Why Futsal?
WHAT IS FUTSAL:
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided soccer game that is played across the world and is officially recognized by both FIFA and UEFA.
Futsal earned the status of FIFA’s official form of indoor soccer in the 1980s as it was recognized as a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a 5 v 5 small-sided game played on a hard surfaced, basketball sized court with a smaller, low bounce ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries and without walls.
Futsal places a large emphasis on technical skill in high pressure situations which can be translated into the outdoor game. The sport is a great skill developer as it demands quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin-point passing.
Futsal is played in all the continents of the world by over 100 countries with 12 million players. Great soccer superstars such as Pele, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Messi, Christiano Ronaldo, Naymar, Kaka and Xavi grew up playing the game and credit futsal with developing their skills.
WHY FUTSAL?
The priority in Futsal is to motivate players in an environment that is conducive to learning. While it is a sport in its own right, Futsal does not compete with football (soccer) but serves to support it by developing skills that will make children better players, both on the soccer pitch and the futsal court.
Futsal develops the same basic technique, skills, tactics and knowledge of the game as the 11 v 11 outdoor game.
Ball touches
Statistical studies show that Futsal players have up to 275% more ball touches than those in Football, increasing the player’s ball competency.
Ball control
Limited space, constant opponent pressure, and increased ball touches improve players ball control technique and skill.
Speed of play
Four second restart law and continuous opponent pressure helps players to think fast, play quick, and improve their game intellect.
Support play
In order to escape tight situations, players must make good use of teammates as support which encourages team play and less individual play.
Continuity of play
With continuous physically demanding action and only 5 players on the court, players can not afford to stop and watch the play. Their physical conditioning strengthens.
Knowledge
With four on court players plus goal keepers that can join in the play , all the basics components of Football are present, As the action is nonstop, players are able to develop an improved technical understand of Futsal very quickly.
Finishing
Players learn how to shoot more accurately and the art of deceiving the goalkeeper because of a smaller, more narrow goal/penalty area.
Play well, play fair
The laws of the game of Futsal encourage playing skillfully and punish physical contact fouls, game play also encourages respect for all players and officials.
Fun
Futsal is fast paced, fun, skill-oriented game that tests your abilities at whatever level, while developing all rounded individual technique.
“During my childhood in Portugal, all we played was Futsal," "The small playing area helped me improve my close control, and whenever I played Futsal I felt free. If it wasn't for Futsal, I wouldn't be the player I am today."
- Cristiano Ronaldo
“As a little boy in Argentina, I played Futsal on the streets and for my club. It was tremendous fun, and it really helped me become who I am today,"
- Lionel Messi
