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Tri-ball is a different format from the traditional game so some rules are different for example no goalkeepers. Tri-ball is designed for all players to develop confidence on the ball. Below are the rule for Tri-ball 3v3 but our number one rule is HAVE FUN !

1-Players Per Team
Tri-ball allows each team to have 5 players on the team

Three on the pitch and two on the side.

2-Substitutions-
Substitutions can take place at any dead ball situation.

The players must enter and exit at the halfway line, with the referee's approval.

Players can be subbed on and off as many times as they like (within reason!).

3-Game Duration-
The length of the match is 10 minutes per game no half time.

league and tournament group stage games ending in a draw both team will get 1 point each.

3 min extra time in knockout stages if needed.

4-Penalty shoot outs-
All three on field players will take one penalty from half way open goal. 1 step allowed.


5- In typical league competitions, teams are awarded three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss.

6- If a team fails to show up for a match or are more than five minutes late then they forfeit the match and are awarded a 5-0 loss.

7- Kick-off
Every kick-off may be kicked in either direction.

They cannot, however, score directly from one.

8- Throw-In / Kick-In
Players are prohibited from using their hands to throw the ball back in to play after it's gone out.

Instead, players kick in from where it went out along the touchline.

9-  Five-Yard Rule-
In dead-ball situations, all opposing players must stand at least five yards away from the ball.

If the defending team's goal area is closer than five yards then the ball placement is adjusted.

In these situations, the ball should be five yards from the goal area, in line with where the foul occurred.

10- Indirect Free-Kicks-
All dead-ball kicks (kick-ins, goal kicks, free kicks and kick-offs) are indirect.

11- No corners- if ball goes out behind goal it’s a goal kick no matter who kicked it out.

12- Goal Kicks-
Goal kicks can be taken anywhere along the goal line.

13- Penalty Kicks-
Penalty kicks are taken from the centre circle of the pitch, even for penalty shootouts.

All other players must be behind the halfway line when during penalty kicks.

If the penalty kick takes place during the match, and the player misses the goal, a goal kick is instead awarded to the opposition.

The referee awards penalty kicks if a team commits an infraction that prevents a goalscoring opportunity.

14- Handballs-
Deliberately handling the ball to prevent clear goal-scoring opportunity results in a penalty.

The offending player receives a red or yellow card, at the referee's discretion.

15- Heading-
Heading is not allowed in 3v3 soccer.

If a player deliberately heads the ball, the opposing team gets an indirect free kick.

The free kick takes place from where the infraction occurred.

16- Slide Tackling-
Likewise, slide tackling is not permitted in 3v3 football

If a player does slide in on an opponent, they give away a free kick and are liable for a red or yellow card.

Players are only allowed to slide when intercepting the ball or preventing it from going out of bounds.

17- Offsides-
In addition to heading and slide tackling, there are also no offsides in 3v3 soccer.

18- Yellow and Red cards-
As with normal football, players can receive a yellow or red card for a variety of different reasons.

Such reasons include dissent, handling the ball, committing a bad foul, or wasting time.

Players who receive two yellow cards in a game will of course receive a red card and are expelled from the game.

Red cards mean they may also miss their next game.

Teams continue playing with just two players if they do receive a red card.

19- Coaching staff and players on the bench may also be awarded cards, at the referee's discretion.

20- Goal scoring-
A goal may only be scored from within the team's offensive half of the pitch.

This means that teams cannot score with a direct shot from the halfway line or from within their own half.

If they do happen to score directly from their defensive half, they are not given a goal.

A goal kick is instead awarded to the opposition team.

If a defensive player kicks the ball across the halfway line and the ball hits another player before scoring, then the goal stands.
 

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