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The 3rd Annual
World Championship World Soccer Exhibition was held in January
at the Chain of Lakes. Hosted by Sports Edge Bar and Grill, this
event is a must see for anyone interested in Soccer. Players
from all over the world attend for some wild action and fun.
Countries represented included Brazil, Portugal, Australia,
Ghana and the United States. PAL kids were privileged to receive
a Soccer lesson from World Class Champion Sulley Muntari from
Ghana.
Soccer 3 v 3 is the fastest
growing soccer format.
The games consist
of two 12 minute halves with a 3-5 minute halftime. It does not
sound like a lot of playing time, but the game is fast and is
non-stop action. The kids will be tired....trust us.
Maximum team size is 6 players and teams are formed by age:
10 and under
Under 12
Under 14
Under 19
From the Player's viewpoint....
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Lots of action
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Usually much higher
scoring than "regular soccer"
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Simple, straight
forward game based on 2 and 3 man combinations.
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No offsides
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Easy to form teams
and organize friendlies... only need 6 or more
players for a game
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Can play 3 v 3
friendlies without adult intervention
From
the Coaches viewpoint
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Good skills practice
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Lots of touches of
the ball, more touches developes better skills
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Develops quickness
both of mind and body
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No place to hide... a
player on the field is actively defending or
attacking at all times
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No Offsides
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Players develop
tactical awareness and become skilled in 2 and 3 man
combinations
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Constant marking
practice
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Easy to organize
teams and matches
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Team can practice on
smaller field.
From
the Parents point of view
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No Offsides
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No Slide tackles
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Nice Quick 30 minute
games
From
the referees point of view
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No Offsides
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No Slide tackles
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Shorter Time Commitments
If you are
interested in joining a 3V3 team please call 321-268-8771 |
