This fall, FSP is hosting a 4v4 youth league for players born 2014-2017. This league exists to serve the players that are seeking more touches and competition outside of their traditional 7v7 and 9v9 set ups. We want to give players the space to play freely and get loads of opportunity to build a more intimate relationship with the ball. The idea is to increase the volume of player decisions, problems to solve, and technical repititions (both offensively and defensively). Smaller rosters, smaller spaces, bigger development.
The structure of the league will be unconventional by definition, but shaped to encourage creativity and 1v1 attacking/defending. Rules for the league are below: there will be NO GOALKEEPERS. The goals will be 4 x 2.5ft and there will be a "penalty area" that defenders nor attackers will be allowed to enter. If a penalty is awarded for a player's foot stepping in the area, 1 attacking player will go 1v1 with a defending player. They will go 1v1 until the attacker has scored or the defender has cleared the ball out of bounds. Restart with a goalkick if the defender wins. Goalkicks will start on the touch line and either passed or dribbled in. Ball must start from a dead-stop. Kick-ins from the side will be played from the sideline. There will be 3 periods instead of a half-time but a running clock for the full 45 minutes; 15 minute mark and 30 minute mark. 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss. In extra time of a semi-final or final match, 3 PKs will be taken by each team in the same fashion as a PK during normal time (1v1 to goal or clearance).
Champions of their division will recieve a trophy and medals. Finalists will receive finalist medals. We look forward to providing a premier experience in a different format for the kids that want to grow closer to the ball!
Register Here: https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/find/fspfridaynightlights?cid=55078&p=1757441366