Power Play Regulations

Development football is designed to create the best learning and fun experiences for young players. To ensure an imbalance in ability does not affect the overall playing experience, the FAW has approved the 'optional use' for coaches to use the 'Power-Play' regulation for Small-Sided Football age groups (Under 6 - Under 11).

How the Power-Play rule works:

• If a team is losing by a four-goal margin, the coach has the option to implement the Power-Play by adding an additional player, for example a 5v5 becomes a 5v6. If the score reduces the less than four goals, the team with an extra plaver is required to remove one plaver and return to equal numbers. This does not have to be the same player!

• If the goal difference reaches six, the losing team may field another additional player (taking the total up to two additional players). When the goal difference reduces to five, one of the additional players is removed.

The main objective of the 'Power-Play' rule is to:

• Ensure that all players are being appropriately challenged.

• Improve the overall playing experience through reducing high scorelines.

• To be available through all Small-Sided Football festival age groups (U6-U11)