At AirPitch Football, we ‘ve created a tool that transforms the small-sided football experience into something more fun, intense, and inclusive than ever before.

With our inflatable football pitches, the ball stays in play up to 83% of the time, and every player — regardless of age, gender, or skill level — gets more chances to get involved, improve, and enjoy the beautiful game.

💥 “The benefit to training in smaller spaces is you don’t give players time to think.” – Pep Guardiola

That’s the magic of small-sided formats. The reduced space and high tempo of 3v3 football demand faster decisions, sharper technique, and constant involvement. AirPitch amplifies these benefits by minimizing stoppages and maximizing active play time.

Our own events regularly host up to 492 players in a single day on a standard 11-a-side pitch, simply by dividing the field into multiple AirPitches. The results? Game-changing:

- 83% ball-in-play time
- More goals scored
- More player involvement per minute
- Higher repetition of key skills

Research from both the German and English Football Federations has proven the power of smaller formats like 3v3 for youth development. The FA’s trials showed that:

“With fewer players and the ball rolling for the full ten minutes, each outfielder had a whopping 71 touches on average. (Compared to 57 in 5v5 and just 37 in 7v7.)”

That means more:
🥅 Finishing chances (7 per player)
📦 Passes (14 per player)
💥 1v1 duels (12 per player)

And that’s exactly what kids need to improve — more repetitions, more intensity, and more FUN!

The AirPitch tournament format is designed for maximum action and impact. From one standard field, clubs and academies can run multiple high-energy 3v3 games at once — keeping every match fast, fun, and full of energy — without ever feeling crowded or rushed.