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10 reasons to play Futsal

Like normal 11-a-side football, but indoors!

World class teams Brazil, Spain and Portugal with world class players like Ronaldo, Robinho, Kaka and Fabregas have developed by playing Futsal. Here are ten simple reasons why you should play Futsal – don’t be the last to join the global revolution!

1. Rewards

Futsal develops the same basic technique, skills, tactics and knowledge of the game as the 11v11 outdoor game.

2. Ball touches

In a statistical study comparing futsal to indoor arena soccer with walls, players touch the ball 210% more often which increases a player’s ball competency and football ability. www.yourfutsal.org ‘articles’

3. Ball control

The limited space and touchlines, improve ball control, technique and the tactics to cope with such pressure situations.

4. Speed of play

Constant opponent pressure and a 4 second restart law means players play fast, thus developing fast intelligent players.

5. Support play

Without a wall or rebound boards to escape from in tight situations, players must support team mates who have the ball by creating space for themselves.

6. Continuity of play

Action is continuous and mentally and physically demanding, thus improving player concentration and fitness.

7. Knowledge

With four on-court players, plus a goalkeeper that can join in the play, all the components of 11v11 are included. 11 v11 when broken down is a series of 4v4 games. As the action is non-stop, players are able to develop an improved technical understanding of futsal very quickly.

8. Finishing

The goal and penalty area assist the goalkeeper in narrowing the angle, which means players must learn to shoot accurately and deceive the goalkeeper instead of just relying on power; the consequence of ‘off the walls football’ not allowing players into the penalty area.

9. Play well, play fair

The laws of the game of futsal, encourage skilfully play and punish physical contact.  Players cannot barge or slide.  The skilful player is protected.

10. Fun!

Futsal is a fast-paced, fun, skill-oriented game that tests abilities, junior and senior; it’s a win win situation – have fun and improve fitness whilst becoming a better player.