Inspired by Top Baller’s 1v1 format

Licensed under Creative Commons BY – Credit: Top Baller

📅 Event Info

• Date: April 26, 2025

• Location: Sportsplex Bakersfield – 6825 Ming Ave

• Check-in: 3:00 PM (Be there by 2:30 PM)

• Start Time: 4:00 PM

• Entry Fee: $25 per player

• Player Limit: 40 total players + 2 goalkeepers (not included in count)

💰 Prize Pool – $1,000 Total

• 1v1 Champion: $500

• 6v6 Winning Team: $200 (split between 5 outfield players – goalkeeper not included)

• Goalkeeper Battle Winner: $150 (Both players receive $50 and battle for an additional $100)   

• Crowd Penalty Challenge Winner: $150

  • A random spectator gets to take a penalty kick. If they miss, another person from the crowd steps up until someone wins.

🥷 1v1 Freestyle Rules (Top Baller Format)

Game Format

• Players compete in 6 rounds:

  • Qualifying Rounds

  • Money Round (Round of 16)

  • Quarter-Finals

  • Semi-Finals

  • Final

Game Setup

• Players alternate as attacker and defender

• Attacker starts with a 1-2 pass with defender

• 15 seconds to score

• First to 3 points advances to the next round

Scoring Points

As an Attacker:

• Score a goal: +1 point

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As a Defender:

• Stop attacker from scoring: +1 point

• Block or shield the ball out of play: +1 point

• Take full control of the ball: +1 point

Fouls & Violations

• Dangerous or intentional fouls: automatic disqualification

• Deliberate handball: automatic disqualification

• Accidental handball:

  • 1st: Rerun

  • 2nd: Point to opponent

  • 3rd: Disqualification

• Accidental fouls (e.g., slips):

  • 1st: Rerun

  • 2nd: Point to opponent

  • 3rd: Disqualification

👟 6v6 Breakdown

• Teams & Players:

  • 8 teams total

  • 5 players per team (4 outfield players + 1 sub)

  • 2 dedicated goalkeepers will rotate and play for all teams

  • Goalkeepers are not included in the 40-player total

• Format:

  • Knockout tournament style

  • Quarterfinals: 10-minute games

  • Semifinals: 15-minute games

  • Final: 20-minute game

👟 6v6 Rules

• Traditional futsal-style play

• 5 outfield players + 1 goalkeeper

• Matches are short and fast-paced ()

• Emphasis on teamwork, flair, and ball control

Note: Goalkeepers from 6v6 do not share in team winnings. Instead, they compete in:

🧤 Goalkeeper Showdown – $150 Prize

The two goalkeepers assigned for the 1v1 matches will face off in a special Goalkeeper Showdown.

• Throughout the 1v1 rounds, both keepers will take turns defending during the matches.

• Saves will be tracked and counted during the tournament.

• At the end of the event, the goalkeeper with the most saves will be crowned the winner of the Goalkeeper Showdown and awarded $150 in cash.

This not only keeps the goalkeepers engaged all day but gives them their own moment of glory — because goalies deserve love too.

🎯 Crowd Penalty Challenge – $150 Prize

• One lucky spectator from the crowd is randomly selected to take a penalty kick

• If they score, they win $150

• If they miss, another person gets a shot — until someone wins

🔗 Credits

This rulebook is inspired by and adapted from the Top Baller 1v1 format, licensed under Creative Commons BY. All rights remain with Top Baller. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.