SAMBA 3v3 / 4v4 EVENTS

  Showcase Events are where we organise small sided round robin style indoor tournaments for local teams to come together and play our unique SAMBA matches with medals awarded to winners and runners up.

We cater for all foundation phase age groups.

SAMBA Matches are a vital part of the PROJECT SAMBA structure. SAMBA matches are integrated into the syllabus as small-sided games which are hugely beneficial and can be played at any youth level or age. They have their own set of rules which help with the development of young players and most importantly are super fun to play! 

SAMBA matches are a way for players to express themselves and to be as creative as possible as an individual and as a team. These attributes can then be applied to larger sided games within traditional club football.

SAMBA matches are played in a 3v3 OR 4v4 format with no goalkeeper. The purpose of SAMBA matches is to influence direct and attacking style of play to score goals as quickly as possible on a small sized pitch with smaller goals. 

The benefits of SAMBA matches for players include:

• more passes
• more scoring attempts
• more 1v1 encounters
• more dribbling encounters
• more playing time
• Improved fitness
• more 1 & 2 touch football
• faster decision making
• but most of all, more fun!

Benefits for a coach:

• More tactical decisions to make
• More creativity in set plays
• Able to evaluate players 1v1 skills
• Increased Player Engagement
• More transitions phases to help develop counter attacking
• Faster pace which increases decision making
• Adaptation to a new style and format
• Controlling Team Mentality
• Develop Technical Knowledge 
• Again, more fun!