3 v 3 Football Goals

Under 7s now use the 3 v 3 format and football goals as part of the FA Future Fit programme. This means children aged six and seven will play 3 v 3 as their entry into organised football, replacing the previously used 5 v 5 format.

The 3 v 3 format was introduced so that players get more touches on the ball, have to make more decisions and stay constantly involved in play. The FA introduced the format after a two year study concluded that 3 v 3 was superior to the 5 v 5 format in terms of direct involvement in the game and for developing confidence, creativity and close control.

The FA recommended goal size for the 3 v 3 format is 4ft x 2.5ft (120cm x 75cm), however goals with dimensions of 5ft x 3ft are also commonly used. The goals are small because there are no goalkeepers and the football pitches are also small and compact at this level.

Yes, the majority of 3 v 3 goals in the FORZA range are designed to be portable. The FORZA ProFlex Pop Up Football Goal and the POD goals can be folded down in seconds and carried in the bag or with the carry strap supplied. The goals will fit easily into most car boots for transport to training sessions, festivals and matchdays.

Yes, the FORZA 3 v 3 goals can be used on all surfaces that football is played on. That includes natural grass, 3G and 4G astroturf, indoor sports halls and hard court areas.

You will need a pair of small football goals, ideally 4ft x 2.5ft, a size 3 football and some marker cones or flat discs to set out the pitch. The recommended pitch size is 15m x 10m. There are no corner flags, no goalkeepers and no referee. Games are overseen by a match facilitator who steps in only when needed.

FORZA is a leading supplier of 3 v 3 goals thanks to the comprehensive range and the quality of goals available. FORZA is also the trusted goal supplier of 3-a-side goals to the English FA, the Northern Ireland FA and New Zealand Football. From pop up ProFlex Goals made with fibreglass and sturdy PVC to the FORZA Alu80 Pro Football Goals made with 80mm powder coated and reinforced aluminium, you will find a top quality 3 v 3 goal regardless of your budget. Our aluminium goals are used in academies, training grounds and stadiums by elite UK and European teams including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich. The FORZA POD goals are equally trusted at the highest level and offer a portable alternative that can be assembled in two minutes. For parents and coaches who need a goal they can throw in the boot and set up in seconds, the ProFlex range is hard to beat. Browse the full range above to find the right goal for your players.

Pop up goals like the FORZA ProFlex and Flash Target Goals are designed for convenience. The ProFlex range uses a fibreglass and PVC frame that can be folded down and set up in seconds. This makes them ideal for parents, schools and coaches who need a lightweight goal they can carry to different locations and pack away once the session is over. Aluminium goals like the FORZA Alu80 and the FORZA POD are slightly heavier and more rigid. This produces a sturdier feel that is much closer to a senior matchday goal. The reinforced aluminium used in the Alu80 goals also means they can be left outside all year round without any issues. Aluminium goals are the preferred choice for professional clubs, academies and training grounds where the goals will be used regularly and do not need to be transported to a different location each week. Both types are suitable for the 3 v 3 format and both can be used on grass, astroturf and indoor surfaces. The right choice comes down to how often you need to move the goals and whether your players want the satisfying ping of a football hitting the aluminium frame!