3sL GameDay™ · Official Documentation · Season 1 · 2026

Format.
Laws.
Points.

Fast · Competitive · Respectful · Every GameDay

01 · Format 02 · Laws 03 · Point System 04 · Full Table
// 01 — GameDay Format

How GameDay Works

// Purpose
3sL is designed to develop
clever footballers.
3sL football becomes: Fast. Competitive. Respectful.
01
Winning and Losing
02
Taking Risks to Find Ways to Win
03
Competing in a Sporting & Respectful Manner
20–40
Players per GameDay
3v3
Format · Squad of 4
10
Teams max on ladder
5
Minutes per game
6+
Games per team per GameDay

Age Bands

Band 01
U6–U7
3v3 · No Substitutes
Squad of 3 · All players on pitch at all times · Herts FA rules
Band 02
U8–U9
3v3 · 1 Rolling Sub
Squad of 4 · 3 on pitch · 1 sub · Rotation after every goal
Band 03
U10–U11
3v3 · 1 Rolling Sub
Squad of 4 · 3 on pitch · 1 sub · Rotation after every goal
Band 04
U12–U14
3v3 · 1 Rolling Sub
Squad of 4 · 3 on pitch · 1 sub · Rotation after every goal

Movement System

↑
Win → Move Up
Beat the team on your pitch. Move up to the next pitch. Climb the ladder.
↓
Lose → Move Down
Lose your game. Move down a pitch or enter the Technical Box. Re-enter the pool.
✊
Draw → RPS
If drawn: Rock–Paper–Scissors best of 3. Winner moves up. No dead results.
// 02 — GameDay Laws

The Laws That
Change Everything

3sL Laws are designed to keep the game fast, simple and continuous. Every rule exists to maximise meaningful actions per player per GameDay. Nothing is accidental.
Law 01
No Goalkeepers. No Camping.
Every player attacks and defends. Players may not remain in front of the goal to block shots for longer than maximum two phases. The pitch stays open. Decisions keep coming.
Law 02
No Kick-Offs
After every goal, play restarts from the goal line of the team that conceded. Immediate action. No reset pause. The game never stops.
Law 03
All Restarts — Pass-Ins or Dribble-Ins
  • Sidelines, corners, free kicks and goal restarts must be passed in to a teammate
  • Player taking the restart must touch the ball with their hand first (Hand-on)
  • Opposition must stand outside the No Camping Zone
Law 04
All Restarts are Indirect
The ball must be live in play before a goal attempt can be made or converted. No direct restarts. Every touch counts.
Law 05
Four-Second Restart Rule
All restarts must be taken within four seconds. The aim is to keep the ball moving and maximise actions. Downtime is designed out entirely.
Substitutions
Sub After Every Goal
  • Substitution occurs after every goal
  • No goals after 60 seconds → automatic substitution
  • Players enter from behind their own goal once the exiting player leaves the pitch
// Central Game Timer
The Klaxon
Controls All.
One central signal. All pitches running at the same tempo. Simultaneous. Efficient. One shared rhythm across every age band.
01Kick-Off · Game Begins
60sAuto-Sub if No Goals Scored
60sChallenge Card Request Period Ends
5mEnd of Match Signal
// 03 — Point System

How Points Stack

Result · Win
+2
Points · Per Match
Result · Loss
+0
Points · Per Match
+1
Score 3+ Goals
Performance bonus. Score three or more goals in a single match.
Per match
+1
Concede 1 or Fewer
Performance bonus. Concede one goal or fewer in a single match.
Per match
+1
Leadership Moment
Smart play reward. Recognised leadership behaviour during the match.
Per match
+1
Special Action
Smart play reward. A special action or sequence recognised in play.
Per match
+2
Challenge Card
Request a random Challenge Card. Must be requested before or within the first 60 seconds. Teams are encouraged to take intelligent risks.
1 per match · Max 3 per GameDay
+1
Respect Moment
Recognised act of respect during the match. Sportsmanship rewarded.
Per match
−1
Unsporting Behaviour
Points deducted per incident.
Per incident
−1
Arguing With Officials
Points deducted per incident.
Per incident
−10
Serious Misconduct
Player or team removed from the GameDay.
If player or team removed
// Boss Level Bonus · Final Match of Every GameDay
Finish Strong.
The Night Ends With Stakes.
Boss Level matches provide additional points opportunities in the final match of a 3sL GameDay. Teams who finish strongly on their pitch are rewarded.
+10
Boss Level Win · Pitch One · Champions
+4
Boss Level Win · Pitches Two–Five · Double Points
// 04 — Complete Reference

Full Points Table

Reward / ActionPointsLimit Per Match / GameDay
Win+2Per Match
Score 3+ Goals+1Per Match
Concede 1 Goal or Fewer+1Per Match
Leadership Moment+1Per Match
Special Action+1Per Match
Challenge Card+21 Per Match · Max 3 Per GameDay
Boss Level Win — Pitch One+10Final Match on Pitch One
Boss Level Win — Pitches Two–Five+4Final Match on Pitch
Respect Moment+1Per Match
Unsporting Behaviour−1Per Incident
Arguing With Officials−1Per Incident
Serious Misconduct — Player or Team Removed−10If player or team removed from GameDay
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