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MINI FOOTBALL PITCH – WHERE WILL IT WORK AND HOW TO PLAY?
2025-02-25
The creation of a mini football pitch is a nod to football lovers who would like to enjoy a game close to where they live or during their holidays. What does it look like, and where exactly would such a facility work? Who can play on the mini football pitch, and what are the rules for the games held there? Here is the explanation.
MINI FOOTBALL PITCH – WHAT IS IT LIKE?
A mini football pitch is a compact version of the standard size facility, where professional teams play their matches. Although its size is very different from full-size turf, it offers a lot of fun to amateur footballers playing there. Matches on the mini pitches are more dynamic and faster, fostering fierce competition and excitement.
Mini pitches include smaller goals. Mini pitches also have side fencing, railings, and football hoops to prevent the ball falling outside the playing area. These are mandatory elements that also ensure safety around the pitch. In addition to this, some mini pitches have lighting, allowing football matches to be played after dark.
MINI FOOTBALL PITCH 15.00X10.00 M – WITH COMPOSITE BUSHING – with railings sized 0.9 x 2 m
The mini football pitch is equipped with 3 m high protective nets. These effectively reduce the risk of the ball falling outside the playing area.
Mini football pitch – dimensions
A mini football pitch is much smaller not only than full-sized sports facilities, but also than the Orlik pitches, which have dimensions of 62x30m. Despite this, it is designed for games that can be played by adults, adolescents and children alike. The smallest mini football pitch can be as small as 15x10 m. No official matches can be played on it, but it is ideal for recreational football. A pitch of this size is enough to make amateur footballers feel like football stars for a while.
Mini football pitch – surface
A mini football pitch can have a surface made of:
• natural grass – however, such turf is demanding and its care time-consuming;
• tartan – it is durable and has shock-absorbing properties; such a surface reduces the risk of major injuries (bruises or severe abrasions) during play;
• artificial turf – it offers very good playing conditions, as it also cushions falls and allows the ball to roll dynamically; it is abrasion resistant and, moreover, mud does not form on artificial turf after rain.
HOW DO YOU PLAY ON A MINI FOOTBALL PITCH?
The mini pitch provides excellent playing conditions – but teams need to be smaller than in typical games. Depending on its size, it may accommodate, for example. 3, 4 or 5 players in each team. Such a number of players helps avoid chaos and crowds on the pitch, while ensuring that every action is a top-tier contest.
Mini-pitch competitions mostly include short balls and fast passes. Long, high throws are usually not applicable there. Players focus more on running the ball on the turf and on short, accurate actions.
Due to the small size of the mini pitch, every player is close at the tip of the opponent's leg. This is why quick dashes and pressing make it easier to get the ball; however, they require players to be highly alert and dynamic during the game. This can make the matches on mini pitches extremely fierce.
However, there are no rigid guidelines on the rules of the game for such sports facilities. Game rules usually depend on the arrangements between the players. It is worth remembering that mini football pitches are primarily made for fun and offer an opportunity for a fantastic form of physical activity in your spare time.
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THE USE OF MINI FOOTBALL PITCHES – WHERE THEY WORK?
A mini football pitch can be built wherever space is available for it and where there are football fans who will enjoy using it. They work well in:
• school areas – there is usually no space for a full-size football pitch on the school grounds. However, a smaller pitch is more than enough for competitions, games and physical activities;
• estates – mini football pitches help promote physical exercise among children and adolescents. Young players can play football close to home thanks to them. A mini pitch also improves the attractiveness of the estate in the eyes of current and future potential residents;
• outdoor recreation grounds in hotels – mini pitches are an asset for hotels. They provide opportunities for active holidays and leisure activities in a hotel complex.
ADVANTAGES OF MINI FOOTBALL PITCHES?
A mini football pitch:
• is a lower cost than a full-scale pitch, while it also offers an opportunity to play football;
• is easy to care for and maintain – it is made of corrosion-protected steel and artificial grass among other things, which does not need to be watered;
• is suitable for multiple uses – it can be used at schools, housing estates and leisure facilities, and wherever people want to play football.
A mini football pitch allows you to enjoy a game of football where there is no room for a full-size facility. It is also a less costly investment. A mini football pitch can both entertain hotel guests and encourage young people to take up sport.