I've always enjoyed 3 v 3 and I believe it's a great way to develop skills. Agree with the observations about cost, which is a drawback of the Kick-it series, which requires overnight stays and out of SC trips. I like the one day format of the tournaments that Kenyon Cook has been organizing because they are in state and much more affordable. I have found that kids seem to lose interest in 3 v 3 as they get older. Could be the game becomes overly tactical.