Do children have fun playing 3v3?

Yes, children do enjoy 3v3. U7 players have told us: “What I like is you can do skills like dribble and pass.” Coaches have told us: “The players have embraced it. They love it. More touches of the ball. More shots. More smiles on faces.”

Do we need to get rid of our 21x7 sized goals?

Age group	Maximum permitted format	Ball size	Recommended pitch size (metres) Without run off	Minimum pitch size (metres) Without run off	Maximum pitch size (metres) Without run off	Recommended goalpost size (feet)
Under 7 (Year 2)	3v3	Size 3	15x10	15x10	20x15	4x2.5
Under 8 (Year 3)	5v5	Size 3	37x27	27x18	37x27	12x6
Under 9 (Year 4)	5v5	Size 3	37x27	27x18	37x27	12x6
Under 10 (Year 5)	7v7	Size 3	55x37	46X27	55x37	12x6
Under 11 (Year 6)	7v7	Size 3	55x37	46X27	55x37	12x6
Under 12 (Year 7)	9v9	Size 4	73x46	64X37	73x46	16x7
Under 13 (Year 8)	9v9	Size 4	73x46	64X37	73x46	16x7
Under 14 (Year 9)	11v11	Size 5	82X50	82X46	91x55	21x7
Under 15 (Year 10)	11v11	Size 5	91x55	82X46	100x64	24x8
Under 16 (Year 11)	11v11	Size 5	91X55	82X46	100x64	24x8

Refer to the table of age groups, ball sizes, and recommended, maximum and minimum pitch sizes and goal sizes here. 21x7 goals can still be used and are recommended for the Year 9 age group. Where 21x7 goals aren't available, full size goals (24x8) can be used instead.

Do we need to get rid of our 21x7 sized goals?

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