TOP BATTLE VOL. 1

3v3+1 Soccer Tournament

Welcome to the Battle!

Get ready for an exciting day of competition, creativity, and soccer! TOP BATTLE 3v3+1 Soccer Tournament brings players together to compete, challenge themselves, and enjoy the game in a fast-paced tournament environment.

Please review the tournament format, schedule, and official rules with your player before tournament day.

⚽ Tournament Format

Teams: 6 teams
Pre-Round Stage: 3 fields running simultaneously
Pre-Round Games: Each team plays 5 games
Final Stage: Top 4 ranked teams advance
Game Duration: 16 minutes per game, running clock with no stoppage time
Break: 2 minutes between games
Awards: Trophy for the champion; medals for the top 3 teams

Points & Team Rankings

Teams earn points based on their results:

Win: 3 points
Draw: 1 point
Loss: 0 points

Teams will be ranked according to the following criteria:

Total points
Total goals scored
Total goals conceded

🏆 Pre-Round Schedule

First 5 Minutes: Tournament Rules Briefing

Pre-round matches will begin immediately after the briefing.

Round 1

Field-Match

Field 1-Team 1 vs. Team 2

Field 2-Team 3 vs. Team 4

Field 3-Team 5 vs. Team 6

Round 2

Field-Match

Field 1-Team 1 vs. Team 3

Field 2-Team 2 vs. Team 5

Field 3-Team 4 vs. Team 6

Round 3

Field-Match

Field 1-Team 1 vs. Team 4

Field 2-Team 2 vs. Team 6

Field 3-Team 3 vs. Team 5

Round 4

Field-Match

Field 1-Team 1 vs. Team 5

Field 2-Team 2 vs. Team 4

Field 3-Team 3 vs. Team 6

Round 5

Field-Match

Field 1-Team 1 vs. Team 6

Field 2-Team 2 vs. Team 3

Field 3-Team 4 vs. Team 5

🏆 Final Stage

After all five pre-round games, the top 4 teams will advance to the final stage.

Championship Final: 1st-ranked team vs. 2nd-ranked team, competing for 1st and 2nd place.
3rd Place Match: 3rd-ranked team vs. 4th-ranked team, competing for 3rd place.

The remaining teams will conclude their tournament after the pre-round stage.

📋 Official Tournament Rules

1. Equipment & Field Requirements

No cleats allowed. Players may wear turf shoes, indoor soccer shoes, or running shoes.
Only water is permitted on the field. No food or other drinks.
Each team must have 3 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper on the field at all times.

2. Game Duration & Substitutions

Each game lasts 16 minutes with a running clock and no time-outs.
Unlimited substitutions are allowed, but substitutions may only take place during a dead-ball situation.

3. Coach & Parent Guidelines

Coaches and parents may only assist with player substitutions and remind players of match times and locations.

No in-game tactical coaching, instructions, or on-field direction is permitted. Players are encouraged to make their own decisions, solve problems, and express their creativity during matches.

4. General Playing Rules

There is no offside rule.
Goalkeeper goals are valid.

5. Kick-In & Out-of-Bounds Rules

When the ball goes out of bounds, play restarts with either a one-step kick-in or a dribble-in.

The attacking player must restart play within 5 seconds.
If the player fails to restart within 5 seconds, possession is awarded to the opposing team.
Kick-ins cannot be scored directly into the goal.
Defenders must remain at least 2 meters away from the ball during kick-ins.

6. In-Field Fouls

For fouls committed outside the penalty area:

Play restarts with a free kick from the location of the foul.
Direct shots on goal are not allowed.
Defenders must remain at least 2 meters away from the ball.

7. Big Penalty Rule

All fouls committed inside the penalty area result in a Big Penalty, taken from the halfway line.

Only the goalkeeper and one attacking player are allowed in the attacking half.
All other players must remain behind the halfway line.
The attacking player must complete the attack within 10 seconds.

8. Respect & Sportsmanship

All players, coaches, and parents must show respect toward referees, opponents, and teammates throughout the tournament.

Fair play, positive attitudes, and respect for the game are essential.

Play Hard. Be Creative. Enjoy the Battle!

The most important goal is to have fun, challenge yourself, and enjoy the beautiful game.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the field for TOP BATTLE 3v3+1 Soccer Tournament – Vol. 1!