FOCUS ON FUTSAL
Player Development Begins with Futsal
BALL TOUCHES
Compared to soccer, futsal players touch the ball 210% more often.
BALL CONTROL
With limited space and constant pressure, futsal requires players to have improved ball control skills.
SPEED OF PLAY
With more touches and in smaller settings, the game is much faster and requires futsal players to play with quickness and think much faster.
CREATIVITY
With limited space and time, futsal players must be more creative with fakes and dribbles – more Jinga! More 1 v 1 play due to lack of space and quickness.
BETTER FINISHING
With smaller nets and smaller spaces, futsal players need to shoot quickly with accuracy and pace on the ball.
SPATIAL AWARENESS
Futsal players must always be aware of their space due to the smaller court sizes and the constant movement of the game.
QUICK THINKING
On average, a player has to make 60 decisions in 40 minutes compared to 20 to 40 times in a 90-minute soccer game.
MORE TECHNICAL
Futsal rules encourage technical play and do not permit the aggressive physical play that soccer allows.
PROVEN BENEFITS
Futsal is endorsed by the greatest players in the past and current and that it was Futsal that made them become who they are today.
FUTSAL HAS MORE
Futsal has more of everything that kids love. More shooting, more goals, more action! Players rotate positions throughout the game, so every player is 100% involved in every game.
PLAY ANYWHERE
Futsal can be played anywhere – in a gym, court, and even outside.
FUTSAL IS NOT SOCCER
The game is different, the court is different, the ball is different. Players get a break from outdoor soccer, while still enhancing their soccer skills.
THE FOUR COMPONENTS AS THEY RELATE TO FUTSAL
TECHNICAL
More 1 v 1’s builds individual skill
Goalkeeper more active
Movement and rotation of players – requires more team balance
Combination play – requires more team involvement
Short accurate passing and faster transitions
More passing, receiving and shooting
PHYSICAL
Higher level of agility, balance, coordination and speed
Constant and increased non-stop movement and patterns
Increased tempo and intensity of movement
PSYCHOLOGICAL
Increased awareness and concentration
Builds quick decision-making
Laser focus is required throughout the game
Better understanding of the game and tactics is required
SOCIAL
5 v 5 and rolling subs allow for more player involvement and participation
Everyone can play in all positions
Better understanding of roles within the team
Emphasis on team shape with every player equally important