams are dealing with large roster sizes. It is appropriate to play 4v3 if this creates a better competitive match. No Goal Keepers.
#4 Referee - If no official BYS referee is present then a coach or parent can assume this role. All fouls should be explained to players.
#5 Duration - Two 20 min halves. If necessary the game can be broken down to four 10 min quarters.
#6 Offside - No offside at this age.
#7 Free Kicks - Defending team should be in their own half or at least 4 yards from the ball when the kick is taken.
#8 Penalty Kicks - No PK's at this age.
#9 Throw-Ins - There are no throw-ins at this age. The ball shall be placed back into play by a Pass-in if the ball goes out of bounds on the side lines. The Pass-in will be taken by an opponent of the team that kicked the ball out of bounds.
#10 Goal Kick - If the attacking team kicks the ball over the end line the defending team will be awarded a goal kick. The ball should be placed within 3 yards of the end line for goal kicks.
#11 Corner Kick - If the defending team kicks the ball over the end line the attacking team will be awarded a corner kick. Defending players must stand at least 4 yards away from the ball until it is in play.
#12 Score - No score or standings should be kept.
#13 Substitutions - Either team may make substitutions at any stoppage of play. Players should play at least 50% of every game.
#14 Slide Tackling - Slide tackles are not permitted at this age.
Links to US Youth Soccer's rules for 3v3/4v4 soccer.
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